Energy in the Atmosphere

Question 1

What happens to the particles of a substance as its temperature increases?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They move faster.

Question 2

As part of the greenhouse effect, Earth’s surface radiates heat back into the atmosphere and the atmosphere absorbs this heat. Why do areas near the equator generally radiate more energy back into the atmosphere than areas near the poles?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Areas near the equator receive more incoming solar energy than areas near the poles.

Question 3

Look at the diagram showing the different wavelengths in sunlight.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

ultraviolet light

Question 4

Why is the sky orange and red at sunrise and sunset?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The thick atmosphere scatters all but longer wavelengths.

Question 5

What percent of solar radiation is filtered by clouds and may cause sunburn on cloudy days?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

22 percent

Question 6

How does energy from the Sun travel to Earth?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

through radiation

Question 7

How does convection occur in the troposphere?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Warm air rises and cool air sinks.

Question 8

How do ice and water on the ground affect incoming solar radiation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They reflect 4 percent of solar radiation that reaches the surface.

Question 9

Which is a form of heat transfer that is reduced by using a pot holder when taking a hot dish out of an oven?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

conduction

Question 10

Which part of Earth most likely has the highest albedo value?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

smooth ocean ice when the Sun is at a 15-degree angle

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