Energy in the Atmosphere

Question 1

Use the dropdown menus to complete the paragraph about how the troposphere is heated.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic waves heat Earth’s surface through . Earth's surface warms the air directly above it through . The warm air then rises, which transfers thermal energy through . This air then cools and: radiation; Electromagnetic waves heat Earth’s surface through . Earth's surface warms the air directly above it through . The warm air then rises, which transfers thermal energy through . This air then cools and: conduction; Electromagnetic waves heat Earth’s surface through . Earth's surface warms the air directly above it through . The warm air then rises, which transfers thermal energy through . This air then cools and: convection; Electromagnetic waves heat Earth’s surface through . Earth's surface warms the air directly above it through . The warm air then rises, which transfers thermal energy through . This air then cools and: current

Question 2

Hayley is at the beach. She applies sunscreen to her skin to protect it from which energy from the Sun?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: ultraviolet radiation

Question 3

Scientists are trying to reduce the amounts of carbon dioxide and methane that enter the atmosphere. Which statement explains what will most likely happen as a result of these efforts?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: These efforts will decrease the amount of heat that the atmosphere traps.

Question 4

Devon places sliced potatoes in a package of aluminum foil. He puts a metal grate over a campfire and sets the package on the grate. He warms his hands over the fire while he waits and watches the hot air carry ashes into the sky. When he removes the foil package, the grate and foil are hot, and the food is cooked.Which part of this scenario represents conduction?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: The food cooks inside the foil.

Question 5

Which statements represent convection? Select two options.Black asphalt gets very hot on a sunny day.The movement of air in a hot-air balloon makes it rise into the sky.A dark sand beach can burn the soles of your feet.A spoon gets warm from sitting in a soup pot.A house has high heating bills because the heat ends up in the attic.A house loses heat through an exterior wall.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The movement of air in a hot-air balloon makes it rise into the sky.; E: A house has high heating bills because the heat ends up in the attic.

Question 6

Use the dropdown menus to complete the paragraph about how the troposphere is heated.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: ✔ radiation

Question 7

What would be the effect of the uneven distribution of the Sun’s energy on Earth?

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C: The equator would be warmer than the poles.

Question 8

Which material should you use so that the area is cool in terms of temperature?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: red bricks

Question 9

current radiation convection✔ conduction

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: ✔ conduction

Question 10

current radiation ✔ convectionconduction

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: ✔ convection

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