Energy in the Atmosphere Answers

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

A
absorption
B
conduction
C
convection
D
radiation
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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?

A
Areas near the equator have more clouds in the atmosphere than areas near the poles.
B
Areas near the equator receive more incoming solar energy than areas near the poles.
C
The greenhouse effect only occurs near the equator.
D
The greenhouse effect only occurs near the poles.
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Which type of heat transfer causes a spoon to become warm when it is placed in a cup of hot water?

A
absorption
B
radiation
C
convection
D
conduction
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How do the magnetic and electrical components of electromagnetic waves travel in relation to each other?

A
at right angles
B
toward each other
C
in a circular motion
D
parallel to each other
5

What causes different colors to appear in the sky?

A
the absorption of light by air molecules
B
the reflection of light by bodies of water
C
the greenhouse effect in Earth’s atmosphere
D
the scattering and reflection of light by dust particles
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Which part of Earth most likely has the highest albedo value?

A
smooth ocean ice when the Sun is at a 30-degree angle
B
smooth ocean ice when the Sun is at a 15-degree angle
C
choppy ocean water when the Sun is at a 30-degree angle
D
choppy ocean water when the Sun is at a 15-degree angle
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What percent of solar radiation is filtered by clouds and may cause sunburn on cloudy days?

A
3 percent
B
14 percent
C
22 percent
D
31 percent
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How does convection occur in the troposphere?

A
The Sun’s rays heat Earth’s surface.
B
Warm air rises and cool air sinks.
C
The warm ground heats the air above it.
D
The Sun’s electromagnetic waves reflect off clouds.
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Which is a type of heat transfer that causes the air at the top floor of a building to be hotter than the air at the bottom floor of a building?

A
conduction
B
convection
C
radiation
D
reflection
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Which process causes Earth’s surface to warm?

A
the conduction of heat by air above Earth's surface
B
the radiation of the Sun’s electromagnetic waves
C
the convection of warm air from the atmosphere
D
the reflection of electromagnetic waves off bodies of water

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