Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere Answers

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Energy from the Sun is transferred to Earth through convection.

A
T
B
F
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In the atmosphere water vapor condenses to form clouds.

A
T
B
F
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The transfer of energy that occurs when molecules bump into one another is called ____.

A
radiation
B
conduction
C
convection
D
condensation
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The ____ is the source of all energy in our atmosphere.

A
Sun
B
water cycle
C
Moon
D
Coriolis effect
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____ is the transfer of energy in the form of rays or waves.

A
Conduction
B
Convection
C
Radiation
D
Condensation
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
evaporation
B
radiation
C
convection
D
condensation
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition the thermal transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves through the vacuum of space

A
evaporation
B
radiation
C
convection
D
condensation
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
evaporation
B
radiation
C
convection
D
condensation

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