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Test Description: Energy Transfer (Atmosphere)
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The net flow of energy into and out of the Earth system is the referred to as Earth’s energy budget. Which of the following is the main source of the energy in the Earth system?
A
explosive volcanic eruptions
B
kinetic energy from global winds
C
convection currents in the mantle
D
electromagnetic radiation from the sun
2) Which of these is not a way in which energy is transferred to Earth from the sun?
A
x-rays
B
conduction
C
infrared radiation
D
visible light
3) A plastic spoon that has a temperature of 78° F is placed into a bowl of soup that has a temperature of 184° F. Which of these correctly describes what will happen?
A
Energy as heat moves from the spoon to the soup.
B
Energy as heat does not move, because the spoon is plastic.
C
Energy as heat moves from the soup to the spoon.
D
Energy as heat does not move, because the temperature difference is too small.
4) Light from the sun heats Earth’s atmosphere. When the air becomes warmer, it expands, resulting in weather patterns. Which type of energy increases as air expands?
A
kinetic energy
B
nuclear energy
C
chemical energy
D
electrical energy
5) During the day, the portions of Earth’s surface that receive sunlight absorb energy in the form of heat. During the night, Earth’s surface radiates this energy back into space. What is the main form of radiation released by Earth at night?
A
ultraviolet radiation
B
visible light
C
gamma rays
D
infrared radiation
6) Sarah is investigating the transfer of energy in the form of heat. One process that transfers energy between two objects is conduction. Which statement is NOT true about conduction?
A
It results in a change of temperature in both objects.
B
It requires direct contact between the objects.
C
It can transfer energy through empty space.
D
It involves a transfer of energy in the form of heat.
7) Different areas of Earth’s oceans receive different amounts of energy in the form of heat, resulting in ocean currents and weather patterns. What is the main source of this energy?
A
kinetic energy from ocean currents
B
electromagnetic radiation from the sun
C
kinetic energy from tides
D
energy transfer within Earth’s crust
8) Which of the following is required for conduction to occur between two parts of Earth’s geosphere?
A
There must be contact between the two parts.
B
The two parts must have the same temperature.
C
There must be either a gas or a liquid circulating or flowing.
D
The two parts must both be either liquids or gases.
9) Which of the following processes transfers the sun’s energy between particles as well as through empty space?
A
conduction only
B
both conduction and convection
C
radiation only
D
convection only
10) Conduction happens as energy flows from a warmer object to a cooler object. Which of the following is an example of conduction?
A
warmer air is pushed upward and out of the way by cooler air
B
dense water sinks to the ocean floor and less dense water moves to the ocean surface
C
electromagnetic radiation transfers energy from the sun to Earth
D
cooler air molecules come in contact with warm ground, causing energy to be passed to the air
11) Which two factors mainly determine the temperature of ocean water?
A
salinity and nutrient concentration
B
volcanoes and wind
C
sunspot activity and density
D
latitude and depth
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