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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
electromagnetic radiation from the sun
B
kinetic energy from global winds
C
convection currents in the mantle
D
explosive volcanic eruptions
2) Which of these is not a way in which energy is transferred to Earth from the sun?
A
visible light
B
x-rays
C
conduction
D
infrared radiation
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 temperature difference is too small.
C
Energy as heat does not move, because the spoon is plastic.
D
Energy as heat moves from the soup to the spoon.
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
electrical energy
B
chemical energy
C
nuclear energy
D
kinetic 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
infrared radiation
B
visible light
C
gamma rays
D
ultraviolet 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 involves a transfer of energy in the form of heat.
B
It can transfer energy through empty space.
C
It requires direct contact between the objects.
D
It results in a change of temperature in both objects.
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 tides
B
electromagnetic radiation from the sun
C
kinetic energy from ocean currents
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
There must be either a gas or a liquid circulating or flowing.
C
The two parts must both be either liquids or gases.
D
The two parts must have the same temperature.
9) Which of the following processes transfers the sun’s energy between particles as well as through empty space?
A
conduction only
B
convection only
C
both conduction and convection
D
radiation 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
electromagnetic radiation transfers energy from the sun to Earth
C
cooler air molecules come in contact with warm ground, causing energy to be passed to the air
D
dense water sinks to the ocean floor and less dense water moves to the ocean surface
11) Which two factors mainly determine the temperature of ocean water?
A
sunspot activity and density
B
latitude and depth
C
salinity and nutrient concentration
D
volcanoes and wind
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