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- 1. Multiple Choice
How is heat transferred from the sun to Earth?
by convection currents
by conduction
by radiation
by thermal energy
- 2. Multiple Choice
In the troposphere, heat is transferred mostly by _________
conduction
convection
radiation
thermal energy
- 3. Multiple Choice
Air temperature is measured with a ________
barometer
odometer
thermometer
anemometer
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following defines the greenhouse effect?
the direct transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves
reflection of light in all directions
the process by which gases in the atmosphere hold heat
a form of energy that can travel through space
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
Boron
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
- 6. Multiple Choice
___________ is the average amount of energy of motion of each particle of a substance
mass
temperature
density
air pressure
- 7. Multiple Choice
The transfer of heat by movement of fluids (liquids or gases) is called
conduction
radiation
jet stream
convection
- 8. Multiple Choice
The transfer of heat between substances that are in direct contact is called ____________
conduction
radiation
convection
thermal energy
- 9. Multiple Choice
___________ is the direct transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.
convection
conduction
convection currents
radiation
- 10. Multiple Choice
Heat is transferred mostly by __________ in the atmosphere
convection
conduction
radiation
thermal energy
- 11. Multiple Choice
What temperature scale has a freezing point of 0 degrees and a boiling point of 100 degrees?
Degrees
Fahrenheit
Celsius
Kelvin
- 12. Multiple Choice
Gas in Earth's atmosphere that absorbs most of
the damaging high-energy UV radiation from the
Sun is known as __________
atmosphere
climate
ozone
air pressure
- 13. Multiple Choice
How do molecules of air in direct contact with
Earth's solid, warm surface absorb heat energy?
conduction
condensation
convection
diffusion
- 14. Multiple Choice
The surface of Earth is constantly changing,
primarily due to the
pull of gravity from the Sun
pull of gravity from the Moon.
uneven flow of magnetic energy from pole to
pole.
uneven heating of the surface that creates
weather.
- 15. Multiple Choice
temperature at the poles
are slightly lower than at the equator, creating
seasons.
are the same as at the equator, creating ocean
currents.
are much higher than at the equator, causing
rain to form.
are much lower than at the equator, causing
winds to form.
- 16. Multiple Choice
The Sun emits particles of energy that heat
Earth's atmosphere. What is the name of this
phenomenon?
diffusion
radiation
refraction
reflection
- 17. Multiple Choice
Convection in the atmosphere
carries cool air to the poles, where it warms and
rises, flowing back toward the equator.
carries cool air to the equator, where it warms
and sinks, flowing back toward the poles.
carries hot air to the poles, where it cools and
sinks, flowing back toward the equator.
carries hot air to the equator, where it cools and
rises, flowing back toward the poles.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Energy from the Sun hits Earth
in only a few places, creating spots of high
pressure.
everywhere at once, creating uniform
temperatures.
unevenly, creating areas of high and low
pressure.
evenly, creating layers of uniform climate zones.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is a narrow band of strong winds that blows
from west to east?
cold front
hadley cell
jet stream
trade wind
- 20. Multiple Choice
What kind of wind blows cool air from land to
water?
sea breeze
mountain breeze
land breeze
valley breeze
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which term refers to a system of winds found
north and south of the equator that blows toward
the equator from the northeast and southeast?
doldrums
trade winds
polar easterlies
prevailing westerlies
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is one of the reasons a
sea breeze occurs during the day?
The land cools faster than the water.
The land cools slower than the water.
The land warms faster than the water.
The land warms slower than the water.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Land breezes near bodies of water occur
because
water cools off much faster than land.
land cools off much faster than water.
water heats up much faster than land.
land and water heat up at the same rate.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which best describes what happens to air
molecules when they absorb heat energy from
the Sun?
The air molecules become less dense and rise
as cooler, denser air sinks, creating wind.
The air molecules become more dense and rise
as cooler, denser air sinks, creating wind.
The air molecules become less dense and rise
as cooler, less dense air sinks, creating wind.
The air molecules become more dense and rise
as cooler, less dense air sinks, creating wind
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a calm area on Earth's surface where warm air rises?
polar easterlies
doldrums
trade winds
prevailing westerlies
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