Energy in the Atmosphere Answers

Hayley is at the beach. She applies sunscreen to her skin to protect it from which energy from the Sun?visible lightinfrared radiationultraviolet radiationthermal energy

The shortest wavelength of visible light [___]

Energy that can be felt as heat but not seen [___]

Short, invisible rays that can cause eye damage [___]

Visible light with the longest wavelength [___]

The [___] absorbs ultraviolet light.

Most of the Sun’s energy hits [___] directly.

Dust particles [___] short wavelengths, causing the color of the daytime sky.

Use the dropdown menus to complete the paragraph about how the troposphere is heated.

Electromagnetic waves heat Earth’s surface through [___]. Earth's surface warms the air directly above it through [___]. The warm air then rises, which transfers thermal energy through [___]. This air then cools and sinks, which forms a convection [___].

Electromagnetic waves heat Earth’s surface through [___]. Earth's surface warms the air directly above it through [___]. The warm air then rises, which transfers thermal energy through [___]. This air then cools and sinks, which forms a convection [___].

Electromagnetic waves heat Earth’s surface through [___]. Earth's surface warms the air directly above it through [___]. The warm air then rises, which transfers thermal energy through [___]. This air then cools and sinks, which forms a convection [___].

Scientists are trying to reduce the amounts of carbon dioxide and methane that enter the atmosphere. Which statement explains what will most likely happen as a result of these efforts?These efforts will cause Earth’s average temperature to increase.These efforts will decrease the amount of heat that the atmosphere traps.These efforts will reduce the amount of sunlight that reflects off the clouds.These efforts will allow more thermal energy to enter the atmosphere.

Devon places sliced potatoes in a package of aluminum foil. He puts a metal grate over a campfire and sets the package on the grate. He warms his hands over the fire while he waits and watches the hot air carry ashes into the sky. When he removes the foil package, the grate and foil are hot, and the food is cooked.Which part of this scenario represents conduction?The food cooks inside the foil.Devon warms his hands over the fire.The hot air rises into the sky.The grate is hot when Devon is done

What would be the effect of the uneven distribution of the Sun’s energy on Earth?The equator and the poles would both be cool.The equator and the poles would both be warm.The equator would be warmer than the poles.The equator would be cooler than the poles.

Which material should you use so that the area is cool in terms of temperature?asphaltred bricksconcretesoil

Electromagnetic waves heat Earth’s surface through [___]. Earth's surface warms the air directly above it through [___]. The warm air then rises, which transfers thermal energy through [___]. This air then cools and sinks, which forms a convection [___].