8 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects global circulation?
Albedo
What is the term used to describe the transfer of heat through direct contact between objects?
Conduction
Which of the following is responsible for the formation of convection cells in the atmosphere and ocean?
Coriolis Effect
What is the term used to describe the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by a certain amount?
Specific Heat Capacity
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Oxygen
What is the main cause of Earth's seasons?
The tilt of Earth's axis
Which of the following is responsible for the transfer of heat energy in the Earth's atmosphere?
Convection
What is the term used to describe the energy required to change the phase of a substance?
Latent heat
Test your knowledge on Earth's energy absorption and solar insolation, global circulation patterns, and specific heat capacity. Explore topics such as albedo, greenhouse effect, radiation budget, convection cells, prevailing winds, and more. Challenge yourself with this quiz on io, geo, hydro, and atmosphere processes.
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