Earth's Energy Transfer Processes Quiz

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What is albedo?

The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
The distance in degrees north or south of the equator
The measure of the reflectivity of a surface (correct)
The transfer of thermal energy by collisions between particles of matter

What causes the Coriolis effect?

Earth's rotation (correct)
Differences in thermal energy and density
The movement of wind and water to the right or left
The transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves

What are polar easterlies?

The vertical movement of water caused by differences in density
The long-term average weather conditions that occur in a particular region
Cold winds that blow from the east to the west near the North Pole and South Pole (correct)
Steady winds that flow from west to east between latitudes 30°N and 60°N, and 30°S and 60°S

What is convection?

<p>The circulation of particles within a material caused by differences in thermal energy and density (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between weather and climate?

<p>Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers