15 Questions
What is the role of solar energy in the formation of rain clouds?
Inducing evaporation of surface water
How does the concentration of solar energy differ between the equator and the poles?
Greater concentration at the equator due to direct sun rays
What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere?
Trapping heat to warm the Earth
How can an excessive amount of greenhouse gases impact global temperatures?
Resulting in an enhanced greenhouse effect and global warming
What causes the change of seasons on Earth?
The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbital path around the sun
What is the primary source of solar energy?
Radiation from the Sun
How does solar energy reach the Earth's surface?
It travels through space in the form of waves
What happens to solar radiation when it reaches the Earth's atmosphere?
Some of it is filtered or reflected, and some reaches the surface
Which of the following is NOT a form of solar energy that reaches the Earth?
Radio waves
What is the term used to describe the solar energy that is reflected or radiated back from the Earth's surface?
Terrestrial radiation
What is the primary cause of the seasons on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth's axis relative to the Sun
During the northern hemisphere's winter, which statement is true?
The northern hemisphere is closer to the Sun.
What is the significance of the Arctic Circle during the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere?
It experiences 24 hours of daylight.
What is the relationship between day length and temperature in a particular region?
Longer days result in warmer temperatures.
What is the overall average temperature on Earth?
61 degrees Fahrenheit or 16 degrees Celsius
Learn about solar energy, the renewable resource that comes from the sun in the form of heat, light, and ultraviolet radiation. Explore how solar energy affects the Earth and sustains life on the planet.
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