Thermodynamics and Heat Energy Quiz

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Which of the following gases contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer?

Nitrogen oxides

Methane

Carbon dioxide

Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) (correct)

What is the hydrosphere?

The region of the Earth's atmosphere containing the ozone layer

The gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth

The collective mass of water found on, under, and above the Earth's surface (correct)

The solid portion of the Earth's surface

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

Stratosphere

Thermosphere

Troposphere (correct)

Mesosphere

What is the unit of measurement for energy expended during physical activity?

Calorie Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

Hydrosphere Signup and view all the answers

What is the point in Earth's orbit where the distance between the Earth and Sun is least?

Perihelion Signup and view all the answers

At which line of latitude is the subsolar point located on the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Tropic of Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface at any given point and time called?

Sun Angle Signup and view all the answers

What does solar radiation refer to?

Heat and light from the Sun Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of seasons on Earth?

Tilt of Earth's axis Signup and view all the answers

Which great circle on Earth marks the border between night and day?

Circle of Illumination Signup and view all the answers

What is hydrochlorofluorocarbon HCFC composed of?

Hydrogen, Chlorine, Fluorine, Carbon Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which water in a liquid state passes into the vapor state?

Evaporation Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of change of ice (solid state) to water vapor (gaseous state) called?

Sublimation Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of change of matter in the gaseous state (water vapor) to the liquid state (liquid water) or solid state (ice) called?

Condensation Signup and view all the answers

What is the attraction between individual water molecules that creates a bond called?

Hydrogen bond Signup and view all the answers

How is a calorie defined?

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C Signup and view all the answers