Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 15: Atmosphere

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Heat flows from __________.
A)low to high temperature
B)same temperature to same temperature
C)medium to high temperature
D)high to low temperature
2.
What form of energy transfer heats Earth?
A)radiation
B)conduction
C)convention
D)recycling
3.
Conduction is the transfer of heat through __________.
A)touch
B)empty space
C)thoughts
D)radiation
4.
The hydrosphere, which consists of all of Earth's water, is maintained __________.
A)by addition of water to the atmosphere
B)by removing water from the atmosphere
C)by recycling water in the atmosphere
D)by the clouds in the atmosphere
5.
What is it called when water changes from gas to liquid?
A)evaporation
B)freezing
C)melting
D)condensation
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