Focus On Earth Science: California Grade 6

Lesson 2: Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere

Standards Check

1.
Warm air rises because it is _______ than the cooler air around it. 3.c
A)less dense
B)more dense
C)a better conductor
D)a poorer conductor
2.
The transfer of thermal energy in the atmosphere is mainly by _______. 4.d
A)convection
B)conduction
C)radiation
D)the Coriolis effect
3.
Convection currents in Earth's atmosphere transport _______ from one place to another. 4.d
A)thermal energy and water vapor
B)ultraviolet waves
C)infrared radiation
D)solar radiation
4.
Energy is transferred from the Sun to Earth by _______. 3.d
A)electromagnetic waves
B)a convection current
C)greenhouse gases
D)prevailing winds
5.
Convection currents in the atmosphere and oceans are caused by _______. 4.a
A)energy from the Sun
B)energy emitted by Earth
C)the Coriolis effect
D)global warming
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