Electromagnetic Spectrum
What is the range of all types of light energy produced by the Sun called?
Electromagnetic Spectrum
What is Earth's energy budget?
The balance of incoming solar energy and outgoing energy.
What gases are primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?
Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Water Vapor
What are the three main ways heat is transferred?
RCC
What is energy transformation?
Transforming from one form to another
Name two types of electromagnetic waves produced by the Sun.
Infrared, Ultraviolet, Visible Light
Name the primary source of energy that contributes to the Earth's energy budget.
The Sun
Describe how the greenhouse effect works in simple terms.
"Traps heat"
Define conduction.
Describe how sunlight can be transformed into chemical
Photosynthesis
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen by the human eye?
Visible Light
What percentage of solar energy is reflected back into space?
30%
Why is the greenhouse effect important for life on Earth?
Helps regulate temperature
How does convection work in the atmosphere?
Convection cells|Heat rises cold falls
Describe the energy transformation involved with gasoline and a car.
Chemical to Mechanical
How does ultraviolet light from the Sun affect living things on Earth?
Skin cancer, Eye damage, sun burn
What is the split between how much energy is absorbed by the surface to the energy absorbed by the atmosphere?
50/20
What human activities can increase the greenhouse effect?
Deforestation, Air pollution, Carbon Emissions, etc.
Give an example of radiation in everyday life.
Sun, Radiator, etc.
Describe the energy transformation involved with a flashlight
Mechanical to Chemical to Electrical to Radiant
Provide an example of gamma rays used in everyday life.
Treating cancer
How much energy is radiated back out into space from the atmosphere?
64%
Explain how the greenhouse effect can lead to global warming.
Explain how heat transfer affects ocean currents.
Convection, distributes heat globally
What object uses a energy transformation of Radiant to Mechanical energy?
Solar-powered toys