Regents Earth Science: Energy Transfer Test Review

Question 1

The process in which infrared radiation is trapped and absorbed by carbon dioxide in the air is

Accepted Answer

the Green House Effect

Question 2

Which type of electromagnetic energy has the shortest wavelength?

Accepted Answer

gamma rays

Question 3

Which surface would reflect the most light?

Accepted Answer

smooth and light

Question 4

Which color has the longest wavelength?

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red, blue

Question 5

Looking at the tropical picture, at which latitude is receiving direct insolation on Dec. 21?

Accepted Answer

23.5 S (Tropic of Capriocorn)

Question 6

The water in the pot warms up, rises, cools and sinks. This energy transfer is called

Accepted Answer

convection

Question 7

In the diagram to the right, which latitude has the longest duration of insolation?

Accepted Answer

90 o S

Question 8

In the diagram on the bottom, which day of the year is it?

Accepted Answer

September 21st

Question 9

At which time of the day would a person experience the most direction insolation?

Accepted Answer

solar noon

Question 10

The hot pot is touching the water and transfers heat. This energy transfer is called

Accepted Answer

conduction

Question 11

Why does the igloo picture have cooler temperatures?

Accepted Answer

It has a lower angle of insolation

Question 12

Which position in this diagram is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing summer?

Accepted Answer

Left

Questions 12