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6.03 Solar Energy

8th Grade 2022

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How much of the Sun's total energy output does Earth receive? a very small portion
The term that means the Sun's energy is taken in by the earth's surface. absorbs
The term that means the Sun's energy is bounced off of the earth's surface. reflects
The sun's uneven heating of air and water causes movements called currents
The term which means heat energy is carried along by currents convection
Earth's surface is heated unevenly. Most of the Sun's energy hits the _____ the equator
Earth's surface is heated unevenly. The least amount of the sun's energy hits the _____. poles
The name given to the theory where the heat energy of the Sun, due to a blanket of gases around Earth, prevents it from escaping into space? The Greenhouse Effect
When gasses and liquids warm, they______ rise
When gasses and liquids cool, they______ sink
As gasses and liquids warm, their molecular movement increases. This lessens their density
What happens to the spacing of molecules as they are cooled? get closer together.
During cloud formation, liquid water forms vapor. This is when water ______. evaporates
During cloud formation, water vapor _____ into the atmosphere and _____. rises and cools
During cloud formation, water vapor forms tiny droplets of liquid water that make up clouds. This happens when water vapor ______ condenses
Where would a hurricane most likely form on Earth? tropics
Created by: Mr. Dornfeld
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