Earths Energy

Approximately how much of the Sun's energy is currently reflected by Earth's atmosphere? 30% 40% 60% 70%

30%

_____ energy powers the water cycle. Geothermal Solar Latent Electric

Solar

Any winds, like the jet stream, occur because of _____. differences in temperature the ocean circulation patterns humidity and latent heat the water cycle

differences in temperature

jet stream

fast moving stream of wind where cold, polar air meets warm air from the equator

Select all of the answers that apply. Water vapor _____. is moisture in the air or humidity is highest in desert climates comes from evaporation of water traps heat absorbs energy as it condenses condenses to make clouds

is moisture in the air or humidity, traps heat, condenses to make clouds

humidity

moisture in the air

convection

process of heat transfer by the circulation or movement of a liquid or a gas

Earth's energy budget

the balance between the amount of energy coming in from the Sun and going back out into space

Tropical and polar climate zones are very distinct. This is because _____. the Sun's rays are more concentrated near the equator the Sun's rays are more concentrated near the poles the poles absorb sunlight more effectively clouds reflect more sunlight at the equator

the suns rays are more concentrated near the poles

During summer, the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is _____. cooler than the Southern Hemisphere tilted toward the Sun tilted away from the Sun furthest from the Sun

tilted away from the sun

A low-pressure belt means the air is _____. cold and dry warm and rising cold and sinking warm and moist

warm and rising

Very humid areas are usually _____ in temperature. cooler warmer

warmer