Earth’s Energy Balance
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earth’s Energy Balance starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how urbanisation can affect the local energy balance.
Describe the effect of aerosols on Earth’s energy balance.
Describe the role of oceans in Earth’s energy balance.
Describe the term ‘albedo’.
Explain how the greenhouse effect helps maintain life on Earth.
Explain the role of clouds in Earth’s energy balance.
Explain the term ‘net radiation’.
Explain why polar regions receive less solar energy than equatorial regions.
What percentage of incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth’s surface? (1) About 10% (2) About 23% (3) About 51% (4) About 70%
Which form of energy does the Earth receive from the Sun? (1) Chemical energy (2) Nuclear energy (3) Solar radiation (4) Geothermal energy
Which of the following best describes the energy emitted by the Earth? (1) Shortwave radiation (2) Longwave radiation (3) Gamma rays (4) X-rays
Which of the following best explains why the sky appears blue? (1) Absorption of blue light (2) Scattering of blue light (3) Reflection of blue light (4) Emission of blue light
Fill in the blank: The ________ effect is responsible for the warming of the Earth’s lower atmosphere.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the layer of the atmosphere where most of the Earth’s weather and energy exchanges occur.
Fill in the blank: The energy that is reflected by the Earth’s surface and atmosphere is called ________ radiation.
Fill in the blank: The fraction of solar energy reflected by the Earth’s surface is called ________.
True or False: The Earth emits energy in the form of longwave radiation.
True or False: The Earth’s energy balance can influence global climate patterns.
True or False: The Earth’s energy balance is affected by human activities such as deforestation and burning of fossil fuels.
True or False: The Earth’s energy balance is only influenced by natural factors.
