Grade 9 Earth's Energy Budget Worksheet
Explore Earth's energy balance, the greenhouse effect, and factors influencing global climate with this Grade 9 science worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. What is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?
Geothermal energy
Solar radiation
Tidal forces
Chemical reactions
2. Which of the following is NOT a major greenhouse gas?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Methane (CH4)
Nitrogen (N2)
Water vapor (H2O)
1. The Earth's energy budget describes the balance between the amount of energy Earth receives from the Sun and the amount of energy that back into space.
2. The effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface and atmosphere by trapping heat.
3. Albedo is a measure of the of a surface, indicating how much solar radiation is reflected.
1. A higher albedo surface absorbs more solar radiation.
True
False
2. Clouds can both reflect solar radiation and trap outgoing longwave radiation.
True
False
1. Briefly explain what the Earth's energy budget is and why it is important.
2. Describe two natural factors that can cause variations in Earth's energy budget.
Analyze the diagram and answer the questions below.
1. How does the tilt of the Earth's axis, as shown in the diagram, influence the distribution of solar energy and thus the energy budget at different latitudes throughout the year?