Name: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Block: _______
Warm-Up: How does heat move through the atmosphere?
How is Earth’s surface heated?
Lesson Review
PART A: In the space provided, write the term from the word bank that best completes each statement.
Radiation
Sun
Heat
Reflects
Convection
Waves
Expands
Sinks
_______________________________1. The movement of energy through empty space is called _____.
_______________________________2. Most of Earth’s energy comes from radiation from the _____.
_______________________________3. Light energy that is absorbed by Earth’s surface is changed into _____.
_______________________________4. Clouds, dust particles, and water droplets in the air _____ some of the
Sun’s energy back into space.
_______________________________5. Heat moves through gases and liquids by_____.
_______________________________6. Radiant energy travels through space in _____.
_______________________________7. Air _____ and rises as it is heated.
_______________________________8. As warm air rises, cool air _____.
PART B: Decide whether each item listed will absorb or reflect radiant energy.
Write A for absorb or R for reflect in the space provided.
_________ 1. cream-colored awning
_________ 4. white shirt
________ 2. black suit
_________ 5. tar-covered street
_________ 3. Concrete sidewalk
_________ 6. dark green tent
PART C: Write true if the statement is true. If the statement is false, change the underlined term to make the
statement true. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
____________________ 1. Heat moves from areas of high temperature to areas of low temperature.
____________________ 2. Warm air is heavier than cool air.
____________________ 3. The sun transmits light through radiation.
____________________ 4. A metal pan placed over a flame is heated by convection.
____________________ 5. Heat moves through boiling water by conduction.