Question

recognizing cause and effect
one reading skill is the ability to recognize cause and effect.
in the space provided, write the letter of the term or phrase that best completes each statement or best answers the question.
______ 7. all of the solar energy that enters earth’s atmosphere does not reach earth’s surface because it is either absorbed or
a. scattered.
c. reflected.
b. refracted.
d. both (a) and (c)
read the following question and write the answer in the space provided.

1. explain why earth’s surface does not get hotter and hotter.

Explanation:

1. Solar - energy that enters Earth's atmosphere can be absorbed, scattered, or reflected, not just refracted. So the answer is d as both scattering and reflection prevent all of it from reaching the surface.
2. Earth's surface doesn't get hotter and hotter because some of the incoming solar energy is reflected back into space by clouds, ice, snow, and other reflective surfaces. Also, the Earth radiates heat back into space in the form of infrared radiation, maintaining a balance.

Answer:

1. d. Both (a) and (c)
2. Some incoming solar - energy is reflected back into space by clouds, ice, snow, and other reflective surfaces. Also, the Earth radiates heat back into space in the form of infrared radiation, maintaining a balance.