Atmospheric Energy

Atmospheric Energy

Grade 5 · Science · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can explain how the sun's energy heats the Earth and its atmosphere.

Warm-Up Video

TED-Ed · 4:44

A guide to the energy of the Earth - Joshua M. Sneideman

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe how the sun's energy warms the Earth's surface. Explain how the sun's energy contributes to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere. How does the Earth's surface affect the flow of energy from the sun to the atmosphere?

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