Question 1

A smooth piece of paper:

Accepted Answer

A)  is rough enough to scatter light in all directions. 
B)  reflects all light in the same direction. 
C)  refracts light. 
D)  reflects light uniformly. 
A)  is rough enough to scatter light in all directions. 
B)  reflects all light in the same direction. 
C)  refracts light. 
D)  reflects light uniformly.

Question 2

The________ usually appears in conjunction with a halo.

Accepted Answer

A)  corona 
B)  sun dog 
C)  glory 
D)  rainbow 
A)  corona 
B)  sun dog 
C)  glory 
D)  rainbow

Question 3

When the air near the ground is substantially warmer than the air aloft, the light rays bend with a curvature that is the same as the Earth's.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A 46° halo results instead of a 22° halo when:

Accepted Answer

A)  light passes through the side of an ice crystal and exits through the opposite side. 
B)  light is refracted by liquid water droplets rather than frozen ice crystals. 
C)  light reflects off of the side of ice crystals rather than passing through them. 
D)  light passes through the side of an ice crystal but exits through the base or the top. 
A)  light passes through the side of an ice crystal and exits through the opposite side. 
B)  light is refracted by liquid water droplets rather than frozen ice crystals. 
C)  light reflects off of the side of ice crystals rather than passing through them. 
D)  light passes through the side of an ice crystal but exits through the base or the top.

Question 5

When light encounters a rough surface, the rays will strike the surface at______ angle(s), which tends to _________the light rays.

Accepted Answer

A)  different; scatter 
B)  one; scatter 
C)  one; limit 
D)  different; limit 
A)  different; scatter 
B)  one; scatter 
C)  one; limit 
D)  different; limit

Question 6

Light will gradually bend due changes in velocity and density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is the interaction of white sunlight with our atmosphere that creates the numerous optical phenomena that take place in the sky.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following colors is never found in the interior of a rainbow?

Accepted Answer

A)  blue 
B)  red 
C)  orange 
D)  green 
A)  blue 
B)  red 
C)  orange 
D)  green

Question 9

Reflection always involves the passage of a light ray from one substance into another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Red light travels the______ and is therefore bent the_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  slowest; least 
B)  fastest; most 
C)  slowest; most 
D)  fastest; least 
A)  slowest; least 
B)  fastest; most 
C)  slowest; most 
D)  fastest; least

Question 11

Reflection, refraction and diffraction all cause light to change its:

Accepted Answer

A)  color. 
B)  intensity. 
C)  direction. 
D)  frequency. 
A)  color. 
B)  intensity. 
C)  direction. 
D)  frequency.

Question 12

In the near vacuum of outer space, light typically travels in a straight line at uniform speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When a rainbow is seen in the morning, the Sun is located to the west of the observer and the raindrops are located in the east.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________light allows you to see yourself in a mirror.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reflected 
B)  Infrared 
C)  Iridescent 
D)  Refracted 
A)  Reflected 
B)  Infrared 
C)  Iridescent 
D)  Refracted

Question 15

If you see large towers or mountains that seem to appear out of thin air, you are probably witnessing:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fata Morgana. 
B)  looming. 
C)  glory. 
D)  inferior mirage. 
A)  Fata Morgana. 
B)  looming. 
C)  glory. 
D)  inferior mirage.

Question 16

If you want to see the glory from the surface of the Earth, which conditions must be met?

Accepted Answer

A)  You must be near a body of water when the sun is low on the horizon. 
B)  You must be viewing a halo when the sun is rising. 
C)  You must be above a bank of fog or clouds with the sun at your back. 
D)  It is impossible to see the glory from the ground; you must be on an airplane. 
A)  You must be near a body of water when the sun is low on the horizon. 
B)  You must be viewing a halo when the sun is rising. 
C)  You must be above a bank of fog or clouds with the sun at your back. 
D)  It is impossible to see the glory from the ground; you must be on an airplane.

Question 17

Violet- colored light travels at the ______rate and is therefore refracted the_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  slowest; least 
B)  fastest; least 
C)  fastest; most 
D)  slowest; most 
A)  slowest; least 
B)  fastest; least 
C)  fastest; most 
D)  slowest; most

Question 18

The law of_____________ states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

Accepted Answer

A)  refraction 
B)  light 
C)  interference 
D)  reflection 
A)  refraction 
B)  light 
C)  interference 
D)  reflection

Question 19

Light bends because of a change in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  amplitude. 
B)  velocity. 
C)  temperature. 
D)  weight. 
A)  amplitude. 
B)  velocity. 
C)  temperature. 
D)  weight.

Question 20

The speed of light in space (between the Sun and Earth) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fastest for ultraviolet light. 
B)  fastest for violet light. 
C)  fastest for blue light. 
D)  fastest for red light. 
E)  same for all colors. 
A)  fastest for ultraviolet light. 
B)  fastest for violet light. 
C)  fastest for blue light. 
D)  fastest for red light. 
E)  same for all colors.

A smooth piece of paper:

The________ usually appears in conjunction with a halo.

When the air near the ground is substantially warmer than the air aloft, the light rays bend with a curvature that is the same as the Earth's.

A 46° halo results instead of a 22° halo when:

When light encounters a rough surface, the rays will strike the surface at angle(s), which tends to ___the light rays.

Light will gradually bend due changes in velocity and density.

It is the interaction of white sunlight with our atmosphere that creates the numerous optical phenomena that take place in the sky.

Which of the following colors is never found in the interior of a rainbow?

Reflection always involves the passage of a light ray from one substance into another.

Red light travels the and is therefore bent the_.

Reflection, refraction and diffraction all cause light to change its:

In the near vacuum of outer space, light typically travels in a straight line at uniform speed.

When a rainbow is seen in the morning, the Sun is located to the west of the observer and the raindrops are located in the east.

________light allows you to see yourself in a mirror.

If you see large towers or mountains that seem to appear out of thin air, you are probably witnessing:

If you want to see the glory from the surface of the Earth, which conditions must be met?

Violet- colored light travels at the rate and is therefore refracted the___ .

The law of_____________ states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

Light bends because of a change in the:

The speed of light in space (between the Sun and Earth) is:

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Exam 16: Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

A smooth piece of paper:

The________ usually appears in conjunction with a halo.

When the air near the ground is substantially warmer than the air aloft, the light rays bend with a curvature that is the same as the Earth's.

A 46° halo results instead of a 22° halo when:

When light encounters a rough surface, the rays will strike the surface at______ angle(s), which tends to _________the light rays.

Light will gradually bend due changes in velocity and density.

It is the interaction of white sunlight with our atmosphere that creates the numerous optical phenomena that take place in the sky.

Which of the following colors is never found in the interior of a rainbow?

Reflection always involves the passage of a light ray from one substance into another.

Red light travels the______ and is therefore bent the_______.

Reflection, refraction and diffraction all cause light to change its:

In the near vacuum of outer space, light typically travels in a straight line at uniform speed.

When a rainbow is seen in the morning, the Sun is located to the west of the observer and the raindrops are located in the east.

________light allows you to see yourself in a mirror.

If you see large towers or mountains that seem to appear out of thin air, you are probably witnessing:

If you want to see the glory from the surface of the Earth, which conditions must be met?

Violet- colored light travels at the ______rate and is therefore refracted the_________ .

The law of_____________ states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

Light bends because of a change in the:

The speed of light in space (between the Sun and Earth) is:

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

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When light encounters a rough surface, the rays will strike the surface at angle(s), which tends to ___the light rays.

Red light travels the and is therefore bent the_.

Violet- colored light travels at the rate and is therefore refracted the___ .