Question 1

The Sun's radiant energy reaches the Earth across space in approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  8 hours. 
B)  8 seconds. 
C)  8 days. 
D)  8 months. 
E)  8 minutes. 
A)  8 hours. 
B)  8 seconds. 
C)  8 days. 
D)  8 months. 
E)  8 minutes. E

Question 2

Most of the radiation incident upon the Earth falls within the________ part of the spectrum.

Accepted Answer

A)  infrared 
B)  long wave 
C)  radar 
D)  short wave 
E)  x- ray 
A)  infrared 
B)  long wave 
C)  radar 
D)  short wave 
E)  x- ray D

Question 3

In a single second, the Earth receives as much energy from the Sun as

Accepted Answer

A)  it reradiates in a week. 
B)  all powerplants generate in a week. 
C)  Earth has produced by volcanic eruptions since the beginning of Earth history. 
D)  humans use in a century. 
E)  humans have used since the beginning of civilization. 
A)  it reradiates in a week. 
B)  all powerplants generate in a week. 
C)  Earth has produced by volcanic eruptions since the beginning of Earth history. 
D)  humans use in a century. 
E)  humans have used since the beginning of civilization. B

Question 4

Vertical motion in air causes cooling of the lifted air. This phenomenon is governed by the _______ effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  adiabatic 
B)  latitudinal 
C)  Coriolis 
D)  inversion 
E)  albedo 
A)  adiabatic 
B)  latitudinal 
C)  Coriolis 
D)  inversion 
E)  albedo

Question 5

On maps of solar energy receipt, the main interruption to a strictly latitudinal pattern is

Accepted Answer

A)  air pollution. 
B)  daylength. 
C)  angle of incidence. 
D)  altitude. 
E)  cloud cover. 
A)  air pollution. 
B)  daylength. 
C)  angle of incidence. 
D)  altitude. 
E)  cloud cover.

Question 6

The result of a horizontal cold air intrusion into a warmer air zone produces a(n) ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  advection inversion 
B)  lapse rate 
C)  subsidence inversion 
D)  radiational inversion 
E)  isotherm 
A)  advection inversion 
B)  lapse rate 
C)  subsidence inversion 
D)  radiational inversion 
E)  isotherm

Question 7

The extremely low surface temperatures in the Antarctic in July (southern hemisphere winter) clearly demonstrate the influence of________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  aphelion 
B)  adiabatic cooling 
C)  lapse rates 
D)  greater cooling of land than water 
E)  ocean currents 
A)  aphelion 
B)  adiabatic cooling 
C)  lapse rates 
D)  greater cooling of land than water 
E)  ocean currents

Question 8

Cooling of air expansion is called _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  advection 
B)  absorption 
C)  convection 
D)  conduction 
E)  the adiabatic process 
A)  advection 
B)  absorption 
C)  convection 
D)  conduction 
E)  the adiabatic process

Question 9

Thermometers usually use _________ if they do not contain mercury.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  liquid nitrogen 
C)  sodium chloride 
D)  formaldehyde 
E)  silver 
A)  alcohol 
B)  liquid nitrogen 
C)  sodium chloride 
D)  formaldehyde 
E)  silver

Question 10

Which satellite system is used to monitor Earth's radiation budget?

Accepted Answer

A)  POES 
B)  GOES 
C)  GIS 
D)  GPS 
E)  Landsat 
A)  POES 
B)  GOES 
C)  GIS 
D)  GPS 
E)  Landsat

Question 11

The freezing point of water is _______ on the Kelvin scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  32 
C)  60 
D)  273 
E)  - 40 
A)  0 
B)  32 
C)  60 
D)  273 
E)  - 40

Question 12

The albedo of the Earth system has been determined to be_________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  75 
B)  31 
C)  2 
D)  100 
E)  15 
A)  75 
B)  31 
C)  2 
D)  100 
E)  15

Question 13

The steady, incoming solar radiation received at the top of the atmosphere is named the_________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The steady, incoming solar radiation received at...

Question 14

On the average, sunlight received on the Earth's surface is only _______as strong as that received at the edge of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/8 
B)  1/100 
C)  1/2 
D)  1/4 
E)  1/10 
A)  1/8 
B)  1/100 
C)  1/2 
D)  1/4 
E)  1/10

Question 15

Which of the following electromagnetic wavelengths are LONGEST?

Accepted Answer

A)  ultraviolet energy 
B)  visible energy 
C)  microwaves 
D)  infrared energy 
E)  cosmic rays 
A)  ultraviolet energy 
B)  visible energy 
C)  microwaves 
D)  infrared energy 
E)  cosmic rays

Question 16

Compared to other substances in the Earth system, air is considered _________conductor of energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  a very poor 
B)  an excellent 
C)  a poorer than average 
D)  a better than average 
E)  an average 
A)  a very poor 
B)  an excellent 
C)  a poorer than average 
D)  a better than average 
E)  an average

Question 17

In terms of running the Earth's atmospheric processes, the significant energy comes from the Sun and________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  reflection from Venus 
B)  the next closest star 
C)  Earth's interior 
D)  the moon 
E)  no other source 
A)  reflection from Venus 
B)  the next closest star 
C)  Earth's interior 
D)  the moon 
E)  no other source

Question 18

The map of world average annual temperature range shows____________ to have the greatest range.

Accepted Answer

A)  central Australia 
B)  central Europe 
C)  northern Africa 
D)  southern South America 
E)  eastern Siberia 
A)  central Australia 
B)  central Europe 
C)  northern Africa 
D)  southern South America 
E)  eastern Siberia

Question 19

What process explains the slow rate of snowmelt on a sunny day when the air temperature is above freezing?

Accepted Answer

A)  advection 
B)  convection 
C)  conduction 
D)  transmission 
E)  reflection 
A)  advection 
B)  convection 
C)  conduction 
D)  transmission 
E)  reflection

Question 20

Which of the following phenomena is NOT closely associated with atmospheric water vapor?

Accepted Answer

A)  adiabatic warming 
B)  absorption of terrestrial reradiation 
C)  presence of latent heat 
D)  absorption of longwave energy 
E)  the greenhouse effect 
A)  adiabatic warming 
B)  absorption of terrestrial reradiation 
C)  presence of latent heat 
D)  absorption of longwave energy 
E)  the greenhouse effect

The Sun's radiant energy reaches the Earth across space in approximately

Most of the radiation incident upon the Earth falls within the________ part of the spectrum.

In a single second, the Earth receives as much energy from the Sun as

Vertical motion in air causes cooling of the lifted air. This phenomenon is governed by the _______ effect.

On maps of solar energy receipt, the main interruption to a strictly latitudinal pattern is

The result of a horizontal cold air intrusion into a warmer air zone produces a(n) ___________.

The extremely low surface temperatures in the Antarctic in July (southern hemisphere winter) clearly demonstrate the influence of________ .

Cooling of air expansion is called _________.

Thermometers usually use _________ if they do not contain mercury.

Which satellite system is used to monitor Earth's radiation budget?

The freezing point of water is _______ on the Kelvin scale.

The albedo of the Earth system has been determined to be_________ percent.

The steady, incoming solar radiation received at the top of the atmosphere is named the_________.

On the average, sunlight received on the Earth's surface is only _______as strong as that received at the edge of the atmosphere.

Which of the following electromagnetic wavelengths are LONGEST?

Compared to other substances in the Earth system, air is considered _________conductor of energy.

In terms of running the Earth's atmospheric processes, the significant energy comes from the Sun and________ .

The map of world average annual temperature range shows____________ to have the greatest range.

What process explains the slow rate of snowmelt on a sunny day when the air temperature is above freezing?

Which of the following phenomena is NOT closely associated with atmospheric water vapor?

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

Climatic Zones and Types

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

The Fluvial Processes

Solution Processes and Karst Topography

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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Exam 4: Insolation and Temperature

The Sun's radiant energy reaches the Earth across space in approximately

Most of the radiation incident upon the Earth falls within the________ part of the spectrum.

In a single second, the Earth receives as much energy from the Sun as

Vertical motion in air causes cooling of the lifted air. This phenomenon is governed by the _______ effect.

On maps of solar energy receipt, the main interruption to a strictly latitudinal pattern is

The result of a horizontal cold air intrusion into a warmer air zone produces a(n) ___________.

The extremely low surface temperatures in the Antarctic in July (southern hemisphere winter) clearly demonstrate the influence of________ .

Cooling of air expansion is called _________.

Thermometers usually use _________ if they do not contain mercury.

Which satellite system is used to monitor Earth's radiation budget?

The freezing point of water is _______ on the Kelvin scale.

The albedo of the Earth system has been determined to be_________ percent.

The steady, incoming solar radiation received at the top of the atmosphere is named the_________.

On the average, sunlight received on the Earth's surface is only _______as strong as that received at the edge of the atmosphere.

Which of the following electromagnetic wavelengths are LONGEST?

Compared to other substances in the Earth system, air is considered _________conductor of energy.

In terms of running the Earth's atmospheric processes, the significant energy comes from the Sun and________ .

The map of world average annual temperature range shows____________ to have the greatest range.

What process explains the slow rate of snowmelt on a sunny day when the air temperature is above freezing?

Which of the following phenomena is NOT closely associated with atmospheric water vapor?

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

Climatic Zones and Types

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

The Fluvial Processes

Solution Processes and Karst Topography

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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