Question 1

The most plentiful terrestrial wavelengths are 20 times ________than solar wavelengths.

Accepted Answer

A)  more powerful 
B)  faster 
C)  slower 
D)  longer 
E)  shorter 
A)  more powerful 
B)  faster 
C)  slower 
D)  longer 
E)  shorter

Question 2

Where are seasonal changes in day length least important?

Accepted Answer

A)  tropical latitudes 
B)  near oceans 
C)  middle latitudes 
D)  low altitudes 
E)  high latitudes 
A)  tropical latitudes 
B)  near oceans 
C)  middle latitudes 
D)  low altitudes 
E)  high latitudes

Question 3

Which of the following is closely related to a surface temperature inversion?

Accepted Answer

A)  low pressure 
B)  significant vertical mixing 
C)  cold- air drainage 
D)  heating during the daytime 
E)  albedo 
A)  low pressure 
B)  significant vertical mixing 
C)  cold- air drainage 
D)  heating during the daytime 
E)  albedo

Question 4

The term "atmospheric effect" has been suggested as a more proper substitute for the widely used term " __________".

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term "atmospheric effect" has been suggested...

Question 5

Radiation from the Earth is mostly absorbed in the lower troposphere and___________ back towards Earth.

Accepted Answer

A)  convected 
B)  reradiated 
C)  conducted 
D)  scattered 
E)  reflected 
A)  convected 
B)  reradiated 
C)  conducted 
D)  scattered 
E)  reflected

Question 6

Which set of locations is associated with a striking, persistent upwelling of cold water to the ocean surface?

Accepted Answer

A)  Polar coasts 
B)  middle latitude eastern coasts of continents 
C)  Subtropical coasts of continents 
D)  the middle of the Atlantic Ocean 
E)  the middle of the Pacific Ocean 
A)  Polar coasts 
B)  middle latitude eastern coasts of continents 
C)  Subtropical coasts of continents 
D)  the middle of the Atlantic Ocean 
E)  the middle of the Pacific Ocean

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Earth's energy budget is unbalanced by latitude. 
B)  Earth's energy budget is perfectly balanced. 
C)  Earth's energy budget is vertically unbalanced. 
D)  Earth's energy budget is the cause of all weather. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  Earth's energy budget is unbalanced by latitude. 
B)  Earth's energy budget is perfectly balanced. 
C)  Earth's energy budget is vertically unbalanced. 
D)  Earth's energy budget is the cause of all weather. 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

The energy emitted from the Sun is a product of _________ _.

Accepted Answer

A)  radioactive decay 
B)  fusion 
C)  fission 
D)  geysers 
E)  none of the above 
A)  radioactive decay 
B)  fusion 
C)  fission 
D)  geysers 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

The longest of all visible light waves are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  green 
B)  ultraviolet 
C)  violet 
D)  red 
E)  yellow 
A)  green 
B)  ultraviolet 
C)  violet 
D)  red 
E)  yellow

Question 10

In the heating of the atmosphere, which amount of energy is SMALLEST?

Accepted Answer

A)  solar radiation received at the surface 
B)  solar radiation entering the atmosphere 
C)  solar radiation absorbed by the atmosphere 
D)  solar radiation absorbed by ozone 
E)  the albedo of the Earth system 
A)  solar radiation received at the surface 
B)  solar radiation entering the atmosphere 
C)  solar radiation absorbed by the atmosphere 
D)  solar radiation absorbed by ozone 
E)  the albedo of the Earth system

Question 11

About ________percent of the total insolation is directly absorbed by the air.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  62 
C)  22 
D)  92 
E)  0.2 
A)  12 
B)  62 
C)  22 
D)  92 
E)  0.2

Question 12

The radiation coming from the Sun is most plentiful at .5 micrometers. The most plentiful radiation coming from the Earth is at ______micrometer(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  0 
C)  5 
D)  2 
E)  0.5 
A)  10 
B)  0 
C)  5 
D)  2 
E)  0.5

Question 13

As the angle of incidence becomes less, the

Accepted Answer

A)  distance from Earth to Sun increases. 
B)  tilt of Earth's axis increases. 
C)  less concentrated solar energy becomes. 
D)  amount of energy coming from the Sun decreases. 
E)  Sun appears higher in the sky. 
A)  distance from Earth to Sun increases. 
B)  tilt of Earth's axis increases. 
C)  less concentrated solar energy becomes. 
D)  amount of energy coming from the Sun decreases. 
E)  Sun appears higher in the sky.

Question 14

The Sun

Accepted Answer

A)  generates energy through fission. 
B)  actually plays a minor role in energizing Earth's life forms. 
C)  is a relatively large star. 
D)  is the closest galaxy to Earth. 
E)  is a star of average size. 
A)  generates energy through fission. 
B)  actually plays a minor role in energizing Earth's life forms. 
C)  is a relatively large star. 
D)  is the closest galaxy to Earth. 
E)  is a star of average size.

Question 15

The Sun is directly on the horizon. The angle of incidence

Accepted Answer

A)  is 90°. 
B)  is 0°. 
C)  is 45°. 
D)  is 180°. 
E)  cannot be calculated without additional information. 
A)  is 90°. 
B)  is 0°. 
C)  is 45°. 
D)  is 180°. 
E)  cannot be calculated without additional information.

Question 16

Given land/water heating contrasts, one would expect to find the coldest winter temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere

Accepted Answer

A)  in Siberia (70°N). 
B)  in southern Canada (50°N). 
C)  over the oceans off of Alaska. 
D)  near the North Pole. 
E)  in Oklahoma (35°N). 
A)  in Siberia (70°N). 
B)  in southern Canada (50°N). 
C)  over the oceans off of Alaska. 
D)  near the North Pole. 
E)  in Oklahoma (35°N).

Question 17

The main culprit for global warming appears to be

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrous oxides. 
B)  carbon dioxide. 
C)  chlorofluorocarbons. 
D)  methane. 
E)  inaccurate computer models. 
A)  nitrous oxides. 
B)  carbon dioxide. 
C)  chlorofluorocarbons. 
D)  methane. 
E)  inaccurate computer models.

Question 18

For the most part the atmosphere is heated directly from the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sun 
B)  Earth's surface 
C)  cyclones 
D)  storms 
E)  reflection from the Moon 
A)  Sun 
B)  Earth's surface 
C)  cyclones 
D)  storms 
E)  reflection from the Moon

Question 19

The higher latitudes receive much less intense insolation than tropical zones because of_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Sun's angle of incidence 
B)  albedo 
C)  greenhouse effect 
D)  water's transmissivity 
E)  ocean's specific heat 
A)  Sun's angle of incidence 
B)  albedo 
C)  greenhouse effect 
D)  water's transmissivity 
E)  ocean's specific heat

Question 20

Advection is a __________ wind movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical 
B)  compressional 
C)  horizontal 
D)  convectional 
E)  expansive 
A)  vertical 
B)  compressional 
C)  horizontal 
D)  convectional 
E)  expansive

The most plentiful terrestrial wavelengths are 20 times ________than solar wavelengths.

Where are seasonal changes in day length least important?

Which of the following is closely related to a surface temperature inversion?

The term "atmospheric effect" has been suggested as a more proper substitute for the widely used term " __________".

Radiation from the Earth is mostly absorbed in the lower troposphere and___________ back towards Earth.

Which set of locations is associated with a striking, persistent upwelling of cold water to the ocean surface?

Which of the following is TRUE?

The energy emitted from the Sun is a product of _________ _.

The longest of all visible light waves are ________.

In the heating of the atmosphere, which amount of energy is SMALLEST?

About ________percent of the total insolation is directly absorbed by the air.

The radiation coming from the Sun is most plentiful at .5 micrometers. The most plentiful radiation coming from the Earth is at ______micrometer(s).

As the angle of incidence becomes less, the

The Sun

The Sun is directly on the horizon. The angle of incidence

Given land/water heating contrasts, one would expect to find the coldest winter temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere

The main culprit for global warming appears to be

For the most part the atmosphere is heated directly from the _________.

The higher latitudes receive much less intense insolation than tropical zones because of_______ .

Advection is a __________ wind movement.

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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

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Exam 4: Insolation and Temperature

The most plentiful terrestrial wavelengths are 20 times ________than solar wavelengths.

Where are seasonal changes in day length least important?

Which of the following is closely related to a surface temperature inversion?

The term "atmospheric effect" has been suggested as a more proper substitute for the widely used term " __________".

Radiation from the Earth is mostly absorbed in the lower troposphere and___________ back towards Earth.

Which set of locations is associated with a striking, persistent upwelling of cold water to the ocean surface?

Which of the following is TRUE?

The energy emitted from the Sun is a product of _________ _.

The longest of all visible light waves are ________.

In the heating of the atmosphere, which amount of energy is SMALLEST?

About ________percent of the total insolation is directly absorbed by the air.

The radiation coming from the Sun is most plentiful at .5 micrometers. The most plentiful radiation coming from the Earth is at ______micrometer(s).

As the angle of incidence becomes less, the

The Sun

The Sun is directly on the horizon. The angle of incidence

Given land/water heating contrasts, one would expect to find the coldest winter temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere

The main culprit for global warming appears to be

For the most part the atmosphere is heated directly from the _________.

The higher latitudes receive much less intense insolation than tropical zones because of_______ .

Advection is a __________ wind movement.

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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