Question 1

The low temperature of the day is 50°F and the high temperature is 60°F. The noon temperature is 58°F. The mean temperature of the day would be

Accepted Answer

A)  60. 
B)  55. 
C)  50. 
D)  58. 
E)  impossible to determine from the above. 
A)  60. 
B)  55. 
C)  50. 
D)  58. 
E)  impossible to determine from the above.

Question 2

In the 20th century, the increased greenhouse effect raised global atmospheric temperatures by

Accepted Answer

A)  40°C. 
B)  5°C. 
C)  an insignificant amount. 
D)  less than 1°C. 
E)  20°C. 
A)  40°C. 
B)  5°C. 
C)  an insignificant amount. 
D)  less than 1°C. 
E)  20°C.

Question 3

The only major country still using the Fahrenheit scale for temperature determination is __________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S.A. 
B)  W. Germany 
C)  Canada 
D)  Brazil 
E)  Iraq 
A)  U.S.A. 
B)  W. Germany 
C)  Canada 
D)  Brazil 
E)  Iraq

Question 4

Emission of energy is most closely associated with_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  conduction 
B)  reflection 
C)  radiation 
D)  latent heat 
E)  scattering 
A)  conduction 
B)  reflection 
C)  radiation 
D)  latent heat 
E)  scattering

Question 5

At which locations is solar energy most concentrated?

Accepted Answer

A)  where the atmosphere has the most water vapor 
B)  at places where the angle of incidence is 90° 
C)  anywhere on Earth, if it is the perihelion 
D)  where the Sun is closest to the curved Earth surface 
E)  at places where the angle of incidence is 0° 
A)  where the atmosphere has the most water vapor 
B)  at places where the angle of incidence is 90° 
C)  anywhere on Earth, if it is the perihelion 
D)  where the Sun is closest to the curved Earth surface 
E)  at places where the angle of incidence is 0°

Question 6

In the_________ latitudes, more energy leaves the top of the atmosphere than is received at the top of the atmosphere during a year.

Accepted Answer

polar and/

Question 7

A __________ climate is known for lesser seasonal extremes of temperature than its land counterpart.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ climate is known for lesser...

Question 8

The belt of maximum solar energy input to Earth swings back and forth

Accepted Answer

A)  through the middle latitudes. 
B)  between 0 through 90 degrees latitude. 
C)  through the Tropics. 
D)  through the area of energy deficit. 
E)  through a total of 5 degrees of latitude. 
A)  through the middle latitudes. 
B)  between 0 through 90 degrees latitude. 
C)  through the Tropics. 
D)  through the area of energy deficit. 
E)  through a total of 5 degrees of latitude.

Question 9

Almost all terrestrial radiation can be considered to be ________ and almost all solar radiation can be considered to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  shortwave, longwave 
B)  heat, light 
C)  shortwave, shortwave 
D)  longwave, longwave 
E)  longwave, shortwave 
A)  shortwave, longwave 
B)  heat, light 
C)  shortwave, shortwave 
D)  longwave, longwave 
E)  longwave, shortwave

Question 10

Adiabatic processes cause cooling by________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  convection 
B)  decompression 
C)  conduction 
D)  insertion 
E)  radiation 
A)  convection 
B)  decompression 
C)  conduction 
D)  insertion 
E)  radiation

Question 11

Water is highly mobile. This means that the solar radiation incident upon it will

Accepted Answer

A)  be disbursed both broadly and deeply. 
B)  act similarly to the insolation incident on land. 
C)  be traveling approximately twice as far as the insolation incident upon the land. 
D)  be uninfluenced by latent heat. 
E)  be radiated to the North Pole. 
A)  be disbursed both broadly and deeply. 
B)  act similarly to the insolation incident on land. 
C)  be traveling approximately twice as far as the insolation incident upon the land. 
D)  be uninfluenced by latent heat. 
E)  be radiated to the North Pole.

Question 12

The basic direction of flow of the Equatorial counter current is

Accepted Answer

A)  to the east. 
B)  to the west. 
C)  to the southwest. 
D)  to the northeast. 
E)  to the south. 
A)  to the east. 
B)  to the west. 
C)  to the southwest. 
D)  to the northeast. 
E)  to the south.

Question 13

Although several factors are involved, the main factor controlling the distribution of annual average temperature for Earth as a whole is

Accepted Answer

A)  land/water contrasts. 
B)  latitude. 
C)  altitude. 
D)  longitude. 
E)  ocean currents. 
A)  land/water contrasts. 
B)  latitude. 
C)  altitude. 
D)  longitude. 
E)  ocean currents.

Question 14

A yearly net surplus of energy is experienced for all latitudes SOUTH of which Northern Hemisphere latitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  88° N 
B)  58° N 
C)  8° N 
D)  0°N 
E)  28° N 
A)  88° N 
B)  58° N 
C)  8° N 
D)  0°N 
E)  28° N

Question 15

The process of evaporation of liquid water to vapor releases stored energy called

Accepted Answer

A)  latent heat. 
B)  advection. 
C)  compression. 
D)  conduction. 
E)  convection. 
A)  latent heat. 
B)  advection. 
C)  compression. 
D)  conduction. 
E)  convection.

Question 16

Albedo is energy ________from an object as compared to the original amount of energy that struck the object.

Accepted Answer

A)  conducted 
B)  emitted 
C)  advected 
D)  convected 
E)  reflected 
A)  conducted 
B)  emitted 
C)  advected 
D)  convected 
E)  reflected

Question 17

A temperature inversion is mainly an inversion of the_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Coriolis effect 
B)  gyres 
C)  isotherms 
D)  normal lapse rate 
E)  topography 
A)  Coriolis effect 
B)  gyres 
C)  isotherms 
D)  normal lapse rate 
E)  topography

Question 18

The_________ is the season in which the northern and southern hemispheres have their long- term (average) isotherms packed most closely together on maps.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The_________ is the season in which the...

Question 19

Which of the following is a transfer of energy between substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  translational kinetic energy 
B)  internal energy 
C)  heat 
D)  rotation 
E)  angle of incidence 
A)  translational kinetic energy 
B)  internal energy 
C)  heat 
D)  rotation 
E)  angle of incidence

Question 20

The observed increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in this century is attributable to

Accepted Answer

A)  human activities. 
B)  the end of the "Ice Age". 
C)  earthquakes. 
D)  grass fires set by lightning. 
E)  volcanoes. 
A)  human activities. 
B)  the end of the "Ice Age". 
C)  earthquakes. 
D)  grass fires set by lightning. 
E)  volcanoes.

The low temperature of the day is 50°F and the high temperature is 60°F. The noon temperature is 58°F. The mean temperature of the day would be

In the 20th century, the increased greenhouse effect raised global atmospheric temperatures by

The only major country still using the Fahrenheit scale for temperature determination is __________ .

Emission of energy is most closely associated with_______ .

At which locations is solar energy most concentrated?

In the_________ latitudes, more energy leaves the top of the atmosphere than is received at the top of the atmosphere during a year.

A __________ climate is known for lesser seasonal extremes of temperature than its land counterpart.

The belt of maximum solar energy input to Earth swings back and forth

Almost all terrestrial radiation can be considered to be and almost all solar radiation can be considered to be .

Adiabatic processes cause cooling by________ .

Water is highly mobile. This means that the solar radiation incident upon it will

The basic direction of flow of the Equatorial counter current is

Although several factors are involved, the main factor controlling the distribution of annual average temperature for Earth as a whole is

A yearly net surplus of energy is experienced for all latitudes SOUTH of which Northern Hemisphere latitude?

The process of evaporation of liquid water to vapor releases stored energy called

Albedo is energy ________from an object as compared to the original amount of energy that struck the object.

A temperature inversion is mainly an inversion of the_________ .

The_________ is the season in which the northern and southern hemispheres have their long- term (average) isotherms packed most closely together on maps.

Which of the following is a transfer of energy between substances?

The observed increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in this century is attributable to

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The low temperature of the day is 50°F and the high temperature is 60°F. The noon temperature is 58°F. The mean temperature of the day would be

In the 20th century, the increased greenhouse effect raised global atmospheric temperatures by

The only major country still using the Fahrenheit scale for temperature determination is __________ .

Emission of energy is most closely associated with_______ .

At which locations is solar energy most concentrated?

In the_________ latitudes, more energy leaves the top of the atmosphere than is received at the top of the atmosphere during a year.

A __________ climate is known for lesser seasonal extremes of temperature than its land counterpart.

The belt of maximum solar energy input to Earth swings back and forth

Almost all terrestrial radiation can be considered to be ________ and almost all solar radiation can be considered to be ________.

Adiabatic processes cause cooling by________ .

Water is highly mobile. This means that the solar radiation incident upon it will

The basic direction of flow of the Equatorial counter current is

Although several factors are involved, the main factor controlling the distribution of annual average temperature for Earth as a whole is

A yearly net surplus of energy is experienced for all latitudes SOUTH of which Northern Hemisphere latitude?

The process of evaporation of liquid water to vapor releases stored energy called

Albedo is energy ________from an object as compared to the original amount of energy that struck the object.

A temperature inversion is mainly an inversion of the_________ .

The_________ is the season in which the northern and southern hemispheres have their long- term (average) isotherms packed most closely together on maps.

Which of the following is a transfer of energy between substances?

The observed increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in this century is attributable to

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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Almost all terrestrial radiation can be considered to be and almost all solar radiation can be considered to be .