Question 1

The Clean Air Act actually saves fewer than 1000 lives per year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The Tropic of Cancer refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  that parallel that occurs at 23.5 degrees south latitude. 
B)  the location of the subsolar point on September 22. 
C)  the parallel that is the farthest northern location for the subsolar point during the year. 
D)  0 degrees latitude when the Sun crosses the equator. 
A)  that parallel that occurs at 23.5 degrees south latitude. 
B)  the location of the subsolar point on September 22. 
C)  the parallel that is the farthest northern location for the subsolar point during the year. 
D)  0 degrees latitude when the Sun crosses the equator. C

Question 3

The Sun's $\underline {   \text { altitude }  }$ refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the angular distance from the equator to the latitude at which direct overhead insolation is received. 
B)  the angular height of the Sun above the horizon. 
C)  the subsolar point. 
D)  how far the Sun is from Earth. 
A)  the angular distance from the equator to the latitude at which direct overhead insolation is received. 
B)  the angular height of the Sun above the horizon. 
C)  the subsolar point. 
D)  how far the Sun is from Earth. B

Question 4

The flattened structure of the Milky Way is revealed by

Accepted Answer

A)  the constellations of the Zodiac. 
B)  a narrow band of hazy light that stretches across the night sky. 
C)  the alignment of the planets in the solar system. 
D)  the plane of the ecliptic. 
A)  the constellations of the Zodiac. 
B)  a narrow band of hazy light that stretches across the night sky. 
C)  the alignment of the planets in the solar system. 
D)  the plane of the ecliptic.

Question 5

Weather is confined to the troposphere because

Accepted Answer

A)  terrestrial radiation provides no heat whatsoever to the other layers of the atmosphere. 
B)  solar radiation does not heat other layers of the atmosphere. 
C)  cold air sinks from the stratosphere into the troposphere. 
D)  the temperature of the stratosphere prevents tropospheric air from rising into it. 
A)  terrestrial radiation provides no heat whatsoever to the other layers of the atmosphere. 
B)  solar radiation does not heat other layers of the atmosphere. 
C)  cold air sinks from the stratosphere into the troposphere. 
D)  the temperature of the stratosphere prevents tropospheric air from rising into it.

Question 6

Based on function, the atmosphere has

Accepted Answer

A)  five regions beginning with the outermost thermosphere. 
B)  two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun. 
C)  one continuous region. 
D)  the troposphere and the stratosphere. 
A)  five regions beginning with the outermost thermosphere. 
B)  two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun. 
C)  one continuous region. 
D)  the troposphere and the stratosphere.

Question 7

Based on temperature, the atmosphere is divided into

Accepted Answer

A)  four regions: ranging from the troposphere to the thermosphere. 
B)  two broad regions. 
C)  two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun. 
D)  nitrogen, oxygen, and argon. 
A)  four regions: ranging from the troposphere to the thermosphere. 
B)  two broad regions. 
C)  two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun. 
D)  nitrogen, oxygen, and argon.

Question 8

The auroras in the upper atmosphere are caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  the interaction of electromagnetic energy with atmospheric gases. 
B)  AM radio broadcasts. 
C)  various weather phenomena. 
D)  the interaction of the solar wind and atmospheric gases. 
A)  the interaction of electromagnetic energy with atmospheric gases. 
B)  AM radio broadcasts. 
C)  various weather phenomena. 
D)  the interaction of the solar wind and atmospheric gases.

Question 9

The tropopause occurs at a ________ elevation above the tropics than above the poles because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower; the stratosphere is thicker over the tropics and so it compresses the troposphere 
B)  lower; the troposphere weighs more in the tropics and so it sinks 
C)  higher; the troposphere is hotter in the tropics, and this causes the air to rise to greater heights 
D)  higher; the stratosphere is thinner over the tropics and this allows the troposphere to expand 
A)  lower; the stratosphere is thicker over the tropics and so it compresses the troposphere 
B)  lower; the troposphere weighs more in the tropics and so it sinks 
C)  higher; the troposphere is hotter in the tropics, and this causes the air to rise to greater heights 
D)  higher; the stratosphere is thinner over the tropics and this allows the troposphere to expand

Question 10

Which of the following results from radiation imbalances at different latitudes?

Accepted Answer

A)  hurricanes 
B)  global winds 
C)  ocean currents 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of the above 
A)  hurricanes 
B)  global winds 
C)  ocean currents 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

Air consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  a mixture of gases that behaves as if it were a single gas. 
B)  gases that are not well mixed. 
C)  oxygen only. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  a mixture of gases that behaves as if it were a single gas. 
B)  gases that are not well mixed. 
C)  oxygen only. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

In which of the following past Earth atmospheres did photosynthesis begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  living atmosphere 
B)  modern atmosphere 
C)  evolutionary atmosphere 
D)  primordial atmosphere 
A)  living atmosphere 
B)  modern atmosphere 
C)  evolutionary atmosphere 
D)  primordial atmosphere

Question 13

Earth and the Sun formed specifically from

Accepted Answer

A)  the galaxy. 
B)  unknown origins. 
C)  a nebula of dust and gases. 
D)  other planets. 
A)  the galaxy. 
B)  unknown origins. 
C)  a nebula of dust and gases. 
D)  other planets.

Question 14

$\underline {\text { Variable } }$atmospheric components refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  only natural gases and materials. 
B)  nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide. 
C)  natural sources of dust and aerosols, such as volcanic dust and forest fire smoke, but nothing anthropogenic (human-caused). 
D)  both natural and anthropogenic gases and materials. 
A)  only natural gases and materials. 
B)  nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide. 
C)  natural sources of dust and aerosols, such as volcanic dust and forest fire smoke, but nothing anthropogenic (human-caused). 
D)  both natural and anthropogenic gases and materials.

Question 15

The main ingredient in photochemical smog is

Accepted Answer

A)  ozone. 
B)  particulate matter. 
C)  nitrogen dioxide. 
D)  carbon monoxide. 
A)  ozone. 
B)  particulate matter. 
C)  nitrogen dioxide. 
D)  carbon monoxide.

Question 16

Which of the following characterizes Earth's $\underline {\text { revolution } }$?

Accepted Answer

A)  It takes approximately 24 hours. 
B)  It is responsible for creating the circle of illumination, and hence, day/night relationships. 
C)  It is clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole. 
D)  It determines the timing of seasons and length of the year. 
A)  It takes approximately 24 hours. 
B)  It is responsible for creating the circle of illumination, and hence, day/night relationships. 
C)  It is clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole. 
D)  It determines the timing of seasons and length of the year.

Question 17

More than half the air pollution in the U.S. is produced by automobiles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Earth's rotation is described as

Accepted Answer

A)  east to west. 
B)  north to south. 
C)  west to east. 
D)  clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole. 
A)  east to west. 
B)  north to south. 
C)  west to east. 
D)  clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole.

Question 19

What is the name of the location on the surface of Earth that receives insolation when the Sun is directly overhead? (When this occurs, the Sun's rays are perpendicular to this surface.)

Accepted Answer

A)  solar point 
B)  zenith 
C)  subsolar point 
D)  North Polar point 
A)  solar point 
B)  zenith 
C)  subsolar point 
D)  North Polar point

Question 20

The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are ________ because of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  well mixed; thermal motions (i.e., convection) 
B)  well mixed; the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to diffuse randomly 
C)  poorly mixed; thermal motions (i.e., convection) 
D)  poorly mixed; the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to separate into layers 
A)  well mixed; thermal motions (i.e., convection) 
B)  well mixed; the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to diffuse randomly 
C)  poorly mixed; thermal motions (i.e., convection) 
D)  poorly mixed; the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to separate into layers

The Clean Air Act actually saves fewer than 1000 lives per year.

The Tropic of Cancer refers to

The Sun's $\underline { \text { altitude } }$ refers to

The flattened structure of the Milky Way is revealed by

Weather is confined to the troposphere because

Based on function, the atmosphere has

Based on temperature, the atmosphere is divided into

The auroras in the upper atmosphere are caused by

The tropopause occurs at a elevation above the tropics than above the poles because .

Which of the following results from radiation imbalances at different latitudes?

Air consists of

In which of the following past Earth atmospheres did photosynthesis begin?

Earth and the Sun formed specifically from

$\underline {\text { Variable } }$ atmospheric components refer to

The main ingredient in photochemical smog is

Which of the following characterizes Earth's $\underline {\text { revolution } }$ ?

More than half the air pollution in the U.S. is produced by automobiles.

Earth's rotation is described as

What is the name of the location on the surface of Earth that receives insolation when the Sun is directly overhead? (When this occurs, the Sun's rays are perpendicular to this surface.)

The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are because of .

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The Clean Air Act actually saves fewer than 1000 lives per year.

The Tropic of Cancer refers to

The Sun's altitude ‾\underline { \text { altitude } } altitude ​ refers to

The flattened structure of the Milky Way is revealed by

Weather is confined to the troposphere because

Based on function, the atmosphere has

Based on temperature, the atmosphere is divided into

The auroras in the upper atmosphere are caused by

The tropopause occurs at a ________ elevation above the tropics than above the poles because ________.

Which of the following results from radiation imbalances at different latitudes?

Air consists of

In which of the following past Earth atmospheres did photosynthesis begin?

Earth and the Sun formed specifically from

Variable ‾\underline {\text { Variable } } Variable ​ atmospheric components refer to

The main ingredient in photochemical smog is

Which of the following characterizes Earth's revolution ‾\underline {\text { revolution } } revolution ​ ?

More than half the air pollution in the U.S. is produced by automobiles.

Earth's rotation is described as

What is the name of the location on the surface of Earth that receives insolation when the Sun is directly overhead? (When this occurs, the Sun's rays are perpendicular to this surface.)

The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are ________ because of ________.

Foundations of Geography

Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation

Atmospheric Water and Weather

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

The Dynamic Planet

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

Wind Processes and Desert Landscapes

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms

Glacial and Penglacial Landscapes

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystems and Biomes

Earth and the Human Denominator

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The Sun's $\underline { \text { altitude } }$ refers to

The tropopause occurs at a elevation above the tropics than above the poles because .

$\underline {\text { Variable } }$ atmospheric components refer to

Which of the following characterizes Earth's $\underline {\text { revolution } }$ ?

The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are because of .