Question 1

A calorie is defined as a unit of energy needed to heat 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Albedo is the same phenomenon as advection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The specific heat of water is greater than that of land. This means

Accepted Answer

A)  water is warmer than land. 
B)  land is warmer than water. 
C)  water cools more slowly than does land. 
D)  land cools more slowly than does water. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  water is warmer than land. 
B)  land is warmer than water. 
C)  water cools more slowly than does land. 
D)  land cools more slowly than does water. 
E)  none of the above C

Question 4

Winter cold is the result of limited insolation and of the brevity of the daylight period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The MAIN source of atmosphere heating is from the

Accepted Answer

A)  absorption of ultraviolet energy from the Sun. 
B)  conduction of energy from the Earth. 
C)  convection of energy from the Earth. 
D)  reradiation of energy from the Earth. 
E)  absorption of insolation. 
A)  absorption of ultraviolet energy from the Sun. 
B)  conduction of energy from the Earth. 
C)  convection of energy from the Earth. 
D)  reradiation of energy from the Earth. 
E)  absorption of insolation.

Question 6

The "greenhouse effect" doesn't work the same way in a greenhouse as it does in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Air is an excellent conductor of heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Kelvins can be converted to degrees Celsius by adding ________ to the Celsius reading.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kelvins can be converted to degrees Celsius...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

"Western intensification" is a term referring to

Accepted Answer

A)  ocean current off the east coasts of continents. 
B)  insolation received on the western portions of continents. 
C)  water moving towards the Equator. 
D)  upwelling. 
E)  water moving opposite to Coriolis effect. 
A)  ocean current off the east coasts of continents. 
B)  insolation received on the western portions of continents. 
C)  water moving towards the Equator. 
D)  upwelling. 
E)  water moving opposite to Coriolis effect.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The Fahrenheit scale of temperature is still the most widely used scale in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The phenomenon of Rayleigh scattering is most closely associated with which visible electromagnetic wavelengths?

Accepted Answer

A)  red 
B)  green 
C)  blue 
D)  violet 
E)  x-rays 
A)  red 
B)  green 
C)  blue 
D)  violet 
E)  x-rays

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following would NOT be a reason why land heats faster than water?

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of clouds 
B)  lower specific heat 
C)  no mobility 
D)  less transmissivity 
E)  less evaporation 
A)  the presence of clouds 
B)  lower specific heat 
C)  no mobility 
D)  less transmissivity 
E)  less evaporation

Question 17

Which of the following is the proper term for the average kinetic energy of all the molecules of a substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  conduction 
B)  electromagnetic radiation 
C)  heat 
D)  wavelengths 
E)  inertia 
A)  conduction 
B)  electromagnetic radiation 
C)  heat 
D)  wavelengths 
E)  inertia

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

In the low latitudes, the Earth receives a net gain of radiant energy in the tropical latitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The ability of a molecule to pass through the atmosphere is called scattering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A calorie is defined as a unit of energy needed to heat 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius.

Albedo is the same phenomenon as advection.

The specific heat of water is greater than that of land. This means

Winter cold is the result of limited insolation and of the brevity of the daylight period.

The MAIN source of atmosphere heating is from the

The "greenhouse effect" doesn't work the same way in a greenhouse as it does in the atmosphere.

Air is an excellent conductor of heat.

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

Kelvins can be converted to degrees Celsius by adding ________ to the Celsius reading.

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

"Western intensification" is a term referring to

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

The Fahrenheit scale of temperature is still the most widely used scale in the world.

The phenomenon of Rayleigh scattering is most closely associated with which visible electromagnetic wavelengths?

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

Which of the following would NOT be a reason why land heats faster than water?

Which of the following is the proper term for the average kinetic energy of all the molecules of a substance?

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

In the low latitudes, the Earth receives a net gain of radiant energy in the tropical latitudes.

The ability of a molecule to pass through the atmosphere is called scattering.

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Introduction to the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

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Exam 4: Insolation and Temperature

A calorie is defined as a unit of energy needed to heat 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius.

Albedo is the same phenomenon as advection.

The specific heat of water is greater than that of land. This means

Winter cold is the result of limited insolation and of the brevity of the daylight period.

The MAIN source of atmosphere heating is from the

The "greenhouse effect" doesn't work the same way in a greenhouse as it does in the atmosphere.

Air is an excellent conductor of heat.

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

Kelvins can be converted to degrees Celsius by adding ________ to the Celsius reading.

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

"Western intensification" is a term referring to

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

The Fahrenheit scale of temperature is still the most widely used scale in the world.

The phenomenon of Rayleigh scattering is most closely associated with which visible electromagnetic wavelengths?

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

Which of the following would NOT be a reason why land heats faster than water?

Which of the following is the proper term for the average kinetic energy of all the molecules of a substance?

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

In the low latitudes, the Earth receives a net gain of radiant energy in the tropical latitudes.

The ability of a molecule to pass through the atmosphere is called scattering.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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