Question 1

In the electromagnetic spectrum, visible light occupies the band between 0.4 and 0.7 ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  millibars 
B)  micrometers 
C)  Kelvins 
D)  meters 
E)  feet 
A)  millibars 
B)  micrometers 
C)  Kelvins 
D)  meters 
E)  feet

Question 2

Energy and heat are synonymous concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

With respect to absorption of solar radiation, it is understood that objects of ________ are the most efficient absorbers.

Accepted Answer

A)  dark color 
B)  light color 
C)  stone 
D)  plastic 
E)  snow 
A)  dark color 
B)  light color 
C)  stone 
D)  plastic 
E)  snow

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A(n) ________ emits the maximum amount of radiation possible, at every wavelength, for its temperature.

Accepted Answer

A)  blackbody radiator 
B)  isotherm 
C)  Celsius 
D)  albedo 
E)  Kelvin 
A)  blackbody radiator 
B)  isotherm 
C)  Celsius 
D)  albedo 
E)  Kelvin

Question 7

The energy emitted from the Sun is a product of ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Earth emits more energy per area than the Sun. 
B)  The Sun essentially functions as a blackbody. 
C)  The Sun is a type of Black Hole. 
D)  Earth radiates energy to space. 
E)  The atmosphere absorbs more energy directly from the Sun than it reflects to space. 
A)  Earth emits more energy per area than the Sun. 
B)  The Sun essentially functions as a blackbody. 
C)  The Sun is a type of Black Hole. 
D)  Earth radiates energy to space. 
E)  The atmosphere absorbs more energy directly from the Sun than it reflects to space.

Question 9

From the climatic records it is clear

Accepted Answer

A)  a runaway greenhouse effect threatens to kill life on Earth. 
B)  the scientific notion of global warming seems to be in error. 
C)  Earth's temperatures have actually decreased substantially in the last 100 years. 
D)  Humans created the greenhouse effect. 
E)  there has been warming in the last 100 years. 
A)  a runaway greenhouse effect threatens to kill life on Earth. 
B)  the scientific notion of global warming seems to be in error. 
C)  Earth's temperatures have actually decreased substantially in the last 100 years. 
D)  Humans created the greenhouse effect. 
E)  there has been warming in the last 100 years.

Question 10

More than three-fourths of all sunshine falls on ________ as it reaches Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  water 
B)  soil 
C)  continents 
D)  rocks 
E)  clouds 
A)  water 
B)  soil 
C)  continents 
D)  rocks 
E)  clouds

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Only ________ of the Sun's energy reaches the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 billionth 
B)  1 billionth 
C)  2 millionth 
D)  1 millionth 
E)  1 trillionth 
A)  2 billionth 
B)  1 billionth 
C)  2 millionth 
D)  1 millionth 
E)  1 trillionth

Question 13

Between 0.7 micrometers and 1,000 micrometers are the ________ wavelengths.

Accepted Answer

A)  microwave 
B)  visible 
C)  infrared 
D)  ultraviolet 
E)  x-ray 
A)  microwave 
B)  visible 
C)  infrared 
D)  ultraviolet 
E)  x-ray

Question 14

Approximately 95 percent of terrestrial radiation is radiated in shortwaves from the surface directly to space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Precipitation is an unlikely occurrence during an inversion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The absorption of longwave radiation in the atmosphere is popularly called

Accepted Answer

A)  Coriolis effect. 
B)  scattering. 
C)  the greenhouse effect. 
D)  advection. 
E)  the carbon dioxide effect. 
A)  Coriolis effect. 
B)  scattering. 
C)  the greenhouse effect. 
D)  advection. 
E)  the carbon dioxide effect.

Question 17

Convection is more efficient in a liquid as compared to a solid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Emission of energy is most closely associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following does NOT refer to the transfer of electromagnetic radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  transmission 
B)  reflection 
C)  absorption 
D)  scattering 
E)  conduction 
A)  transmission 
B)  reflection 
C)  absorption 
D)  scattering 
E)  conduction

In the electromagnetic spectrum, visible light occupies the band between 0.4 and 0.7 ________.

Energy and heat are synonymous concepts.

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

With respect to absorption of solar radiation, it is understood that objects of ________ are the most efficient absorbers.

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

A(n) ________ emits the maximum amount of radiation possible, at every wavelength, for its temperature.

The energy emitted from the Sun is a product of ________.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

From the climatic records it is clear

More than three-fourths of all sunshine falls on ________ as it reaches Earth's surface.

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

Only ________ of the Sun's energy reaches the Earth.

Between 0.7 micrometers and 1,000 micrometers are the ________ wavelengths.

Approximately 95 percent of terrestrial radiation is radiated in shortwaves from the surface directly to space.

Precipitation is an unlikely occurrence during an inversion.

The absorption of longwave radiation in the atmosphere is popularly called

Convection is more efficient in a liquid as compared to a solid.

Emission of energy is most closely associated with ________.

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

Which of the following does NOT refer to the transfer of electromagnetic radiation?

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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Exam 4: Insolation and Temperature

In the electromagnetic spectrum, visible light occupies the band between 0.4 and 0.7 ________.

Energy and heat are synonymous concepts.

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

With respect to absorption of solar radiation, it is understood that objects of ________ are the most efficient absorbers.

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

A(n) ________ emits the maximum amount of radiation possible, at every wavelength, for its temperature.

The energy emitted from the Sun is a product of ________.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

From the climatic records it is clear

More than three-fourths of all sunshine falls on ________ as it reaches Earth's surface.

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

Only ________ of the Sun's energy reaches the Earth.

Between 0.7 micrometers and 1,000 micrometers are the ________ wavelengths.

Approximately 95 percent of terrestrial radiation is radiated in shortwaves from the surface directly to space.

Precipitation is an unlikely occurrence during an inversion.

The absorption of longwave radiation in the atmosphere is popularly called

Convection is more efficient in a liquid as compared to a solid.

Emission of energy is most closely associated with ________.

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

Which of the following does NOT refer to the transfer of electromagnetic radiation?

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

Filters