Question 1

Which of the following electromagnetic wavelengths are LONGEST?

Accepted Answer

A)  microwaves 
B)  visible energy 
C)  ultraviolet energy 
D)  cosmic rays 
E)  infrared energy 
A)  microwaves 
B)  visible energy 
C)  ultraviolet energy 
D)  cosmic rays 
E)  infrared energy

Question 2

Latent heat is involved in the process of evaporation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In terms of long-term temperature increases in the atmosphere, which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Average global temperature has risen 5.0°C in the last 100 years. 
B)  No changes have been observed in the 21st century. 
C)  The greenhouse effect has never been shown to be real. 
D)  Increases in greenhouse gases have been observed. 
E)  It appears that we can readily curb the carbon dioxide problem. 
A)  Average global temperature has risen 5.0°C in the last 100 years. 
B)  No changes have been observed in the 21st century. 
C)  The greenhouse effect has never been shown to be real. 
D)  Increases in greenhouse gases have been observed. 
E)  It appears that we can readily curb the carbon dioxide problem.

Question 4

The transparency and transmissivity of the atmosphere is uniform over the globe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Draw an imaginary continent which extends from the Equator to 50°S. On the continent, draw a pattern of isotherms that show the likely average annual temperature ranges.

Accepted Answer

To draw an imaginary continent extending

Question 6

Subsidence inversions are most closely associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of cities. 
B)  low-pressure storms. 
C)  high-pressure conditions. 
D)  the intertropical convergence. 
E)  the rising of air. 
A)  the presence of cities. 
B)  low-pressure storms. 
C)  high-pressure conditions. 
D)  the intertropical convergence. 
E)  the rising of air.

Question 7

Explain the difference between a radational and an advectional inversion.

Accepted Answer

A radiational inversion occurs when the

Question 8

Dallas, Texas is in the continental interior. San Diego, California is on the ocean. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  San Diego's wintertime temperatures should be lower than Dallas'. 
B)  Dallas' summertime temperatures should be lower than San Diego's. 
C)  There should not be much temperature difference if their latitudes are similar. 
D)  There should not be much temperature difference if their longitudes are similar. 
E)  Dallas should have a larger yearly range of temperature than San Diego. 
A)  San Diego's wintertime temperatures should be lower than Dallas'. 
B)  Dallas' summertime temperatures should be lower than San Diego's. 
C)  There should not be much temperature difference if their latitudes are similar. 
D)  There should not be much temperature difference if their longitudes are similar. 
E)  Dallas should have a larger yearly range of temperature than San Diego.

Question 9

On the equatorward side of each subtropical gyre is found the

Accepted Answer

A)  Gulf Stream. 
B)  California Current. 
C)  West Wind Drift. 
D)  Equatorial Current. 
E)  Peru Current. 
A)  Gulf Stream. 
B)  California Current. 
C)  West Wind Drift. 
D)  Equatorial Current. 
E)  Peru Current.

Question 10

Explain why, for the year as a whole, the polar latitudes receive less energy at the top of the atmosphere than they emit at the top of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain why, for the year as a...

Question 11

Adiabatic warming takes place by compression in descending air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Nighttime outgoing longwave radiation is usually greatest over ________ regions of Earth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nighttime outgoing longwave radiation is usually greatest...

Question 13

The distance a ray of sunlight travels through the atmosphere is commonly referred to as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The distance a ray of sunlight travels...

Question 14

Which of the following phenomena is NOT closely associated with atmospheric water vapor?

Accepted Answer

A)  presence of latent heat 
B)  absorption of longwave energy 
C)  the greenhouse effect 
D)  absorption of terrestrial reradiation 
E)  adiabatic warming 
A)  presence of latent heat 
B)  absorption of longwave energy 
C)  the greenhouse effect 
D)  absorption of terrestrial reradiation 
E)  adiabatic warming

Question 15

At which locations is solar energy most concentrated?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The Sun's radiant energy reaches the Earth across space in approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  8 seconds. 
B)  8 minutes. 
C)  8 hours. 
D)  8 days. 
E)  8 months. 
A)  8 seconds. 
B)  8 minutes. 
C)  8 hours. 
D)  8 days. 
E)  8 months.

Question 17

Summer temperatures are generally higher over continents than over oceans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"Jiggling" is a description of the motion of

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical energy. 
B)  atoms. 
C)  electromagnetic radiation. 
D)  x-rays. 
E)  scales used to measure Kelvins. 
A)  chemical energy. 
B)  atoms. 
C)  electromagnetic radiation. 
D)  x-rays. 
E)  scales used to measure Kelvins.

Question 19

Ultraviolet energy is the name for electromagnetic wavelengths measuring from 10 to 15 micrometers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The extremely low surface temperatures in the Antarctic in July (Southern Hemisphere winter) clearly demonstrate the influence of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adiabatic cooling 
B)  ocean currents 
C)  greater cooling of land than water 
D)  lapse rates 
E)  aphelion 
A)  adiabatic cooling 
B)  ocean currents 
C)  greater cooling of land than water 
D)  lapse rates 
E)  aphelion

Which of the following electromagnetic wavelengths are LONGEST?

Latent heat is involved in the process of evaporation.

In terms of long-term temperature increases in the atmosphere, which of the following is TRUE?

The transparency and transmissivity of the atmosphere is uniform over the globe.

Draw an imaginary continent which extends from the Equator to 50°S. On the continent, draw a pattern of isotherms that show the likely average annual temperature ranges.

Subsidence inversions are most closely associated with

Explain the difference between a radational and an advectional inversion.

Dallas, Texas is in the continental interior. San Diego, California is on the ocean. Which of the following is true?

On the equatorward side of each subtropical gyre is found the

Explain why, for the year as a whole, the polar latitudes receive less energy at the top of the atmosphere than they emit at the top of the atmosphere.

Adiabatic warming takes place by compression in descending air.

Nighttime outgoing longwave radiation is usually greatest over ________ regions of Earth.

The distance a ray of sunlight travels through the atmosphere is commonly referred to as the ________.

Which of the following phenomena is NOT closely associated with atmospheric water vapor?

At which locations is solar energy most concentrated?

The Sun's radiant energy reaches the Earth across space in approximately

Summer temperatures are generally higher over continents than over oceans.

"Jiggling" is a description of the motion of

Ultraviolet energy is the name for electromagnetic wavelengths measuring from 10 to 15 micrometers.

The extremely low surface temperatures in the Antarctic in July (Southern Hemisphere winter) clearly demonstrate the influence of ________.

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

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Exam 4: Insolation and Temperature

Which of the following electromagnetic wavelengths are LONGEST?

Latent heat is involved in the process of evaporation.

In terms of long-term temperature increases in the atmosphere, which of the following is TRUE?

The transparency and transmissivity of the atmosphere is uniform over the globe.

Draw an imaginary continent which extends from the Equator to 50°S. On the continent, draw a pattern of isotherms that show the likely average annual temperature ranges.

Subsidence inversions are most closely associated with

Explain the difference between a radational and an advectional inversion.

Dallas, Texas is in the continental interior. San Diego, California is on the ocean. Which of the following is true?

On the equatorward side of each subtropical gyre is found the

Explain why, for the year as a whole, the polar latitudes receive less energy at the top of the atmosphere than they emit at the top of the atmosphere.

Adiabatic warming takes place by compression in descending air.

Nighttime outgoing longwave radiation is usually greatest over ________ regions of Earth.

The distance a ray of sunlight travels through the atmosphere is commonly referred to as the ________.

Which of the following phenomena is NOT closely associated with atmospheric water vapor?

At which locations is solar energy most concentrated?

The Sun's radiant energy reaches the Earth across space in approximately

Summer temperatures are generally higher over continents than over oceans.

"Jiggling" is a description of the motion of

Ultraviolet energy is the name for electromagnetic wavelengths measuring from 10 to 15 micrometers.

The extremely low surface temperatures in the Antarctic in July (Southern Hemisphere winter) clearly demonstrate the influence of ________.

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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