Question 1

Convection is associated with vertical air movements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Sun

Accepted Answer

A)  is a relatively large star. 
B)  generates energy through fission. 
C)  is the closest galaxy to Earth. 
D)  actually plays a minor role in energizing Earth's life forms. 
E)  is a star of average size. 
A)  is a relatively large star. 
B)  generates energy through fission. 
C)  is the closest galaxy to Earth. 
D)  actually plays a minor role in energizing Earth's life forms. 
E)  is a star of average size.

Question 3

At Earth's surface, total absorbed solar radiation is greatest in the

Accepted Answer

A)  polar latitudes 
B)  middle latitude 
C)  mountain regions 
D)  subtropical latitudes 
E)  equatorial latitudes 
A)  polar latitudes 
B)  middle latitude 
C)  mountain regions 
D)  subtropical latitudes 
E)  equatorial latitudes

Question 4

Northern Africa, southwestern Asia, and southwestern North America experience what in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  the hottest summers on Earth 
B)  the rainiest warm seasons on Earth 
C)  many cloudy days because of the nearby Equator 
D)  the largest winter-to-summer temperature ranges on Earth 
E)  the presence of warm ocean currents 
A)  the hottest summers on Earth 
B)  the rainiest warm seasons on Earth 
C)  many cloudy days because of the nearby Equator 
D)  the largest winter-to-summer temperature ranges on Earth 
E)  the presence of warm ocean currents

Question 5

Coriolis effect sets ocean currents in motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The higher latitudes receive much less intense insolation than tropical zones because of differences in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  albedo 
B)  the Sun's angle of incidence 
C)  greenhouse effect 
D)  ocean's specific heat 
E)  water's transmissivity 
A)  albedo 
B)  the Sun's angle of incidence 
C)  greenhouse effect 
D)  ocean's specific heat 
E)  water's transmissivity

Question 7

Upwelling is associated with equatorward-flowing currents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Sun is directly on the horizon. The angle of incidence

Accepted Answer

A)  is 0°. 
B)  is 45°. 
C)  is 90°. 
D)  is 180°. 
E)  cannot be calculated without additional information. 
A)  is 0°. 
B)  is 45°. 
C)  is 90°. 
D)  is 180°. 
E)  cannot be calculated without additional information.

Question 9

On long, cold winter nights with clear, calm skies, a ________ inversion of temperature will occur.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On long, cold winter nights with clear,...

Question 10

Solar radiation is most plentiful in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a "greenhouse gas" (natural or human-induced)?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  methane 
C)  ozone 
D)  chlorofluorocarbons 
E)  all of the above 
A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  methane 
C)  ozone 
D)  chlorofluorocarbons 
E)  all of the above

Question 12

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

Question 13

0 Kelvin is is much warmer than 0 Celsius.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The normal vertical temperature gradient (average lapse rate) in the troposphere is CLOSEST to how many degrees Celsius per 1,000 meters?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 
B)  3.5 
C)  6.5 
D)  16.5 
E)  32.5 
A)  1.5 
B)  3.5 
C)  6.5 
D)  16.5 
E)  32.5

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The boiling point of water at sea level is 100°C, which is the same as ________ Kelvin.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  32 
C)  212 
D)  373 
E)  410 
A)  0 
B)  32 
C)  212 
D)  373 
E)  410

Question 17

About 75 percent of terrestrial radiation escapes directly back to space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Earth's land surface is a good heat absorber but not a good conductor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the Northern Hemisphere about ________ percent of the surface is land.

Accepted Answer

A)  .039 
B)  13.9 
C)  39 
D)  76 
E)  91 
A)  .039 
B)  13.9 
C)  39 
D)  76 
E)  91

Question 20

Solar energy is also known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  power 
B)  insolation 
C)  conduction 
D)  convection 
E)  longwave energy 
A)  power 
B)  insolation 
C)  conduction 
D)  convection 
E)  longwave energy

Convection is associated with vertical air movements.

The Sun

At Earth's surface, total absorbed solar radiation is greatest in the

Northern Africa, southwestern Asia, and southwestern North America experience what in common?

Coriolis effect sets ocean currents in motion.

The higher latitudes receive much less intense insolation than tropical zones because of differences in ________.

Upwelling is associated with equatorward-flowing currents.

The Sun is directly on the horizon. The angle of incidence

On long, cold winter nights with clear, calm skies, a ________ inversion of temperature will occur.

Solar radiation is most plentiful in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Which of the following is a "greenhouse gas" (natural or human-induced)?

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

0 Kelvin is is much warmer than 0 Celsius.

The normal vertical temperature gradient (average lapse rate) in the troposphere is CLOSEST to how many degrees Celsius per 1,000 meters?

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

The boiling point of water at sea level is 100°C, which is the same as ________ Kelvin.

About 75 percent of terrestrial radiation escapes directly back to space.

The Earth's land surface is a good heat absorber but not a good conductor.

In the Northern Hemisphere about ________ percent of the surface is land.

Solar energy is also known as ________.

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

Exam 4: Insolation and Temperature

Convection is associated with vertical air movements.

The Sun

At Earth's surface, total absorbed solar radiation is greatest in the

Northern Africa, southwestern Asia, and southwestern North America experience what in common?

Coriolis effect sets ocean currents in motion.

The higher latitudes receive much less intense insolation than tropical zones because of differences in ________.

Upwelling is associated with equatorward-flowing currents.

The Sun is directly on the horizon. The angle of incidence

On long, cold winter nights with clear, calm skies, a ________ inversion of temperature will occur.

Solar radiation is most plentiful in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Which of the following is a "greenhouse gas" (natural or human-induced)?

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

0 Kelvin is is much warmer than 0 Celsius.

The normal vertical temperature gradient (average lapse rate) in the troposphere is CLOSEST to how many degrees Celsius per 1,000 meters?

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

The boiling point of water at sea level is 100°C, which is the same as ________ Kelvin.

About 75 percent of terrestrial radiation escapes directly back to space.

The Earth's land surface is a good heat absorber but not a good conductor.

In the Northern Hemisphere about ________ percent of the surface is land.

Solar energy is also known as ________.

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

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