Question 1

The Earth as a body has a yearly net loss of energy at the top of the atmosphere north of ________ degrees north latitude.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  28 
C)  56 
D)  66.5 
E)  90 
A)  10 
B)  28 
C)  56 
D)  66.5 
E)  90

Question 2

In a continental climate one would expect higher winter temperatures than in a maritime climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why does the path length of solar energy vary through the year?

Accepted Answer

The angle of incidence systema

Question 4

A temperature inversion is mainly an inversion of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  isotherms 
B)  average lapse rate 
C)  Coriolis effect 
D)  gyres 
E)  topography 
A)  isotherms 
B)  average lapse rate 
C)  Coriolis effect 
D)  gyres 
E)  topography

Question 5

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 6

On long, cold winter nights with clear, calm skies, a what sort of radiation will occur and why?

Accepted Answer

radiational; rapid r

Question 7

Subsidence inversions are most closely associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of cities 
B)  low pressure storms 
C)  high pressure cells 
D)  the Intertropical Convergence 
E)  the rising of air 
A)  the presence of cities 
B)  low pressure storms 
C)  high pressure cells 
D)  the Intertropical Convergence 
E)  the rising of air

Question 8

The main culprit for global warming appears to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  nitrous oxides 
C)  chlorofluorocarbons 
D)  methane 
E)  inaccurate computer models 
A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  nitrous oxides 
C)  chlorofluorocarbons 
D)  methane 
E)  inaccurate computer models

Question 9

In the ________ latitudes, more energy leaves the top of the atmosphere than is received at the top of the atmosphere during a year.

Accepted Answer

polar and/

Question 10

The solar constant has a value of approximately 1372 watts per square meter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The freezing point of water is ________ on the Kelvin scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  32 
B)  0 
C)  273 
D)  60 
E)  -40 
A)  32 
B)  0 
C)  273 
D)  60 
E)  -40

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Methane is one of the "greenhouse gases." ________ is (are) a primary source of release of methane into the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of aerosol sprays 
B)  Grazing animals 
C)  Automobiles 
D)  The burning of coal at power plants 
E)  The breakdown of ozone 
A)  The use of aerosol sprays 
B)  Grazing animals 
C)  Automobiles 
D)  The burning of coal at power plants 
E)  The breakdown of ozone

Question 15

Which country is the world's leading producer of carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Russia 
B)  The People's Republic of China 
C)  Brazil 
D)  The United States of America 
E)  Canada 
A)  Russia 
B)  The People's Republic of China 
C)  Brazil 
D)  The United States of America 
E)  Canada

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  19 
B)  25 
C)  34 
D)  55 
E)  78 
A)  19 
B)  25 
C)  34 
D)  55 
E)  78

Question 17

The speed of light is closest to ________ kilometers per second.

Accepted Answer

A)  3,000 
B)  30,000 
C)  300,000 
D)  3,000,000 
E)  30,000,000 
A)  3,000 
B)  30,000 
C)  300,000 
D)  3,000,000 
E)  30,000,000

Question 18

At 0 Kelvins, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  water boils 
B)  ice forms 
C)  ice melts 
D)  water freezes 
E)  molecular motion stops 
A)  water boils 
B)  ice forms 
C)  ice melts 
D)  water freezes 
E)  molecular motion stops

Question 19

Global warming has increased the growing season in the Northern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which wavelengths are most inefficiently transmitted through the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  long 
B)  visible blue 
C)  short 
D)  solar radiation 
E)  radiation of 0.5 micrometer wavelengths 
A)  long 
B)  visible blue 
C)  short 
D)  solar radiation 
E)  radiation of 0.5 micrometer wavelengths

The Earth as a body has a yearly net loss of energy at the top of the atmosphere north of ________ degrees north latitude.

In a continental climate one would expect higher winter temperatures than in a maritime climate.

Why does the path length of solar energy vary through the year?

A temperature inversion is mainly an inversion of the ________.

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

On long, cold winter nights with clear, calm skies, a what sort of radiation will occur and why?

Subsidence inversions are most closely associated with ________.

The main culprit for global warming appears to be ________.

In the ________ latitudes, more energy leaves the top of the atmosphere than is received at the top of the atmosphere during a year.

The solar constant has a value of approximately 1372 watts per square meter.

The freezing point of water is ________ on the Kelvin scale.

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

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

Methane is one of the "greenhouse gases." ________ is (are) a primary source of release of methane into the atmosphere.

Which country is the world's leading producer of carbon dioxide?

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

The speed of light is closest to ________ kilometers per second.

At 0 Kelvins, ________.

Global warming has increased the growing season in the Northern Hemisphere.

Which wavelengths are most inefficiently transmitted through the atmosphere?

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climate and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns of the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Weathering: Mass Wasting and Erosion

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

The Earth as a body has a yearly net loss of energy at the top of the atmosphere north of ________ degrees north latitude.

In a continental climate one would expect higher winter temperatures than in a maritime climate.

Why does the path length of solar energy vary through the year?

A temperature inversion is mainly an inversion of the ________.

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

On long, cold winter nights with clear, calm skies, a what sort of radiation will occur and why?

Subsidence inversions are most closely associated with ________.

The main culprit for global warming appears to be ________.

In the ________ latitudes, more energy leaves the top of the atmosphere than is received at the top of the atmosphere during a year.

The solar constant has a value of approximately 1372 watts per square meter.

The freezing point of water is ________ on the Kelvin scale.

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

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

Methane is one of the "greenhouse gases." ________ is (are) a primary source of release of methane into the atmosphere.

Which country is the world's leading producer of carbon dioxide?

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

The speed of light is closest to ________ kilometers per second.

At 0 Kelvins, ________.

Global warming has increased the growing season in the Northern Hemisphere.

Which wavelengths are most inefficiently transmitted through the atmosphere?

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climate and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns of the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Weathering: Mass Wasting and Erosion

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

Filters