Question 1

From this graph, estimate the temperature of a parcel of air that has risen to 400 m.

Accepted Answer

A)   26ºC
B)   27.5ºC
C)   25ºC
D)   1.5ºC A

Question 2

Gray-colored clouds have larger water droplets than do white clouds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

When a glass filled with a cold beverage "sweats" forming bubbles of water on the surface, water evaporating from the beverage is what is appearing on the glass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The majority of the Sun's total energy output occurs as

Accepted Answer

A)   yellow light.
B)   ultraviolet light.
C)   infrared energy.
D)   gamma radiation.

Question 5

A amount of gaseous water in the air is

Accepted Answer

A)   atmospheric pressure.
B)   altitude.
C)   relative humidity.
D)   ultraviolet light intensity.

Question 6

The incoming solar energy that does eventually reach Earth's surface

Accepted Answer

A)   is eventually emitted back into space.
B)   shows up as an increase in temperature.
C)   is re-emitted by Earth, but largely in the infrared wavelength range.
D)   All of the answers are correct.

Question 7

In the continental United States, there are greater temperature extremes in the state of North Dakota than in the state of Washington because

Accepted Answer

A)   North Dakota is farther north than Washington.
B)   North Dakota is more mountainous than Washington.
C)   there is no ocean near North Dakota.
D)   the dry adiabatic lapse rate is greater in North Dakota.

Question 8

The average daily water consumption per person in the United States is roughly ________ gallons/day .

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   5
C)   50
D)   175

Exam 7: Earths Waters , Atmosphere of Earth, Weather and Climate