Question 1

​What is released as sensible heat during the formation of clouds?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​deposition 
B)  longwave radiation 
C)  ​latent heat 
D)  ​shortwave radiation 
E)  ​sublimation 
A)  ​deposition 
B)  longwave radiation 
C)  ​latent heat 
D)  ​shortwave radiation 
E)  ​sublimation

Question 2

____________________ can have adverse effects on electrical systems, satellites, and radio communications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ can have adverse effects on electrical...

Question 3

The proper order from shortest to longest wavelength is

Accepted Answer

A)  ​visible, infrared, and ultraviolet. 
B)  ​infrared, visible, and ultraviolet. 
C)  ​ultraviolet, visible, and infrared. 
D)  ​visible, ultraviolet, and infrared. 
A)  ​visible, infrared, and ultraviolet. 
B)  ​infrared, visible, and ultraviolet. 
C)  ​ultraviolet, visible, and infrared. 
D)  ​visible, ultraviolet, and infrared.

Question 4

​Explain how energy in the form of sunlight absorbed at the ground could be transferred upward in the atmosphere in the form of latent heat. How or when is the latent heat energy released in the air above the ground?

Accepted Answer

Latent heat is an important source of at

Question 5

​In what ways is the atmospheric greenhouse different from an agricultural greenhouse?

Accepted Answer

​In a greenhouse, glass allows visible r

Question 6

​Earth's albedo is ____________________ percent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Earth's albedo is ____________________ percent....

Question 7

The atmospheric greenhouse effect occurs because the atmosphere allows ____________________ radiation to pass through, but inhibits to some degree the passage of ____________________ radiation leaving Earth's surface.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The atmospheric greenhouse effect occurs because the...

Question 8

In the atmosphere, advection is horizontal, convection is vertical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

​Imagine that the temperature of the Sun were to change. Describe or discuss some of the effects that this might have on Earth's energy budget and Earth's climate.

Accepted Answer

​Changes in the Sun's temperature and en

Question 10

​The albedo of the Moon is 7 percent. This means that

Accepted Answer

A)  the Moon can absorb seven times more energy than Earth. 
B)  ​7 percent of sunlight striking the Moon is absorbed. 
C)  ​the Moon emits only 7 percent as much energy as it absorbs from the Sun. 
D)  ​93 percent of sunlight striking the Moon is reflected. 
E)  ​7 percent of sunlight striking the moon is reflected. 
A)  the Moon can absorb seven times more energy than Earth. 
B)  ​7 percent of sunlight striking the Moon is absorbed. 
C)  ​the Moon emits only 7 percent as much energy as it absorbs from the Sun. 
D)  ​93 percent of sunlight striking the Moon is reflected. 
E)  ​7 percent of sunlight striking the moon is reflected.

Question 11

​Auroras are seen

Accepted Answer

A)  ​in the Northern Hemisphere only. 
B)  in the Southern Hemisphere only. 
C)  ​in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at high latitudes. 
D)  ​in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres near the equator. 
E)  ​everywhere on Earth 
A)  ​in the Northern Hemisphere only. 
B)  in the Southern Hemisphere only. 
C)  ​in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at high latitudes. 
D)  ​in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres near the equator. 
E)  ​everywhere on Earth

Question 12

​The main process responsible for warming in the lower atmosphere is

Accepted Answer

A)  the release of latent heat during condensation. 
B)  the conduction of heat upward from the surface. 
C)  ​the absorption of infrared radiation. 
D)  the direct absorption of sunlight by the atmosphere. 
E)  ​related to Earth's albedo. 
A)  the release of latent heat during condensation. 
B)  the conduction of heat upward from the surface. 
C)  ​the absorption of infrared radiation. 
D)  the direct absorption of sunlight by the atmosphere. 
E)  ​related to Earth's albedo.

Question 13

​The total amount of energy stored in an object is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ​potential energy 
B)  ​kinetic energy. 
C)  ​heat. 
D)  ​temperature 
E)  ​pressure 
A)  ​potential energy 
B)  ​kinetic energy. 
C)  ​heat. 
D)  ​temperature 
E)  ​pressure

Question 14

Without water vapor to absorb Earth's emitted infrared radiation, Earth would lose more heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

​The combined albedo of Earth and the atmosphere is approximately ____ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​4 
B)  ​10 
C)  ​30 
D)  ​50 
E)  ​90 
A)  ​4 
B)  ​10 
C)  ​30 
D)  ​50 
E)  ​90

Question 16

​Many people will blow on a bowl of hot soup to try to cool it. In your view, what are the two most important heat transport processes being used to cool the soup?

Accepted Answer

The most important heat transport proces

Question 17

The atmosphere near Earth's surface is "heated from below" by heat energy from Earth's interior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most of the solar wind emitted by the Sun never reaches Earth due to Earth's tilt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Temperature is a measure of the average speed of ____________________ and ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

atoms; mol

Question 20

The infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum carries the most amount of energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is released as sensible heat during the formation of clouds?

____________________ can have adverse effects on electrical systems, satellites, and radio communications.

The proper order from shortest to longest wavelength is

Explain how energy in the form of sunlight absorbed at the ground could be transferred upward in the atmosphere in the form of latent heat. How or when is the latent heat energy released in the air above the ground?

In what ways is the atmospheric greenhouse different from an agricultural greenhouse?

Earth's albedo is ____________________ percent.

The atmospheric greenhouse effect occurs because the atmosphere allows radiation to pass through, but inhibits to some degree the passage of radiation leaving Earth's surface.

In the atmosphere, advection is horizontal, convection is vertical.

Imagine that the temperature of the Sun were to change. Describe or discuss some of the effects that this might have on Earth's energy budget and Earth's climate.

The albedo of the Moon is 7 percent. This means that

Auroras are seen

The main process responsible for warming in the lower atmosphere is

The total amount of energy stored in an object is called

Without water vapor to absorb Earth's emitted infrared radiation, Earth would lose more heat.

The combined albedo of Earth and the atmosphere is approximately ____ percent.

Many people will blow on a bowl of hot soup to try to cool it. In your view, what are the two most important heat transport processes being used to cool the soup?

The atmosphere near Earth's surface is "heated from below" by heat energy from Earth's interior.

Most of the solar wind emitted by the Sun never reaches Earth due to Earth's tilt.

Temperature is a measure of the average speed of and .

The infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum carries the most amount of energy.

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation - Dew - Fog - and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind - Small-Scale and Local Systems

Wind - Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light - Color and Atmospheric Optics

Filters

Exam 2: Energy - Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

​What is released as sensible heat during the formation of clouds?

____________________ can have adverse effects on electrical systems, satellites, and radio communications.

The proper order from shortest to longest wavelength is

​Explain how energy in the form of sunlight absorbed at the ground could be transferred upward in the atmosphere in the form of latent heat. How or when is the latent heat energy released in the air above the ground?

​In what ways is the atmospheric greenhouse different from an agricultural greenhouse?

​Earth's albedo is ____________________ percent.

The atmospheric greenhouse effect occurs because the atmosphere allows ____________________ radiation to pass through, but inhibits to some degree the passage of ____________________ radiation leaving Earth's surface.​

In the atmosphere, advection is horizontal, convection is vertical.

​Imagine that the temperature of the Sun were to change. Describe or discuss some of the effects that this might have on Earth's energy budget and Earth's climate.

​The albedo of the Moon is 7 percent. This means that

​Auroras are seen

​The main process responsible for warming in the lower atmosphere is

​The total amount of energy stored in an object is called

Without water vapor to absorb Earth's emitted infrared radiation, Earth would lose more heat.

​The combined albedo of Earth and the atmosphere is approximately ____ percent.

​Many people will blow on a bowl of hot soup to try to cool it. In your view, what are the two most important heat transport processes being used to cool the soup?

The atmosphere near Earth's surface is "heated from below" by heat energy from Earth's interior.

Most of the solar wind emitted by the Sun never reaches Earth due to Earth's tilt.

Temperature is a measure of the average speed of ____________________ and ____________________.​

The infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum carries the most amount of energy.

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation - Dew - Fog - and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind - Small-Scale and Local Systems

Wind - Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light - Color and Atmospheric Optics

Filters

What is released as sensible heat during the formation of clouds?

Explain how energy in the form of sunlight absorbed at the ground could be transferred upward in the atmosphere in the form of latent heat. How or when is the latent heat energy released in the air above the ground?

In what ways is the atmospheric greenhouse different from an agricultural greenhouse?

Earth's albedo is ____________________ percent.

The atmospheric greenhouse effect occurs because the atmosphere allows radiation to pass through, but inhibits to some degree the passage of radiation leaving Earth's surface.

Imagine that the temperature of the Sun were to change. Describe or discuss some of the effects that this might have on Earth's energy budget and Earth's climate.

The albedo of the Moon is 7 percent. This means that

Auroras are seen

The main process responsible for warming in the lower atmosphere is

The total amount of energy stored in an object is called

The combined albedo of Earth and the atmosphere is approximately ____ percent.

Many people will blow on a bowl of hot soup to try to cool it. In your view, what are the two most important heat transport processes being used to cool the soup?

Temperature is a measure of the average speed of and .