Question 1

Which of the following cannot be attributed to the effects of Earth's rotation?

Accepted Answer

A) latitudinal variations in net radiation 
B) deflection of the ocean currents 
C) daylength 
D) rise and fall of the tides 
E) deflection of the winds 
A) latitudinal variations in net radiation 
B) deflection of the ocean currents 
C) daylength 
D) rise and fall of the tides 
E) deflection of the winds A

Question 2

The equinox

Accepted Answer

A) has 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night for all locations. 
B) occurs four times during the year. 
C) is the longest day of the year at any given place. 
D) occurs only in the Southern Hemisphere. 
E) is when the subsolar point is at one of the tropics. 
A) has 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night for all locations. 
B) occurs four times during the year. 
C) is the longest day of the year at any given place. 
D) occurs only in the Southern Hemisphere. 
E) is when the subsolar point is at one of the tropics. A

Question 3

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The Sun emits shortwave radiation,whereas Earth emits longwave radiation 
B) Because the Sun is so far away,it is impossible to measure the wavelengths of its radiation. 
C) While the wavelengths emitted by the Sun and Earth are mostly the same,Earth tends to emit more shortwave radiation than the Sun. 
D) The radiation emitted by the Sun and Earth are roughly the same wavelength. 
E) The Sun emits longwave radiation,whereas Earth emits shortwave radiation. 
A) The Sun emits shortwave radiation,whereas Earth emits longwave radiation 
B) Because the Sun is so far away,it is impossible to measure the wavelengths of its radiation. 
C) While the wavelengths emitted by the Sun and Earth are mostly the same,Earth tends to emit more shortwave radiation than the Sun. 
D) The radiation emitted by the Sun and Earth are roughly the same wavelength. 
E) The Sun emits longwave radiation,whereas Earth emits shortwave radiation. A

Question 4

The Southern Hemisphere's summer solstice occurs

Accepted Answer

A) on or around June 21. 
B) when the subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer. 
C) on or around December 21. 
D) at the same time as the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice. 
E) during the Northern Hemisphere's equinox. 
A) on or around June 21. 
B) when the subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer. 
C) on or around December 21. 
D) at the same time as the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice. 
E) during the Northern Hemisphere's equinox.

Question 5

Which of the following is not true regarding rotational velocities at different latitudes?

Accepted Answer

A) At 0° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1675 kmph (1040 mph). 
B) At 30° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1452 kmph (902 mph). 
C) At 90° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1452 kmph (902 mph). 
D) The linear velocity of rotation varies with latitude. 
E) At 60° latitude,the rotational velocity is 838 kmph (521 mph). 
A) At 0° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1675 kmph (1040 mph). 
B) At 30° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1452 kmph (902 mph). 
C) At 90° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1452 kmph (902 mph). 
D) The linear velocity of rotation varies with latitude. 
E) At 60° latitude,the rotational velocity is 838 kmph (521 mph).

Question 6

Explain the significance of each of the equinoxes and solstices.

Accepted Answer

The equinoxes mark the beginning of the

Question 7

How might anthropogenic climate change affect seasonality?

Accepted Answer

There are several examples given in the

Question 8

On June 21,the Sun never sets at Finn's location.Based on this,it can be concluded that Finn is currently

Accepted Answer

A) above the Arctic Circle. 
B) between the Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle. 
C) above the Antarctic Circle. 
D) at the equator. 
E) between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle. 
A) above the Arctic Circle. 
B) between the Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle. 
C) above the Antarctic Circle. 
D) at the equator. 
E) between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle.

Question 9

Which is true of the March equinox?

Accepted Answer

A) The subsolar point is at the equator. 
B) The subsolar point is at the South Pole. 
C) The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N). 
D) The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S). 
E) The subsolar point is at the North Pole. 
A) The subsolar point is at the equator. 
B) The subsolar point is at the South Pole. 
C) The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N). 
D) The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S). 
E) The subsolar point is at the North Pole.

Question 10

Earth's magnetosphere is generated by

Accepted Answer

A) nuclear fission in Earth's core. 
B) nuclear fusion in Earth's core. 
C) dynamo-like motions in Earth's interior. 
D) gravitational accretion. 
E) sun spot activity. 
A) nuclear fission in Earth's core. 
B) nuclear fusion in Earth's core. 
C) dynamo-like motions in Earth's interior. 
D) gravitational accretion. 
E) sun spot activity.

Question 11

The uneven distribution of insolation by latitude is primarily a result of

Accepted Answer

A) Earth's curvature. 
B) sun spot cycles. 
C) variability in the Sun's output. 
D) solar wind activity. 
E) the changing distance of Earth from the Sun. 
A) Earth's curvature. 
B) sun spot cycles. 
C) variability in the Sun's output. 
D) solar wind activity. 
E) the changing distance of Earth from the Sun.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the number of hours of daylight?

Accepted Answer

A) The poles always experience equal hours of day and night. 
B) Annually,the hours of daylight varies the least at higher latitudes. 
C) The hours of daylight varies depending on the latitude of the observer. 
D) Annually,the hours of daylight is constant at each latitude. 
E) Annually,the hours of daylight varies the most along the equator. 
A) The poles always experience equal hours of day and night. 
B) Annually,the hours of daylight varies the least at higher latitudes. 
C) The hours of daylight varies depending on the latitude of the observer. 
D) Annually,the hours of daylight is constant at each latitude. 
E) Annually,the hours of daylight varies the most along the equator.

Question 13

The Sun's altitude refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the angular distance from the equator to the latitude to the subsolar point. 
B) the latitude of the subsolar point. 
C) the angular height of the Sun above the horizon. 
D) the distance of the sun from Earth. 
E) the difference between the angles of insolation at the equator and the poles. 
A) the angular distance from the equator to the latitude to the subsolar point. 
B) the latitude of the subsolar point. 
C) the angular height of the Sun above the horizon. 
D) the distance of the sun from Earth. 
E) the difference between the angles of insolation at the equator and the poles.

Question 14

Most of the processes in our biosphere are fueled by

Accepted Answer

A) energy derived from inside Earth. 
B) radiant energy from the Sun. 
C) tidal action of the Oceans and large lakes. 
D) the moon. 
E) utilities and oil companies. 
A) energy derived from inside Earth. 
B) radiant energy from the Sun. 
C) tidal action of the Oceans and large lakes. 
D) the moon. 
E) utilities and oil companies.

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the reasons for Earth's seasonality?

Accepted Answer

A) the moon's rotation around Earth 
B) Earth's sphericity 
C) Earth's daily rotation on its axis 
D) Earth's axial tilt 
E) rotation of Earth around the Sun 
A) the moon's rotation around Earth 
B) Earth's sphericity 
C) Earth's daily rotation on its axis 
D) Earth's axial tilt 
E) rotation of Earth around the Sun

Question 16

Our Solar System is embedded in the ____ of the Milky Way.

Accepted Answer

A) Scutum-Centaurus Arm 
B) Perseus Arm 
C) Cygnus X complex 
D) Orion Spur of the Sagittarius Arm 
E) Vela Molecular Ridge 
A) Scutum-Centaurus Arm 
B) Perseus Arm 
C) Cygnus X complex 
D) Orion Spur of the Sagittarius Arm 
E) Vela Molecular Ridge

Question 17

Which of the following is not true about the Milky Way Galaxy in which we live?

Accepted Answer

A) It is one of millions of galaxies in the universe. 
B) It is the largest galaxy in the universe. 
C) It is a spiral-shaped galaxy. 
D) It contains approximately 300 billion stars. 
E) A supermassive black hole sits in the galactic center. 
A) It is one of millions of galaxies in the universe. 
B) It is the largest galaxy in the universe. 
C) It is a spiral-shaped galaxy. 
D) It contains approximately 300 billion stars. 
E) A supermassive black hole sits in the galactic center.

Question 18

The sun emits radiant energy composed of

Accepted Answer

A) mainly visible light and infrared energy. 
B) mainly ultraviolet and X-rays. 
C) thermal infrared through radiowaves only. 
D) only radiant energy within the visible light wavelength range. 
E) those wavelengths of electromagnetic energy smaller than 0.01 μm. 
A) mainly visible light and infrared energy. 
B) mainly ultraviolet and X-rays. 
C) thermal infrared through radiowaves only. 
D) only radiant energy within the visible light wavelength range. 
E) those wavelengths of electromagnetic energy smaller than 0.01 μm.

Question 19

The analemma chart

On approximately which dates is the subsolar point 16° S?

Accepted Answer

A) September 15 and March 30 
B) March 30 and September 15 
C) May 5 and August 10 
D) April 25 and August 20 
E) February 5 and November 5 
A) September 15 and March 30 
B) March 30 and September 15 
C) May 5 and August 10 
D) April 25 and August 20 
E) February 5 and November 5

Question 20

Earth's orbit around the Sun

Accepted Answer

A) is perfectly circular. 
B) is elliptical. 
C) has been constant since the birth of the Solar System. 
D) results in a constant distance from the Sun throughout the year. 
E) takes approximately the same amount of time as the orbit of other planets around the Sun. 
A) is perfectly circular. 
B) is elliptical. 
C) has been constant since the birth of the Solar System. 
D) results in a constant distance from the Sun throughout the year. 
E) takes approximately the same amount of time as the orbit of other planets around the Sun.

Which of the following cannot be attributed to the effects of Earth's rotation?

The equinox

Which of the following is true?

The Southern Hemisphere's summer solstice occurs

Which of the following is not true regarding rotational velocities at different latitudes?

Explain the significance of each of the equinoxes and solstices.

How might anthropogenic climate change affect seasonality?

On June 21,the Sun never sets at Finn's location.Based on this,it can be concluded that Finn is currently

Which is true of the March equinox?

Earth's magnetosphere is generated by

The uneven distribution of insolation by latitude is primarily a result of

Which of the following is true of the number of hours of daylight?

The Sun's altitude refers to

Most of the processes in our biosphere are fueled by

Which of the following is not one of the reasons for Earth's seasonality?

Our Solar System is embedded in the ____ of the Milky Way.

Which of the following is not true about the Milky Way Galaxy in which we live?

The sun emits radiant energy composed of

The analemma chart On approximately which dates is the subsolar point 16° S?

Earth's orbit around the Sun

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Exam 2: Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Which of the following cannot be attributed to the effects of Earth's rotation?

The equinox

Which of the following is true?

The Southern Hemisphere's summer solstice occurs

Which of the following is not true regarding rotational velocities at different latitudes?

Explain the significance of each of the equinoxes and solstices.

How might anthropogenic climate change affect seasonality?

On June 21,the Sun never sets at Finn's location.Based on this,it can be concluded that Finn is currently

Which is true of the March equinox?

Earth's magnetosphere is generated by

The uneven distribution of insolation by latitude is primarily a result of

Which of the following is true of the number of hours of daylight?

The Sun's altitude refers to

Most of the processes in our biosphere are fueled by

Which of the following is not one of the reasons for Earth's seasonality?

Our Solar System is embedded in the ____ of the Milky Way.

Which of the following is not true about the Milky Way Galaxy in which we live?

The sun emits radiant energy composed of

The analemma chart On approximately which dates is the subsolar point 16° S?

Earth's orbit around the Sun

Essentials of Geography

Earth’s Atmosphere

Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Earth’s Climatic Regions

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems

Aeolian Processes and Arid Landscapes

Oceans and Coastal Systems

Glacial Landscapes and the Cryosphere

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

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