Question 1

Describe Earth's orbit around the sun,discussing the orbital shape and Earth-Sun distance throughout the year.

Accepted Answer

Earth has an elliptical (oval)orbit arou

Question 2

At all times during the year,the circle of illumination

Accepted Answer

A) divides Earth between Northern and Southern hemispheres. 
B) divides between day and night. 
C) divides Earth between Eastern and Western hemispheres. 
D) separates winter from summer. 
E) separates spring from autumn. 
A) divides Earth between Northern and Southern hemispheres. 
B) divides between day and night. 
C) divides Earth between Eastern and Western hemispheres. 
D) separates winter from summer. 
E) separates spring from autumn.

Question 3

_____is the flow of kinetic energy between molecules or from one body or substance to another resulting from a temperature difference between them.

Accepted Answer

A) Electromagnetic radiation 
B) Visible light 
C) Temperature 
D) Heat 
E) Thermal infrared through radiation 
A) Electromagnetic radiation 
B) Visible light 
C) Temperature 
D) Heat 
E) Thermal infrared through radiation

Question 4

Solar radiation that is intercept by Earth is called

Accepted Answer

A) insolation. 
B) thermopause. 
C) thermal infrared radiation. 
D) solar constant. 
E) solar wind. 
A) insolation. 
B) thermopause. 
C) thermal infrared radiation. 
D) solar constant. 
E) solar wind.

Question 5

Which of the following characterizes Earth's revolution?

Accepted Answer

A) The orbital shape is best described as circular. 
B) It takes approximately 24 hours. 
C) It determines the timing of seasons and length of the year. 
D) It is responsible for creating the circle of illumination and,hence,day/night relationships. 
E) The orbit has been constant since the formation of the Solar System. 
A) The orbital shape is best described as circular. 
B) It takes approximately 24 hours. 
C) It determines the timing of seasons and length of the year. 
D) It is responsible for creating the circle of illumination and,hence,day/night relationships. 
E) The orbit has been constant since the formation of the Solar System.

Question 6

The term "net radiation" refers to the

Accepted Answer

A) total amount of energy radiated by Earth. 
B) total amount of energy received by Earth. 
C) difference in the amount of incoming and outgoing radiation. 
D) variations in insolation latitudinally due to solar wind activity. 
E) variations in insolation latitudinally due to sun spot cycles. 
A) total amount of energy radiated by Earth. 
B) total amount of energy received by Earth. 
C) difference in the amount of incoming and outgoing radiation. 
D) variations in insolation latitudinally due to solar wind activity. 
E) variations in insolation latitudinally due to sun spot cycles.

Question 7

On average,solar maximums occur every .

Accepted Answer

A) 32 years 
B) 365 days 
C) 182 days 
D) 11 years 
E) 300 years 
A) 32 years 
B) 365 days 
C) 182 days 
D) 11 years 
E) 300 years

Question 8

What primary factors determine the seasons on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The five factors influencing seasonality

Question 9

As viewed from the equator,Earth's rotation is described as

Accepted Answer

A) east to west. 
B) north to south. 
C) counterclockwise. 
D) west to east. 
E) clockwise. 
A) east to west. 
B) north to south. 
C) counterclockwise. 
D) west to east. 
E) clockwise.

Question 10

Comparing the three temperature scales,absolute zero is

Accepted Answer

A)  -273° K. 
B)  32° F. 
C) 	0° F. 
D) 	0° K. 
E)  32° C. 
A)  -273° K. 
B)  32° F. 
C) 	0° F. 
D) 	0° K. 
E)  32° C.

Question 11

The dominant wavelength emitted by Earth is

Accepted Answer

A) visible light. 
B) X-ray radiation. 
C) infrared. 
D) gamma radiation. 
E) microwave. 
A) visible light. 
B) X-ray radiation. 
C) infrared. 
D) gamma radiation. 
E) microwave.

Question 12

The Sun's declination migrates through ____of latitude annually.

Accepted Answer

A) 30° 
B) 23.5° 
C) 47° 
D) 90° 
E) 66.5° 
A) 30° 
B) 23.5° 
C) 47° 
D) 90° 
E) 66.5°

Question 13

The solar constant is measured at

Accepted Answer

A) the thermopause. 
B) the edge of the Sun's atmosphere. 
C) Earth's surface. 
D) the Sun's surface. 
E) sea level. 
A) the thermopause. 
B) the edge of the Sun's atmosphere. 
C) Earth's surface. 
D) the Sun's surface. 
E) sea level.

Question 14

The planetesimal hypothesis pertains to the formation of the

Accepted Answer

A) ocean basins. 
B) universe. 
C) galaxies. 
D) planets. 
E) black holes. 
A) ocean basins. 
B) universe. 
C) galaxies. 
D) planets. 
E) black holes.

Question 15

Which of the following about the Sun is false?

Accepted Answer

A) The Sun is the largest star in the Milky Way Galaxy. 
B) The principal outputs of the Sun consists of solar wind and radiant energy. 
C) The Sun produces energy through fusion. 
D) The Sun has average temperature,size,and color when compared to other Stars in our galaxy. 
E) The Sun and Solar System are part of the Milky Way Galaxy. 
A) The Sun is the largest star in the Milky Way Galaxy. 
B) The principal outputs of the Sun consists of solar wind and radiant energy. 
C) The Sun produces energy through fusion. 
D) The Sun has average temperature,size,and color when compared to other Stars in our galaxy. 
E) The Sun and Solar System are part of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Question 16

The region at the top of the atmosphere located approximately 480 km (300 mi)above Earth's surface is known as the

Accepted Answer

A) perihelion. 
B) apihelion. 
C) sun spot. 
D) aurora. 
E) thermopause. 
A) perihelion. 
B) apihelion. 
C) sun spot. 
D) aurora. 
E) thermopause.

Question 17

____refers to changes in daylength and the Sun's altitude over the course of the year.

Accepted Answer

A) Sphericity 
B) Declination 
C) Eccentricty 
D) Parallelism 
E) Seasonality 
A) Sphericity 
B) Declination 
C) Eccentricty 
D) Parallelism 
E) Seasonality

Question 18

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The Sun is also a planet. 
B) The Milky Way Galaxy contains over 300 million stars. 
C) Earth is the fourth planet from the Sun in our Solar System. 
D) The Sun is the largest star in the Milky Way Galaxy. 
E) The Milky Way is part of our Solar System 
A) The Sun is also a planet. 
B) The Milky Way Galaxy contains over 300 million stars. 
C) Earth is the fourth planet from the Sun in our Solar System. 
D) The Sun is the largest star in the Milky Way Galaxy. 
E) The Milky Way is part of our Solar System

Question 19

What is the circle of illumination and the importance thereof?

Accepted Answer

The circle of illumination if the dividi

Question 20

Which of the following relationships is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) June 21 - subsolar point at 23.5° N 
B) December solstice - subsolar point at 23.5° S 
C) September equinox - subsolar point at 23.5° S 
D) June solstice - subsolar point at 23.5° N 
E) March equinox - subsolar point at 0° 
A) June 21 - subsolar point at 23.5° N 
B) December solstice - subsolar point at 23.5° S 
C) September equinox - subsolar point at 23.5° S 
D) June solstice - subsolar point at 23.5° N 
E) March equinox - subsolar point at 0°

Describe Earth's orbit around the sun,discussing the orbital shape and Earth-Sun distance throughout the year.

At all times during the year,the circle of illumination

_____is the flow of kinetic energy between molecules or from one body or substance to another resulting from a temperature difference between them.

Solar radiation that is intercept by Earth is called

Which of the following characterizes Earth's revolution?

The term "net radiation" refers to the

On average,solar maximums occur every .

What primary factors determine the seasons on Earth?

As viewed from the equator,Earth's rotation is described as

Comparing the three temperature scales,absolute zero is

The dominant wavelength emitted by Earth is

The Sun's declination migrates through ____of latitude annually.

The solar constant is measured at

The planetesimal hypothesis pertains to the formation of the

Which of the following about the Sun is false?

The region at the top of the atmosphere located approximately 480 km (300 mi)above Earth's surface is known as the

____refers to changes in daylength and the Sun's altitude over the course of the year.

Which of the following is true?

What is the circle of illumination and the importance thereof?

Which of the following relationships is incorrect?

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Exam 2: Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Describe Earth's orbit around the sun,discussing the orbital shape and Earth-Sun distance throughout the year.

At all times during the year,the circle of illumination

_____is the flow of kinetic energy between molecules or from one body or substance to another resulting from a temperature difference between them.

Solar radiation that is intercept by Earth is called

Which of the following characterizes Earth's revolution?

The term "net radiation" refers to the

On average,solar maximums occur every .

What primary factors determine the seasons on Earth?

As viewed from the equator,Earth's rotation is described as

Comparing the three temperature scales,absolute zero is

The dominant wavelength emitted by Earth is

The Sun's declination migrates through ____of latitude annually.

The solar constant is measured at

The planetesimal hypothesis pertains to the formation of the

Which of the following about the Sun is false?

The region at the top of the atmosphere located approximately 480 km (300 mi)above Earth's surface is known as the

____refers to changes in daylength and the Sun's altitude over the course of the year.

Which of the following is true?

What is the circle of illumination and the importance thereof?

Which of the following relationships is incorrect?

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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