Question 1

Which month is most likely to be the HOTTEST in the northern hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  May 
B)  June 
C)  September 
D)  August 
E)  January 
A)  May 
B)  June 
C)  September 
D)  August 
E)  January D

Question 2

Reduction of Arctic sea ice is expected to:

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease the amount of solar radiation absorbed by surfaces in the Arctic. 
B)  lead to a further increase in air temperatures in the Arctic region. 
C)  cause the Arctic to cool as the cold meltwater enters warmer waters. 
D)  increase the average surface albedo across the Arctic region. 
A)  decrease the amount of solar radiation absorbed by surfaces in the Arctic. 
B)  lead to a further increase in air temperatures in the Arctic region. 
C)  cause the Arctic to cool as the cold meltwater enters warmer waters. 
D)  increase the average surface albedo across the Arctic region. B

Question 3

Consider the isotherm map of the United States shown above. Which of the following statements best describes the area between Las Vegas, NV, and Palm Springs, CA?

Accepted Answer

A)  One would expect to encounter a temperature of 40°F if driving from Las Vegas to Palm Springs. 
B)  This area exhibits one of the lowest temperature gradients on the map. 
C)  The average temperature in this area is below freezing. 
D)  This area exhibits one of the greatest temperature gradients on the map. 
A)  One would expect to encounter a temperature of 40°F if driving from Las Vegas to Palm Springs. 
B)  This area exhibits one of the lowest temperature gradients on the map. 
C)  The average temperature in this area is below freezing. 
D)  This area exhibits one of the greatest temperature gradients on the map. D

Question 4

Below is a diagram of continents observed on a planet identical to the Earth, but which rotates in the opposite direction. Points $ A-G $ represent different cities on these continents.
 
-Is the ocean current influencing City A cold or warm?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Below is a diagram of continents observed...

Question 5

The annual temperature range at most latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere is much smaller than that in the Northern Hemisphere. The reason for this is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  rainfall and cloudiness are greater in the Southern Hemisphere. 
B)  the earth is closest to the Sun during the Southern Hemisphere summer. 
C)  less area is covered by desert in the Southern Hemisphere. 
D)  a greater proportion of the land surface is mountainous in the Southern Hemisphere. 
E)  there is a greater percentage of water surface in the Southern Hemisphere. 
A)  rainfall and cloudiness are greater in the Southern Hemisphere. 
B)  the earth is closest to the Sun during the Southern Hemisphere summer. 
C)  less area is covered by desert in the Southern Hemisphere. 
D)  a greater proportion of the land surface is mountainous in the Southern Hemisphere. 
E)  there is a greater percentage of water surface in the Southern Hemisphere.

Question 6

Calculating the accumulated growing degree- days for a crop can help a farmer tell when his crop will be ready for harvest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The primary purpose served by surface ocean currents is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  equalize climate impacts felt on opposite sides of the same continent. 
B)  drive atmospheric wind patterns. 
C)  help dissipate excess energy received at the poles during their periods of 24- hour daylight. 
D)  transfer heat and equalize the imbalance of energy between the poles and the equator. 
A)  equalize climate impacts felt on opposite sides of the same continent. 
B)  drive atmospheric wind patterns. 
C)  help dissipate excess energy received at the poles during their periods of 24- hour daylight. 
D)  transfer heat and equalize the imbalance of energy between the poles and the equator.

Question 8

The Fahrenheit scale is considered to be the LEAST useful temperature scale for scientific purposes because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the original fixed points for the scale were arbitrarily (and poorly) chosen, giving 0°F no real meaning. 
B)  the Celsius scale was created first, and so has a longer tradition with the scientific community. 
C)  the modern Fahrenheit scale does not properly identify the steam point of water. 
D)  it is too difficult to convert Fahrenheit data into the Celsius scale. 
A)  the original fixed points for the scale were arbitrarily (and poorly) chosen, giving 0°F no real meaning. 
B)  the Celsius scale was created first, and so has a longer tradition with the scientific community. 
C)  the modern Fahrenheit scale does not properly identify the steam point of water. 
D)  it is too difficult to convert Fahrenheit data into the Celsius scale.

Question 9

The calculations of growing degree days, heating degree days and cooling degree days all require ________to be known.

Accepted Answer

mean daily

Question 10

How is the daily maximum temperature affected by the presence of clouds?

Accepted Answer

A)  warmer 
B)  warmer during day, cooler at night 
C)  cooler 
D)  no conclusive effect 
A)  warmer 
B)  warmer during day, cooler at night 
C)  cooler 
D)  no conclusive effect

Question 11

Below is a diagram of continents observed on a planet identical to the Earth, but which rotates in the opposite direction. Points $ A-G $ represent different cities on these continents.
 
-Two inland cities are located at the same latitude and within 50 km of each other. City A has an annual mean that is 12°C lower than City B. What control is the most likely cause for the much lower annual mean at City A?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Below is a diagram of continents observed...

Question 12

Comfortable room temperature is roughly 22°C.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Evaporation of water from lakes and moist soil increases their temperatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of these factors influences the sensation of temperature that the human body feels?

Accepted Answer

A)  wind speed 
B)  humidity 
C)  air temperature 
D)  all of the above 
A)  wind speed 
B)  humidity 
C)  air temperature 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Mountains tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  produce effects similar to marine climates. 
B)  enhance the effects of nearby oceans for locations that are downwind of them. 
C)  moderate seasonal temperatures. 
D)  produce more continental climates for locations downwind of them. 
A)  produce effects similar to marine climates. 
B)  enhance the effects of nearby oceans for locations that are downwind of them. 
C)  moderate seasonal temperatures. 
D)  produce more continental climates for locations downwind of them.

Question 16

The specific heat of water is high; what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water has a high density. 
B)  Water absorbs a higher percentage of solar energy than land does. 
C)  Water must gain or lose large amounts of energy when its temperature changes. 
D)  Water will always be warmer than other materials for the same energy gain or loss. 
A)  Water has a high density. 
B)  Water absorbs a higher percentage of solar energy than land does. 
C)  Water must gain or lose large amounts of energy when its temperature changes. 
D)  Water will always be warmer than other materials for the same energy gain or loss.

Question 17

List three factors that contribute to the differential heating of land and water.

Accepted Answer

Any three:
1)	land is opaque,

Question 18

Isotherm lines do not always pass directly through observing station locations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following factors would have the net effect of making a place warmer in the summer?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the middle of a landmass 
B)  at a high latitude 
C)  at a high elevation 
D)  near an ocean 
A)  in the middle of a landmass 
B)  at a high latitude 
C)  at a high elevation 
D)  near an ocean

Question 20

Over a one year period, how thick a layer in the oceans is subject to heating and cooling as the seasons change?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 centimeters 
B)  15 - 100 meters 
C)  200- 600 meters 
D)  1 meter 
E)  less than 6 meters 
A)  10 centimeters 
B)  15 - 100 meters 
C)  200- 600 meters 
D)  1 meter 
E)  less than 6 meters

Which month is most likely to be the HOTTEST in the northern hemisphere?

Reduction of Arctic sea ice is expected to:

Consider the isotherm map of the United States shown above. Which of the following statements best describes the area between Las Vegas, NV, and Palm Springs, CA?

Below is a diagram of continents observed on a planet identical to the Earth, but which rotates in the opposite direction. Points $A-G$ represent different cities on these continents. -Is the ocean current influencing City A cold or warm?

The annual temperature range at most latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere is much smaller than that in the Northern Hemisphere. The reason for this is that:

Calculating the accumulated growing degree- days for a crop can help a farmer tell when his crop will be ready for harvest.

The primary purpose served by surface ocean currents is to:

The Fahrenheit scale is considered to be the LEAST useful temperature scale for scientific purposes because:

The calculations of growing degree days, heating degree days and cooling degree days all require ________to be known.

How is the daily maximum temperature affected by the presence of clouds?

Comfortable room temperature is roughly 22°C.

Evaporation of water from lakes and moist soil increases their temperatures.

Which of these factors influences the sensation of temperature that the human body feels?

Mountains tend to:

The specific heat of water is high; what does this mean?

List three factors that contribute to the differential heating of land and water.

Isotherm lines do not always pass directly through observing station locations.

Which of the following factors would have the net effect of making a place warmer in the summer?

Over a one year period, how thick a layer in the oceans is subject to heating and cooling as the seasons change?

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

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Exam 3: Temperature

Which month is most likely to be the HOTTEST in the northern hemisphere?

Reduction of Arctic sea ice is expected to:

Consider the isotherm map of the United States shown above. Which of the following statements best describes the area between Las Vegas, NV, and Palm Springs, CA?

Below is a diagram of continents observed on a planet identical to the Earth, but which rotates in the opposite direction. Points A−G A-G A−G represent different cities on these continents. -Is the ocean current influencing City A cold or warm?

The annual temperature range at most latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere is much smaller than that in the Northern Hemisphere. The reason for this is that:

Calculating the accumulated growing degree- days for a crop can help a farmer tell when his crop will be ready for harvest.

The primary purpose served by surface ocean currents is to:

The Fahrenheit scale is considered to be the LEAST useful temperature scale for scientific purposes because:

The calculations of growing degree days, heating degree days and cooling degree days all require ________to be known.

How is the daily maximum temperature affected by the presence of clouds?

Comfortable room temperature is roughly 22°C.

Evaporation of water from lakes and moist soil increases their temperatures.

Which of these factors influences the sensation of temperature that the human body feels?

Mountains tend to:

The specific heat of water is high; what does this mean?

List three factors that contribute to the differential heating of land and water.

Isotherm lines do not always pass directly through observing station locations.

Which of the following factors would have the net effect of making a place warmer in the summer?

Over a one year period, how thick a layer in the oceans is subject to heating and cooling as the seasons change?

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

Filters

Below is a diagram of continents observed on a planet identical to the Earth, but which rotates in the opposite direction. Points $A-G$ represent different cities on these continents. -Is the ocean current influencing City A cold or warm?