Question 1

The__________ instrument contains a liquid of low density, such as alcohol, with an embedded dumb- bell index.

Accepted Answer

A)  maximum thermometer 
B)  thermistor 
C)  minimum thermometer 
D)  bimetal strip 
A)  maximum thermometer 
B)  thermistor 
C)  minimum thermometer 
D)  bimetal strip

Question 2

Locations that have the same Sun angle always have very similar temperatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Typically, daily temperature changes in land surfaces are greater than those for water surfaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The temperature range is lower when clouds are present. 
B)  The temperature range is not affected by the presence or absence of clouds. 
C)  The temperature range is greater when clouds are present. 
D)  Temperature range is not affected in a predictable way by the presence of clouds. 
A)  The temperature range is lower when clouds are present. 
B)  The temperature range is not affected by the presence or absence of clouds. 
C)  The temperature range is greater when clouds are present. 
D)  Temperature range is not affected in a predictable way by the presence of clouds.

Question 5

The annual range of temperature may be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures over a period of one year. 
B)  the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures during the period of one month. 
C)  the sum of the average temperatures for each month of the year. 
D)  the difference between the average temperatures of the warmest and coldest months. 
A)  the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures over a period of one year. 
B)  the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures during the period of one month. 
C)  the sum of the average temperatures for each month of the year. 
D)  the difference between the average temperatures of the warmest and coldest months.

Question 6

Clouds have a significant influence on surface temperatures because they absorb most solar radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The annual temperature range is quite small near the equator. This is true primarily because:

Accepted Answer

A)  solar radiation is nearly uniform all year. 
B)  wind speeds tend to be always slow. 
C)  the earth emits more infrared energy at these locations. 
D)  low pressure systems are almost never present. 
E)  the elevation of most land areas there is near sea level. 
A)  solar radiation is nearly uniform all year. 
B)  wind speeds tend to be always slow. 
C)  the earth emits more infrared energy at these locations. 
D)  low pressure systems are almost never present. 
E)  the elevation of most land areas there is near sea level.

Question 8

Where is the best location to place a thermometer for an accurate air temperature reading?

Accepted Answer

A)  two to three inches above the ground in a shady place 
B)  as close to a building as possible 
C)  in full sunlight so that it gets full exposure 
D)  inside a shelter painted white 
A)  two to three inches above the ground in a shady place 
B)  as close to a building as possible 
C)  in full sunlight so that it gets full exposure 
D)  inside a shelter painted white

Question 9

An electrical instument used to measure temperature is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  thermograph 
B)  thermistor 
C)  resistor 
D)  bimetal strip 
A)  thermograph 
B)  thermistor 
C)  resistor 
D)  bimetal strip

Question 10

The influence of large lakes or oceans generally reduces the annual temperature range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The influence of altitude upon temperature results in surface temperatures falling more rapidly with height than the normal lapse rate value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cloud cover reduces both the daily high and daily low temperatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A place located along a windward coast:

Accepted Answer

A)  will probably have cooler summer temperatures than an inland place at the same latitude. 
B)  will probably have summer temperatures that are very similar to an inland place at the same latitude. 
C)  will probably have warmer summer temperatures than an inland place at the same latitude. 
A)  will probably have cooler summer temperatures than an inland place at the same latitude. 
B)  will probably have summer temperatures that are very similar to an inland place at the same latitude. 
C)  will probably have warmer summer temperatures than an inland place at the same latitude.

Question 14

The minimum temperature usually occurs near sunrise because:

Accepted Answer

A)  reflection of solar radiation is a maximum. 
B)  atmospheric path is longest. 
C)  the Sun angle is lowest then. 
D)  Earth experiences a net loss of radiation until then. 
A)  reflection of solar radiation is a maximum. 
B)  atmospheric path is longest. 
C)  the Sun angle is lowest then. 
D)  Earth experiences a net loss of radiation until then.

Question 15

Why are average monthly temperatures cooler in Quito, Ecuador than Guayaquil, Ecuador?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quito is at a higher elevation. 
B)  Glaciers in the Andes Mountains moderate the air temperature in Quito. 
C)  Guayaquil is feeing the effects of global warming. 
D)  Quito is at a higher latitude. 
A)  Quito is at a higher elevation. 
B)  Glaciers in the Andes Mountains moderate the air temperature in Quito. 
C)  Guayaquil is feeing the effects of global warming. 
D)  Quito is at a higher latitude.

Question 16

Assume that there is a linear relationship between the number of heating degree- days and fuel consumption. If the number of heating degree- days tripled from one month to the next for a building, we would expect the fuel bill to:

Accepted Answer

A)  stay the same. 
B)  double. 
C)  triple. 
D)  be one- third as much. 
E)  be half as much. 
A)  stay the same. 
B)  double. 
C)  triple. 
D)  be one- third as much. 
E)  be half as much.

Question 17

Standard temperature data must be collected from sensors mounted at a height of:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 meter (3 feet) 
B)  2 meters (6 feet) 
C)  1.5 meters (5 feet) 
D)  3 meters (10 feet) 
A)  1 meter (3 feet) 
B)  2 meters (6 feet) 
C)  1.5 meters (5 feet) 
D)  3 meters (10 feet)

Question 18

In addition to a good quality thermometer, list three factors that are needed to obtain an accurate temperature reading.

Accepted Answer

The thermometer must be shaded

Question 19

The daily maximum temperature occurs at the time:

Accepted Answer

A)  when outgoing radiation equals incoming. 
B)  when incoming radiation first exceeds outgoing radiation. 
C)  of maximum incoming radiation. 
D)  near noon. 
A)  when outgoing radiation equals incoming. 
B)  when incoming radiation first exceeds outgoing radiation. 
C)  of maximum incoming radiation. 
D)  near noon.

Question 20

The California coast is influenced by a cold ocean current.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The__________ instrument contains a liquid of low density, such as alcohol, with an embedded dumb- bell index.

Locations that have the same Sun angle always have very similar temperatures.

Typically, daily temperature changes in land surfaces are greater than those for water surfaces.

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

The annual range of temperature may be described as:

Clouds have a significant influence on surface temperatures because they absorb most solar radiation.

The annual temperature range is quite small near the equator. This is true primarily because:

Where is the best location to place a thermometer for an accurate air temperature reading?

An electrical instument used to measure temperature is known as a:

The influence of large lakes or oceans generally reduces the annual temperature range.

The influence of altitude upon temperature results in surface temperatures falling more rapidly with height than the normal lapse rate value.

Cloud cover reduces both the daily high and daily low temperatures.

A place located along a windward coast:

The minimum temperature usually occurs near sunrise because:

Why are average monthly temperatures cooler in Quito, Ecuador than Guayaquil, Ecuador?

Assume that there is a linear relationship between the number of heating degree- days and fuel consumption. If the number of heating degree- days tripled from one month to the next for a building, we would expect the fuel bill to:

Standard temperature data must be collected from sensors mounted at a height of:

In addition to a good quality thermometer, list three factors that are needed to obtain an accurate temperature reading.

The daily maximum temperature occurs at the time:

The California coast is influenced by a cold ocean current.

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Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

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Exam 3: Temperature

The__________ instrument contains a liquid of low density, such as alcohol, with an embedded dumb- bell index.

Locations that have the same Sun angle always have very similar temperatures.

Typically, daily temperature changes in land surfaces are greater than those for water surfaces.

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

The annual range of temperature may be described as:

Clouds have a significant influence on surface temperatures because they absorb most solar radiation.

The annual temperature range is quite small near the equator. This is true primarily because:

Where is the best location to place a thermometer for an accurate air temperature reading?

An electrical instument used to measure temperature is known as a:

The influence of large lakes or oceans generally reduces the annual temperature range.

The influence of altitude upon temperature results in surface temperatures falling more rapidly with height than the normal lapse rate value.

Cloud cover reduces both the daily high and daily low temperatures.

A place located along a windward coast:

The minimum temperature usually occurs near sunrise because:

Why are average monthly temperatures cooler in Quito, Ecuador than Guayaquil, Ecuador?

Assume that there is a linear relationship between the number of heating degree- days and fuel consumption. If the number of heating degree- days tripled from one month to the next for a building, we would expect the fuel bill to:

Standard temperature data must be collected from sensors mounted at a height of:

In addition to a good quality thermometer, list three factors that are needed to obtain an accurate temperature reading.

The daily maximum temperature occurs at the time:

The California coast is influenced by a cold ocean current.

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