Question 1

If the maximum temperature on a particular day is 30°F and the minimum temperature is 21°F, then the daily temperature range is:

Accepted Answer

A)  25.5°F 
B)  51°F 
C)  9°F 
D)  the daily temperature range cannot be determined with the data provided. 
A)  25.5°F 
B)  51°F 
C)  9°F 
D)  the daily temperature range cannot be determined with the data provided.

Question 2

Snow does not immediately melt away on a mild spring day because:

Accepted Answer

A)  shortwave radiation from the sun is absorbed but not re- radiated as longwave. 
B)  snow is more resistant to melting when it's been sitting on the ground for a long time. 
C)  the high albedo of the snow keeps air temperatures cooler. 
D)  snow allows more longwave radiation to be absorbed by the air. 
A)  shortwave radiation from the sun is absorbed but not re- radiated as longwave. 
B)  snow is more resistant to melting when it's been sitting on the ground for a long time. 
C)  the high albedo of the snow keeps air temperatures cooler. 
D)  snow allows more longwave radiation to be absorbed by the air.

Question 3

$\begin{array}{|l|c|}
\hline \text { MONTH } & \begin{array}{c}
\text { MONTHLY } \
\text { MEAN TEMP. }
\end{array} \\hline \text { January } & 28.4^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \
\hline \text { February } & 29.9^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \
\hline \text { March } & 36.9^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \
\hline \text { April } & 42.9^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \
\hline \text { May } & 46.8^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \
\hline \text { June } & 58.2^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \
\hline \text { July } & 66.1^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \
\hline \text { August } & 65.2^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \
\hline \text { September } & 57.6^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \
\hline \text { October } & 49.1^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \
\hline \text { November } & 32.5^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \
\hline \text { December } & 27.5^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \
\hline
\end{array}$
$2010 \text { Monthly Mean Temperatures for the state of Idaho. Source: NOAA's NCDC Climate at a Glance }$
-Refer to the chart above of 2010 monthly mean temperatures for the state of Idaho. Based on this data, what was the annual mean temperature for Idaho in 2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  45.1°F 
B)  47.25°F 
C)  38.6°F 
D)  46.8°F 
A)  45.1°F 
B)  47.25°F 
C)  38.6°F 
D)  46.8°F

Question 4

The daily temperature range is greater at higher elevations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Locations on Earth which have the largest annual temperature change from summer to winter are often:

Accepted Answer

A)  at the equator. 
B)  at high latitudes. 
C)  at low altitudes. 
D)  near an ocean. 
E)  very humid. 
A)  at the equator. 
B)  at high latitudes. 
C)  at low altitudes. 
D)  near an ocean. 
E)  very humid.

Question 6

The warmest temperature ever recorded in the United States occurred in Death Valley, CA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An isotherm on a map:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies all places that have the same annual mean temperature. 
B)  connects points of equal temperature. 
C)  represents the coldest place on the map. 
D)  represents the warmest place on the map. 
A)  identifies all places that have the same annual mean temperature. 
B)  connects points of equal temperature. 
C)  represents the coldest place on the map. 
D)  represents the warmest place on the map.

Question 8

If the maximum temperature for a particular day is 26°C and the minimum temperature is 14°C, the daily mean would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  40°C. 
B)  20°C. 
C)  13°C. 
D)  12°C. 
E)  The daily mean cannot be determined with the data provided. 
A)  40°C. 
B)  20°C. 
C)  13°C. 
D)  12°C. 
E)  The daily mean cannot be determined with the data provided.

Question 9

If other factors are constant, an increase in humidity will lead to an increase in the rate of perspiration evaporation from skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The lag of the maximum is exhibited when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the maximum temperature during a year does not occur until autumn. 
B)  the highest levels of solar radiation are not received until late afternoon. 
C)  the warmest annual mean temperature occurs in the year following maximum CO2 emissions. 
D)  the maximum temperature for the day occurs several hours after maximum solar radiation receipt. 
A)  the maximum temperature during a year does not occur until autumn. 
B)  the highest levels of solar radiation are not received until late afternoon. 
C)  the warmest annual mean temperature occurs in the year following maximum CO2 emissions. 
D)  the maximum temperature for the day occurs several hours after maximum solar radiation receipt.

Question 11

An energy surplus in the atmosphere from solar radiation occurs:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the morning. 
B)  exactly at midnight. 
C)  between midnight and dawn. 
D)  between sunset and midnight. 
E)  in the early afternoon. 
A)  in the morning. 
B)  exactly at midnight. 
C)  between midnight and dawn. 
D)  between sunset and midnight. 
E)  in the early afternoon.

Question 12

A primary reason for drawing isotherms on a map of temperature values is to allow:

Accepted Answer

A)  determination of temperature ranges. 
B)  elimination of extreme values. 
C)  calculation of mean values. 
D)  recognition of temperature patterns. 
A)  determination of temperature ranges. 
B)  elimination of extreme values. 
C)  calculation of mean values. 
D)  recognition of temperature patterns.

Question 13

The daily mean temperature in a particular place is 83. How many cooling- degree days were accumulated?

Accepted Answer

A)  18 cooling degree days 
B)  83 cooling degree days 
C)  74 cooling degree days 
D)  148 cooling degree days 
A)  18 cooling degree days 
B)  83 cooling degree days 
C)  74 cooling degree days 
D)  148 cooling degree days

Question 14

A primary reason why land areas warm up more rapidly than water areas is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  land absorbs more solar energy. 
B)  heat from Earth's interior warms the land. 
C)  land is a better emitter of energy. 
D)  evaporation is usually greater on land. 
E)  on land, all solar energy is absorbed in a shallow layer. 
A)  land absorbs more solar energy. 
B)  heat from Earth's interior warms the land. 
C)  land is a better emitter of energy. 
D)  evaporation is usually greater on land. 
E)  on land, all solar energy is absorbed in a shallow layer.

Question 15

The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1°C is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  specific heat. 
B)  conductive heat. 
C)  latent heat. 
D)  kinetic heat. 
A)  specific heat. 
B)  conductive heat. 
C)  latent heat. 
D)  kinetic heat.

Question 16

Daily and seasonal temperature cycles depend primarily on:

Accepted Answer

A)  distance from the Sun. 
B)  only terrestrial radiation. 
C)  the combined effects of solar and terrestrial radiation. 
D)  friction between the wind and Earth surface. 
E)  only solar radiation. 
A)  distance from the Sun. 
B)  only terrestrial radiation. 
C)  the combined effects of solar and terrestrial radiation. 
D)  friction between the wind and Earth surface. 
E)  only solar radiation.

Question 17

Surface air temperatures rise and fall more slowly over land areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following explain the difference between land and water temperature patterns EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  evaporative cooling is more common over water than over land. 
B)  radiation does not penetrate as deeply in land as it does in water. 
C)  land has a higher specific heat than water. 
D)  convective mixing helps distribute heat energy throughout a water body. 
A)  evaporative cooling is more common over water than over land. 
B)  radiation does not penetrate as deeply in land as it does in water. 
C)  land has a higher specific heat than water. 
D)  convective mixing helps distribute heat energy throughout a water body.

Question 19

The Kelvin scale is preferred in some scientific applications because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it was created first and so has the longest history of scientific validation. 
B)  it has the same degree value as the Fahrenheit scale, making it easier for Americans to use. 
C)  0 K represents the freezing point of water, a useful scientific basis for a temperature scale. 
D)  0 K actually represents absolute zero, so the scale is based on the actual scientific definition of temperature. 
A)  it was created first and so has the longest history of scientific validation. 
B)  it has the same degree value as the Fahrenheit scale, making it easier for Americans to use. 
C)  0 K represents the freezing point of water, a useful scientific basis for a temperature scale. 
D)  0 K actually represents absolute zero, so the scale is based on the actual scientific definition of temperature.

Question 20

Miami, FL averages less than 500 annual heating- degree days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If the maximum temperature on a particular day is 30°F and the minimum temperature is 21°F, then the daily temperature range is:

Snow does not immediately melt away on a mild spring day because:

The daily temperature range is greater at higher elevations.

Locations on Earth which have the largest annual temperature change from summer to winter are often:

The warmest temperature ever recorded in the United States occurred in Death Valley, CA.

An isotherm on a map:

If the maximum temperature for a particular day is 26°C and the minimum temperature is 14°C, the daily mean would be:

If other factors are constant, an increase in humidity will lead to an increase in the rate of perspiration evaporation from skin.

The lag of the maximum is exhibited when:

An energy surplus in the atmosphere from solar radiation occurs:

A primary reason for drawing isotherms on a map of temperature values is to allow:

The daily mean temperature in a particular place is 83. How many cooling- degree days were accumulated?

A primary reason why land areas warm up more rapidly than water areas is that:

The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1°C is called:

Daily and seasonal temperature cycles depend primarily on:

Surface air temperatures rise and fall more slowly over land areas.

All of the following explain the difference between land and water temperature patterns EXCEPT:

The Kelvin scale is preferred in some scientific applications because:

Miami, FL averages less than 500 annual heating- degree days.

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Exam 3: Temperature

If the maximum temperature on a particular day is 30°F and the minimum temperature is 21°F, then the daily temperature range is:

Snow does not immediately melt away on a mild spring day because:

The daily temperature range is greater at higher elevations.

Locations on Earth which have the largest annual temperature change from summer to winter are often:

The warmest temperature ever recorded in the United States occurred in Death Valley, CA.

An isotherm on a map:

If the maximum temperature for a particular day is 26°C and the minimum temperature is 14°C, the daily mean would be:

If other factors are constant, an increase in humidity will lead to an increase in the rate of perspiration evaporation from skin.

The lag of the maximum is exhibited when:

An energy surplus in the atmosphere from solar radiation occurs:

A primary reason for drawing isotherms on a map of temperature values is to allow:

The daily mean temperature in a particular place is 83. How many cooling- degree days were accumulated?

A primary reason why land areas warm up more rapidly than water areas is that:

The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1°C is called:

Daily and seasonal temperature cycles depend primarily on:

Surface air temperatures rise and fall more slowly over land areas.

All of the following explain the difference between land and water temperature patterns EXCEPT:

The Kelvin scale is preferred in some scientific applications because:

Miami, FL averages less than 500 annual heating- degree days.

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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