Question 1

The atmosphere is highly ___________with respect to solar radiation.

Accepted Answer

A)  reflective 
B)  transparent 
C)  conductive 
D)  absorptive 
A)  reflective 
B)  transparent 
C)  conductive 
D)  absorptive

Question 2

The intensity of the Sun's rays at a place is determined by the time of year and the_________
of the place.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The intensity of the Sun's rays at...

Question 3

In meteorological terminology, the primary difference between convection and advection is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Convection represents upper atmosphere heat transfer and advection represents surface heat transfer. 
B)  Convection represents vertical heat transfer and advection represents horizontal heat transfer. 
C)  Convection represents surface heat transfer and advection represents upper atmosphere heat transfer. 
D)  Convection represents horizontal heat transfer and advection represents vertical heat transfer. 
E)  None of the above; the terms are used interchangeably. 
A)  Convection represents upper atmosphere heat transfer and advection represents surface heat transfer. 
B)  Convection represents vertical heat transfer and advection represents horizontal heat transfer. 
C)  Convection represents surface heat transfer and advection represents upper atmosphere heat transfer. 
D)  Convection represents horizontal heat transfer and advection represents vertical heat transfer. 
E)  None of the above; the terms are used interchangeably.

Question 4

Distance variations between the earth and the Sun are extremely important in understanding seasonal temperature variations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The vertical movements of air molecules that result in heat transfer are known as , while horizontal movements are known as_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  advection, convection 
B)  convection, advection 
C)  conduction, advection 
D)  connection, radiation 
A)  advection, convection 
B)  convection, advection 
C)  conduction, advection 
D)  connection, radiation

Question 6

The starting dates of climatological seasons are best defined by the solstices and equinoxes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During a cold winter, snow can provide a useful shelter material for animals and humans because it is a poor ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During a cold winter, snow can provide...

Question 8

The earth emits terrestrial radiation:

Accepted Answer

A)  only at night. 
B)  only over the continents. 
C)  only during the day. 
D)  all the time. 
E)  only during winter. 
A)  only at night. 
B)  only over the continents. 
C)  only during the day. 
D)  all the time. 
E)  only during winter.

Question 9

The length of daylight gets progressively longer going south from the equator on:

Accepted Answer

A)  March 21. 
B)  December 21. 
C)  September 22. 
D)  June 21. 
A)  March 21. 
B)  December 21. 
C)  September 22. 
D)  June 21.

Question 10

The longest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum are:

Accepted Answer

A)  infrared. 
B)  visible light. 
C)  ultraviolet. 
D)  radio. 
E)  gamma. 
A)  infrared. 
B)  visible light. 
C)  ultraviolet. 
D)  radio. 
E)  gamma.

Question 11

Which of the following does NOT happen to solar radiation as it passes through the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  absorption 
B)  intensification 
C)  scattering 
D)  transmission 
A)  absorption 
B)  intensification 
C)  scattering 
D)  transmission

Question 12

Which of the following gases is the best absorber of ultraviolet light?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  carbon monoxide 
D)  water vapor 
E)  nitrogen dioxide 
A)  oxygen 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  carbon monoxide 
D)  water vapor 
E)  nitrogen dioxide

Question 13

Seasonal temperature variations are due primarily to the changing distance between the earth and the Sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following correctly describes the equinoxes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The length of daylight at the Arctic and Antarctic Circle is 24 hours. 
B)  They occur in June and December. 
C)  Days and nights are equal in length in all parts of the world. 
D)  The Sun's vertical rays are striking either the Tropic of Cancer or the Tropic of Capricorn. 
A)  The length of daylight at the Arctic and Antarctic Circle is 24 hours. 
B)  They occur in June and December. 
C)  Days and nights are equal in length in all parts of the world. 
D)  The Sun's vertical rays are striking either the Tropic of Cancer or the Tropic of Capricorn.

Question 15

Although electromagnetic radiation is described with a variety of names and wavelengths, it is all fundamentally similar in behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The North Pole remains pointed towards the sun at all times, regardless of where the Earth is in its orbit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Part of the cause of the greenhouse effect is the near_________ of the atmosphere to solar radiation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Part of the cause of the greenhouse...

Question 18

The LONGEST period of daylight of the year in the United States occurs on:

Accepted Answer

A)  December 4. 
B)  June 21. 
C)  September 30. 
D)  March 3. 
E)  November 18. 
A)  December 4. 
B)  June 21. 
C)  September 30. 
D)  March 3. 
E)  November 18.

Question 19

The transfer of heat through matter by molecular collisions is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  convection. 
B)  conduction. 
C)  radiation. 
A)  convection. 
B)  conduction. 
C)  radiation.

Question 20

The higher the temperature of a radiating body, the shorter the wavelength of maximum radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The atmosphere is highly ___________with respect to solar radiation.

The intensity of the Sun's rays at a place is determined by the time of year and the_________ of the place.

In meteorological terminology, the primary difference between convection and advection is:

Distance variations between the earth and the Sun are extremely important in understanding seasonal temperature variations.

The vertical movements of air molecules that result in heat transfer are known as , while horizontal movements are known as_________ .

The starting dates of climatological seasons are best defined by the solstices and equinoxes.

During a cold winter, snow can provide a useful shelter material for animals and humans because it is a poor ____________.

The earth emits terrestrial radiation:

The length of daylight gets progressively longer going south from the equator on:

The longest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum are:

Which of the following does NOT happen to solar radiation as it passes through the atmosphere?

Which of the following gases is the best absorber of ultraviolet light?

Seasonal temperature variations are due primarily to the changing distance between the earth and the Sun.

Which of the following correctly describes the equinoxes?

Although electromagnetic radiation is described with a variety of names and wavelengths, it is all fundamentally similar in behavior.

The North Pole remains pointed towards the sun at all times, regardless of where the Earth is in its orbit.

Part of the cause of the greenhouse effect is the near_________ of the atmosphere to solar radiation.

The LONGEST period of daylight of the year in the United States occurs on:

The transfer of heat through matter by molecular collisions is called:

The higher the temperature of a radiating body, the shorter the wavelength of maximum radiation.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Temperature

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 2: Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

The atmosphere is highly ___________with respect to solar radiation.

The intensity of the Sun's rays at a place is determined by the time of year and the_________ of the place.

In meteorological terminology, the primary difference between convection and advection is:

Distance variations between the earth and the Sun are extremely important in understanding seasonal temperature variations.

The vertical movements of air molecules that result in heat transfer are known as , while horizontal movements are known as_________ .

The starting dates of climatological seasons are best defined by the solstices and equinoxes.

During a cold winter, snow can provide a useful shelter material for animals and humans because it is a poor ____________.

The earth emits terrestrial radiation:

The length of daylight gets progressively longer going south from the equator on:

The longest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum are:

Which of the following does NOT happen to solar radiation as it passes through the atmosphere?

Which of the following gases is the best absorber of ultraviolet light?

Seasonal temperature variations are due primarily to the changing distance between the earth and the Sun.

Which of the following correctly describes the equinoxes?

Although electromagnetic radiation is described with a variety of names and wavelengths, it is all fundamentally similar in behavior.

The North Pole remains pointed towards the sun at all times, regardless of where the Earth is in its orbit.

Part of the cause of the greenhouse effect is the near_________ of the atmosphere to solar radiation.

The LONGEST period of daylight of the year in the United States occurs on:

The transfer of heat through matter by molecular collisions is called:

The higher the temperature of a radiating body, the shorter the wavelength of maximum radiation.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Temperature

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