Question 1

Fairbanks, Alaska (65°N), has more hours of daylight in June than Miami, Florida (26°N).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Light that is scattered and eventually reaches the earth's surface after having its direction changed is called __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Light that is scattered and eventually reaches...

Question 3

The brightness of the daytime sky is due to ______of light.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The brightness of the daytime sky is...

Question 4

What energy transfer process is the most important in the transfer of energy from the earth's surface into the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What energy transfer process is the most...

Question 5

Low sun angles result in reduced solar energy because:

Accepted Answer

A)  absorption is reduced. 
B)  Sun - Earth distance is greater. 
C)  energy is spread over a larger area. 
D)  day lengths are shorter. 
A)  absorption is reduced. 
B)  Sun - Earth distance is greater. 
C)  energy is spread over a larger area. 
D)  day lengths are shorter.

Question 6

Which of the following gases does NOT absorb any significant portion of incoming solar radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  ozone 
B)  water vapor 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  oxygen 
A)  ozone 
B)  water vapor 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  oxygen

Question 7

Earth is closest to the Sun during:

Accepted Answer

A)  Northern hemisphere autumn. 
B)  Southern hemisphere winter. 
C)  Northern hemisphere winter. 
D)  Southern hemisphere autumn. 
E)  Northern hemisphere summer. 
A)  Northern hemisphere autumn. 
B)  Southern hemisphere winter. 
C)  Northern hemisphere winter. 
D)  Southern hemisphere autumn. 
E)  Northern hemisphere summer.

Question 8

All objects emit radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As an object cools, the wavelengths of its maximum radiation shorten.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Visible light comprises more than half of the total solar energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following describes the role played by the water cycle in determining the earth's heat budget?

Accepted Answer

A)  transfers heat from atmosphere to space 
B)  transfers heat from atmosphere to surface 
C)  transfers heat from surface to atmosphere 
D)  has no significant role 
A)  transfers heat from atmosphere to space 
B)  transfers heat from atmosphere to surface 
C)  transfers heat from surface to atmosphere 
D)  has no significant role

Question 12

Earth's perihelion:

Accepted Answer

A)  coincides with the winter solstice. 
B)  occurs when the earth is farthest from the Sun. 
C)  coincides with the summer solstice. 
D)  would not exist if the earth's orbit were circular. 
A)  coincides with the winter solstice. 
B)  occurs when the earth is farthest from the Sun. 
C)  coincides with the summer solstice. 
D)  would not exist if the earth's orbit were circular.

Question 13

Most of the solar energy absorbed by planet Earth and its atmosphere is absorbed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  atmospheric gases. 
B)  clouds. 
C)  the earth's surface. 
D)  atmospheric dust. 
A)  atmospheric gases. 
B)  clouds. 
C)  the earth's surface. 
D)  atmospheric dust.

Question 14

At what time of year is the earth's axis not tilted either toward or away from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

A)  aphelion 
B)  autumnal equinox 
C)  summer solstice 
D)  winter solstice 
E)  perihelion 
A)  aphelion 
B)  autumnal equinox 
C)  summer solstice 
D)  winter solstice 
E)  perihelion

Question 15

The spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  December 21. 
B)  January 3. 
C)  March 21. 
D)  June 21. 
E)  September 22. 
A)  December 21. 
B)  January 3. 
C)  March 21. 
D)  June 21. 
E)  September 22.

Question 16

When an object absorbs radiant energy, its temperature increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The equator receives vertical rays from the Sun year- round.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Deserts, with their very dry air, experience cool nighttime temperatures because of a weaker greenhouse effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The date that the Sun "sets" at the North Pole is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Flagstaff, AZ is at 35 degrees N latitude. What is the angle of the Sun's noon rays here on March 21?

Accepted Answer

A)  35 degrees 
B)  0 degrees 
C)  47 degrees 
D)  55 degrees 
A)  35 degrees 
B)  0 degrees 
C)  47 degrees 
D)  55 degrees

Fairbanks, Alaska (65°N), has more hours of daylight in June than Miami, Florida (26°N).

Light that is scattered and eventually reaches the earth's surface after having its direction changed is called __________ .

The brightness of the daytime sky is due to ______of light.

What energy transfer process is the most important in the transfer of energy from the earth's surface into the atmosphere?

Low sun angles result in reduced solar energy because:

Which of the following gases does NOT absorb any significant portion of incoming solar radiation?

Earth is closest to the Sun during:

All objects emit radiation.

As an object cools, the wavelengths of its maximum radiation shorten.

Visible light comprises more than half of the total solar energy.

Which of the following describes the role played by the water cycle in determining the earth's heat budget?

Earth's perihelion:

Most of the solar energy absorbed by planet Earth and its atmosphere is absorbed by:

At what time of year is the earth's axis not tilted either toward or away from the Sun?

The spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on approximately:

When an object absorbs radiant energy, its temperature increases.

The equator receives vertical rays from the Sun year- round.

Deserts, with their very dry air, experience cool nighttime temperatures because of a weaker greenhouse effect.

The date that the Sun "sets" at the North Pole is:

Flagstaff, AZ is at 35 degrees N latitude. What is the angle of the Sun's noon rays here on March 21?

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Exam 2: Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Fairbanks, Alaska (65°N), has more hours of daylight in June than Miami, Florida (26°N).

Light that is scattered and eventually reaches the earth's surface after having its direction changed is called __________ .

The brightness of the daytime sky is due to ______of light.

What energy transfer process is the most important in the transfer of energy from the earth's surface into the atmosphere?

Low sun angles result in reduced solar energy because:

Which of the following gases does NOT absorb any significant portion of incoming solar radiation?

Earth is closest to the Sun during:

All objects emit radiation.

As an object cools, the wavelengths of its maximum radiation shorten.

Visible light comprises more than half of the total solar energy.

Which of the following describes the role played by the water cycle in determining the earth's heat budget?

Earth's perihelion:

Most of the solar energy absorbed by planet Earth and its atmosphere is absorbed by:

At what time of year is the earth's axis not tilted either toward or away from the Sun?

The spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on approximately:

When an object absorbs radiant energy, its temperature increases.

The equator receives vertical rays from the Sun year- round.

Deserts, with their very dry air, experience cool nighttime temperatures because of a weaker greenhouse effect.

The date that the Sun "sets" at the North Pole is:

Flagstaff, AZ is at 35 degrees N latitude. What is the angle of the Sun's noon rays here on March 21?

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