Question 1

Why do the tropics have a positive net radiation while the poles have a negative value? How is the energy difference equalized?

Accepted Answer

The latitudinal imbalance in insolation

Question 2

A stove that circulates heated air to uniformly cook food is an example of__________ heat transfer.

Accepted Answer

A) kinetic 
B) latent 
C) conductional 
D) convectional 
A) kinetic 
B) latent 
C) conductional 
D) convectional

Question 3

The Celsius scale

Accepted Answer

A) was developed by Fahrenheit,who also developed the alcohol and mercury thermometers. 
B) was developed by the British physicist Lord Kelvin. 
C) is used exclusively in the United States. 
D) places freezing at 0° and was formerly called centigrade. 
E) places freezing at 32° and boiling at 212°. 
A) was developed by Fahrenheit,who also developed the alcohol and mercury thermometers. 
B) was developed by the British physicist Lord Kelvin. 
C) is used exclusively in the United States. 
D) places freezing at 0° and was formerly called centigrade. 
E) places freezing at 32° and boiling at 212°.

Question 4

Which of the following is a nonradiative transfer of longwave radiation to the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) The greenhouse effect. 
B) Stratospheric ozone radiation. 
C) Conduction from the surface. 
D) Latent heat transfer. 
A) The greenhouse effect. 
B) Stratospheric ozone radiation. 
C) Conduction from the surface. 
D) Latent heat transfer.

Question 5

The albedo of a surface is a measure of which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A) Reflection 
B) Transmission 
C) Solar radiation receipt 
D) Scattering 
A) Reflection 
B) Transmission 
C) Solar radiation receipt 
D) Scattering

Question 6

Where should you move to if you wanted to live an a region with the greatest annual range of temperatures? If you changed your mind and wanted to live in the region with the lowest annual temperature range where should you go? What are the qualities that create each of these situations?

Accepted Answer

The largest average annual temperature r

Question 7

The average building in the United States does not receive enough solar energy required to heat the inside of the building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In equatorial and tropic regions,energy surpluses prevail,whereas energy deficits prevail at higher latitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The intensity of solar radiation decreases away from the equator and poleward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most evaporation occurs over large land masses influenced by continentality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When light passes from one medium to another,resulting in a change in its speed and direction

Accepted Answer

A) transmission happens. 
B) refraction occurs. 
C) Rayleigh scattering is the predominant effect. 
D) it is usually not affected physically. 
A) transmission happens. 
B) refraction occurs. 
C) Rayleigh scattering is the predominant effect. 
D) it is usually not affected physically.

Question 12

The land-water heating difference that specifically relates to opaqueness is

Accepted Answer

A) transparency. 
B) evaporation. 
C) specific heat. 
D) altitude. 
A) transparency. 
B) evaporation. 
C) specific heat. 
D) altitude.

Question 13

Between the tropics,low angle of insolation,variable day lengths,and high seasonal variations create an energy deficit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

As it pertains to differences in land-water heating,transparency

Accepted Answer

A) produces a heat loading at the surface of water bodies. 
B) refers to the fact that land is opaque and water is transparent. 
C) is greater in land than water. 
D) produces a photic layer that normally is 2000 m (6600 ft.)deep. 
A) produces a heat loading at the surface of water bodies. 
B) refers to the fact that land is opaque and water is transparent. 
C) is greater in land than water. 
D) produces a photic layer that normally is 2000 m (6600 ft.)deep.

Question 15

Net radiation (NET R)refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of insolation coming into the surface. 
B) the balance of all radiation incoming and outgoing at Earthʹs surface. 
C) the amount of insolation not absorbed at the surface. 
D) the net energy expended for ground heating and cooling. 
A) the amount of insolation coming into the surface. 
B) the balance of all radiation incoming and outgoing at Earthʹs surface. 
C) the amount of insolation not absorbed at the surface. 
D) the net energy expended for ground heating and cooling.

Question 16

The effect of wind and temperature on the human skin is called the

Accepted Answer

A) apparent temperature index. 
B) wind-chill factor. 
C) sensible heat measurement. 
D) heat index. 
A) apparent temperature index. 
B) wind-chill factor. 
C) sensible heat measurement. 
D) heat index.

Question 17

-Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) The Northern and Southern hemispheres are dominated equally by continentality. 
B) The Northern and Southern hemispheres are dominated equally by maritime influences. 
C) Northern Hemisphere temperatures are more strongly dominated by continentality than are Southern Hemisphere temperatures. 
D) Southern Hemisphere temperatures are more strongly dominated by continentality than are Northern Hemisphere temperatures. 
A) The Northern and Southern hemispheres are dominated equally by continentality. 
B) The Northern and Southern hemispheres are dominated equally by maritime influences. 
C) Northern Hemisphere temperatures are more strongly dominated by continentality than are Southern Hemisphere temperatures. 
D) Southern Hemisphere temperatures are more strongly dominated by continentality than are Northern Hemisphere temperatures.

Question 18

Snow line elevation increases with increasing latitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

-The relationship between the insolation curve and the air temperature curve on a graph of daily surface energy

Accepted Answer

A) exhibits a lag of several hours between the plotted lines. 
B) shows that peak temperatures occur near noon,whereas peak insolation receipt is at 3:00 or 4:00 P.M. 
C) coincide at noon. 
D) shows little or no relationship between the two variables. 
A) exhibits a lag of several hours between the plotted lines. 
B) shows that peak temperatures occur near noon,whereas peak insolation receipt is at 3:00 or 4:00 P.M. 
C) coincide at noon. 
D) shows little or no relationship between the two variables.

Question 20

Average air temperatures at higher elevations are generally higher,with smaller differences between areas of direct sunlight and shadow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why do the tropics have a positive net radiation while the poles have a negative value? How is the energy difference equalized?

A stove that circulates heated air to uniformly cook food is an example of__________ heat transfer.

The Celsius scale

Which of the following is a nonradiative transfer of longwave radiation to the atmosphere?

The albedo of a surface is a measure of which of the following processes?

Where should you move to if you wanted to live an a region with the greatest annual range of temperatures? If you changed your mind and wanted to live in the region with the lowest annual temperature range where should you go? What are the qualities that create each of these situations?

The average building in the United States does not receive enough solar energy required to heat the inside of the building.

In equatorial and tropic regions,energy surpluses prevail,whereas energy deficits prevail at higher latitudes.

The intensity of solar radiation decreases away from the equator and poleward.

Most evaporation occurs over large land masses influenced by continentality.

When light passes from one medium to another,resulting in a change in its speed and direction

The land-water heating difference that specifically relates to opaqueness is

Between the tropics,low angle of insolation,variable day lengths,and high seasonal variations create an energy deficit.

As it pertains to differences in land-water heating,transparency

Net radiation (NET R)refers to

The effect of wind and temperature on the human skin is called the

-Which of the following is TRUE?

Snow line elevation increases with increasing latitude.

-The relationship between the insolation curve and the air temperature curve on a graph of daily surface energy

Average air temperatures at higher elevations are generally higher,with smaller differences between areas of direct sunlight and shadow.

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Why do the tropics have a positive net radiation while the poles have a negative value? How is the energy difference equalized?

A stove that circulates heated air to uniformly cook food is an example of__________ heat transfer.

The Celsius scale

Which of the following is a nonradiative transfer of longwave radiation to the atmosphere?

The albedo of a surface is a measure of which of the following processes?

Where should you move to if you wanted to live an a region with the greatest annual range of temperatures? If you changed your mind and wanted to live in the region with the lowest annual temperature range where should you go? What are the qualities that create each of these situations?

The average building in the United States does not receive enough solar energy required to heat the inside of the building.

In equatorial and tropic regions,energy surpluses prevail,whereas energy deficits prevail at higher latitudes.

The intensity of solar radiation decreases away from the equator and poleward.

Most evaporation occurs over large land masses influenced by continentality.

When light passes from one medium to another,resulting in a change in its speed and direction

The land-water heating difference that specifically relates to opaqueness is

Between the tropics,low angle of insolation,variable day lengths,and high seasonal variations create an energy deficit.

As it pertains to differences in land-water heating,transparency

Net radiation (NET R)refers to

The effect of wind and temperature on the human skin is called the

-Which of the following is TRUE?

Snow line elevation increases with increasing latitude.

-The relationship between the insolation curve and the air temperature curve on a graph of daily surface energy

Average air temperatures at higher elevations are generally higher,with smaller differences between areas of direct sunlight and shadow.

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

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