Question 1

The climate of Iceland,located at 65° N,is dictated mostly by its latitudinal position just below the Arctic Circle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Clouds,depending on cloud type,altitude,and thickness,can either heat or cool Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The land surface cools more rapidly at night than water does because

Accepted Answer

A) there is more ocean than land,so more ocean is being heated than land. 
B) water,on average,has a specific heat about four times that of land. 
C) the amount of energy stored in the water column is less than that stored in land. 
D) heat is transferred to deeper depths on land via conduction. 
A) there is more ocean than land,so more ocean is being heated than land. 
B) water,on average,has a specific heat about four times that of land. 
C) the amount of energy stored in the water column is less than that stored in land. 
D) heat is transferred to deeper depths on land via conduction.

Question 4

Clouds moderate temperatures producing lower daily maximums and higher nightly minimums.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When water evaporates,the energy that was used to evaporate the water

Accepted Answer

A) is stored as sensible heat in the evaporated water. 
B) is transferred to the air by advection when the water evaporates. 
C) is stored as latent heat in the evaporated water. 
D) is conducted into the underlying layer of water. 
A) is stored as sensible heat in the evaporated water. 
B) is transferred to the air by advection when the water evaporates. 
C) is stored as latent heat in the evaporated water. 
D) is conducted into the underlying layer of water.

Question 6

On a cloudy day,primarily shorter wavelengths of light (e.g.blues and violets)are scattered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why is the higher specific heat of water as compared to rock or soil an important factor in determining temperature characteristics and changes?

Accepted Answer

The energy needed to increase the temper

Question 8

The reflective quality of a surface is called its albedo and is expressed as a percentage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE of differences in latitudinal energy?

Accepted Answer

A) The equator has an energy balance in the summer,but a deficit in the winter. 
B) There is an energy balance between energy gains and losses around 36° latitude. 
C) Energy imbalances betweens the tropics and the poles are negligible. 
D) There is year-round energy deficit at the Tropic of Capricorn. 
A) The equator has an energy balance in the summer,but a deficit in the winter. 
B) There is an energy balance between energy gains and losses around 36° latitude. 
C) Energy imbalances betweens the tropics and the poles are negligible. 
D) There is year-round energy deficit at the Tropic of Capricorn.

Question 10

Temperature is

Accepted Answer

A) measure of the average kinetic energy of individual molecules in matter. 
B) a function of insolation and windspeed. 
C) heat,as perceived by humans and other living things. 
D) a form of energy. 
A) measure of the average kinetic energy of individual molecules in matter. 
B) a function of insolation and windspeed. 
C) heat,as perceived by humans and other living things. 
D) a form of energy.

Question 11

_________is a prolonged period of abnormally high temperatures,usually in association with humid weather.

Accepted Answer

A) Apparent temperature 
B) Sensible heat 
C) A heat wave 
D) A temperature anomaly 
A) Apparent temperature 
B) Sensible heat 
C) A heat wave 
D) A temperature anomaly

Question 12

Why do continental locations usually have greater extremes of temperature than do maritime locations at the same latitude?

Accepted Answer

The short answer is

Question 13

What is the ʺgreenhouse effectʺ as applied to Earthʹs atmosphere? How is Earth similar and different than a greenhouse?

Accepted Answer

In the most basic of terms,the greenhous

Question 14

Elevation and altitude are essentially the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Latitudinal energy imbalances drive global circulation patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Official temperature measurements are made in dark-colored,sealed boxes placed at ground-level in direct sunlight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What does ʺalbedoʺ mean? Discuss the albedo of different surfaces including several not explicitly discussed in the textbook.

Accepted Answer

Albedo is the reflective quali

Question 18

On cold,windy days,the air feels cooler due to evaporative heat loss from skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The climate of a large urban area doesnʹt typically differ from the climate of nearby rural areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The rougher a surface,the higher its albedo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The climate of Iceland,located at 65° N,is dictated mostly by its latitudinal position just below the Arctic Circle.

Clouds,depending on cloud type,altitude,and thickness,can either heat or cool Earth.

The land surface cools more rapidly at night than water does because

Clouds moderate temperatures producing lower daily maximums and higher nightly minimums.

When water evaporates,the energy that was used to evaporate the water

On a cloudy day,primarily shorter wavelengths of light (e.g.blues and violets)are scattered.

Why is the higher specific heat of water as compared to rock or soil an important factor in determining temperature characteristics and changes?

The reflective quality of a surface is called its albedo and is expressed as a percentage.

Which of the following is TRUE of differences in latitudinal energy?

Temperature is

_________is a prolonged period of abnormally high temperatures,usually in association with humid weather.

Why do continental locations usually have greater extremes of temperature than do maritime locations at the same latitude?

What is the ʺgreenhouse effectʺ as applied to Earthʹs atmosphere? How is Earth similar and different than a greenhouse?

Elevation and altitude are essentially the same thing.

Latitudinal energy imbalances drive global circulation patterns.

Official temperature measurements are made in dark-colored,sealed boxes placed at ground-level in direct sunlight.

What does ʺalbedoʺ mean? Discuss the albedo of different surfaces including several not explicitly discussed in the textbook.

On cold,windy days,the air feels cooler due to evaporative heat loss from skin.

The climate of a large urban area doesnʹt typically differ from the climate of nearby rural areas.

The rougher a surface,the higher its albedo.

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Waterʹs Unique Properties

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The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

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Exam 3: Energy Balance Essentials

The climate of Iceland,located at 65° N,is dictated mostly by its latitudinal position just below the Arctic Circle.

Clouds,depending on cloud type,altitude,and thickness,can either heat or cool Earth.

The land surface cools more rapidly at night than water does because

Clouds moderate temperatures producing lower daily maximums and higher nightly minimums.

When water evaporates,the energy that was used to evaporate the water

On a cloudy day,primarily shorter wavelengths of light (e.g.blues and violets)are scattered.

Why is the higher specific heat of water as compared to rock or soil an important factor in determining temperature characteristics and changes?

The reflective quality of a surface is called its albedo and is expressed as a percentage.

Which of the following is TRUE of differences in latitudinal energy?

Temperature is

_________is a prolonged period of abnormally high temperatures,usually in association with humid weather.

Why do continental locations usually have greater extremes of temperature than do maritime locations at the same latitude?

What is the ʺgreenhouse effectʺ as applied to Earthʹs atmosphere? How is Earth similar and different than a greenhouse?

Elevation and altitude are essentially the same thing.

Latitudinal energy imbalances drive global circulation patterns.

Official temperature measurements are made in dark-colored,sealed boxes placed at ground-level in direct sunlight.

What does ʺalbedoʺ mean? Discuss the albedo of different surfaces including several not explicitly discussed in the textbook.

On cold,windy days,the air feels cooler due to evaporative heat loss from skin.

The climate of a large urban area doesnʹt typically differ from the climate of nearby rural areas.

The rougher a surface,the higher its albedo.

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

Filters