Question 1

Temperatures within the stratosphere

Accepted Answer

A) remain about the same from the tropopause to the stratopause. 
B) increase with altitude because of the absorption of ultraviolet radiation. 
C) decrease with altitude according to the normal lapse rate. 
D) decrease with altitude due to radiation losses. 
A) remain about the same from the tropopause to the stratopause. 
B) increase with altitude because of the absorption of ultraviolet radiation. 
C) decrease with altitude according to the normal lapse rate. 
D) decrease with altitude due to radiation losses.

Question 2

About half of Earthʹs crust consists of compounds containing

Accepted Answer

A) nitrogen. 
B) oxygen. 
C) ozone. 
D) argon. 
E) carbon dioxide. 
A) nitrogen. 
B) oxygen. 
C) ozone. 
D) argon. 
E) carbon dioxide.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT cited as a factor in helping to reduce air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased use of coal as an energy source. 
B) Increased vehicle fuel-efficiency. 
C) Stricter air emission regulations. 
D) Use of more alternative,clean energy sources such as wind and solar. 
A) Increased use of coal as an energy source. 
B) Increased vehicle fuel-efficiency. 
C) Stricter air emission regulations. 
D) Use of more alternative,clean energy sources such as wind and solar.

Question 4

In order to study the planetesimal hypothesis,astronomers study this process in other parts of the Galaxy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the causes and consequences of the uneven distribution of insolation.

Accepted Answer

Due to Earthʹs curved surface,lower lati

Question 6

The Clean Air Act has not been cost effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the radiation emitted from both the Sun and Earth in terms of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Accepted Answer

The sun emits shortwave radiat

Question 8

In 2010,the Clean Air Act

Accepted Answer

A) was severely weakened by the Congress in a new bill that was ultimately vetoed by the President. 
B) resulted in some 4 million lost works days. 
C) cost $27 billion to implement,but saved an estimated $110 billion. 
D) was repealed. 
A) was severely weakened by the Congress in a new bill that was ultimately vetoed by the President. 
B) resulted in some 4 million lost works days. 
C) cost $27 billion to implement,but saved an estimated $110 billion. 
D) was repealed.

Question 9

The top of Earthʹs atmosphere is approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 2,000 km (1,243 mi)above Earthʹs surface. 
B) 3,200 km (1,988 mi)above Earthʹs surface. 
C) 1,000 km (621 mi)above Earthʹs surface 
D) 480 km (300 mi)above Earthʹs surface. 
A) 2,000 km (1,243 mi)above Earthʹs surface. 
B) 3,200 km (1,988 mi)above Earthʹs surface. 
C) 1,000 km (621 mi)above Earthʹs surface 
D) 480 km (300 mi)above Earthʹs surface.

Question 10

The Sun gives off electromagnetic radiation because

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A) energy is converted into matter. 
B) matter is converted into energy. 
C) matter and energy totally annihilate one another in matter-antimatter reactions. 
D) kinetic energy is converted into potential energy. 
A) energy is converted into matter. 
B) matter is converted into energy. 
C) matter and energy totally annihilate one another in matter-antimatter reactions. 
D) kinetic energy is converted into potential energy.

Question 11

Nitrogen (N2)is

Accepted Answer

A) a product of the radioactive decay of a form of potassium in the crust. 
B) now measured at 20.946% by volume in the homosphere. 
C) cycled through the environment via the activity of bacteria. 
D) a key component of life,integrated into our bodies directly from the air. 
A) a product of the radioactive decay of a form of potassium in the crust. 
B) now measured at 20.946% by volume in the homosphere. 
C) cycled through the environment via the activity of bacteria. 
D) a key component of life,integrated into our bodies directly from the air.

Question 12

While seasonality can affect humans,humans cannot affect seasonality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The seasons are caused by the changing amounts of energy received at Earth as a result of Earthʹs elliptical orbit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Our planet and our lives are powered by

Accepted Answer

A) radiant energy from the Sun. 
B) energy derived from inside Earth. 
C) shorter wavelengths of gamma rays,X-rays,and ultraviolet. 
D) utilities and oil companies. 
A) radiant energy from the Sun. 
B) energy derived from inside Earth. 
C) shorter wavelengths of gamma rays,X-rays,and ultraviolet. 
D) utilities and oil companies.

Question 15

The Sun emits radiant energy composed almost entirely of ultraviolet and gamma -ray wavelengths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When the Sun is active (e.g.more sunspots and eruptions),the thermosphere increases in altitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All places on Earth experience the same daylength on or about March 21.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Changes in daylength,the Sunʹs altitude above the horizon,and the Sunʹs declination over the course of the year

Accepted Answer

A) produce Earthʹs rotation. 
B) are factors that follow an irregular,random cycle. 
C) are phenomena that occur only at the equator. 
D) are responsible for the seasons. 
A) produce Earthʹs rotation. 
B) are factors that follow an irregular,random cycle. 
C) are phenomena that occur only at the equator. 
D) are responsible for the seasons.

Question 19

The reaction of automobile exhaust and ultraviolet light

Accepted Answer

A) is affecting the stratospheric ozone concentration. 
B) forms smoke and fog. 
C) produces industrial smog. 
D) produces photochemical smog. 
A) is affecting the stratospheric ozone concentration. 
B) forms smoke and fog. 
C) produces industrial smog. 
D) produces photochemical smog.

Question 20

Captain Kittenger came close to the speed of sound during his record-breaking sky dive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Temperatures within the stratosphere

About half of Earthʹs crust consists of compounds containing

Which of the following is NOT cited as a factor in helping to reduce air pollution?

In order to study the planetesimal hypothesis,astronomers study this process in other parts of the Galaxy.

Describe the causes and consequences of the uneven distribution of insolation.

The Clean Air Act has not been cost effective.

Describe the radiation emitted from both the Sun and Earth in terms of the electromagnetic spectrum.

In 2010,the Clean Air Act

The top of Earthʹs atmosphere is approximately

The Sun gives off electromagnetic radiation because

Nitrogen (N₂)is

While seasonality can affect humans,humans cannot affect seasonality.

The seasons are caused by the changing amounts of energy received at Earth as a result of Earthʹs elliptical orbit.

Our planet and our lives are powered by

The Sun emits radiant energy composed almost entirely of ultraviolet and gamma -ray wavelengths.

When the Sun is active (e.g.more sunspots and eruptions),the thermosphere increases in altitude.

All places on Earth experience the same daylength on or about March 21.

Changes in daylength,the Sunʹs altitude above the horizon,and the Sunʹs declination over the course of the year

The reaction of automobile exhaust and ultraviolet light

Captain Kittenger came close to the speed of sound during his record-breaking sky dive.

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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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Exam 2: The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Temperatures within the stratosphere

About half of Earthʹs crust consists of compounds containing

Which of the following is NOT cited as a factor in helping to reduce air pollution?

In order to study the planetesimal hypothesis,astronomers study this process in other parts of the Galaxy.

Describe the causes and consequences of the uneven distribution of insolation.

The Clean Air Act has not been cost effective.

Describe the radiation emitted from both the Sun and Earth in terms of the electromagnetic spectrum.

In 2010,the Clean Air Act

The top of Earthʹs atmosphere is approximately

The Sun gives off electromagnetic radiation because

Nitrogen (N2)is

While seasonality can affect humans,humans cannot affect seasonality.

The seasons are caused by the changing amounts of energy received at Earth as a result of Earthʹs elliptical orbit.

Our planet and our lives are powered by

The Sun emits radiant energy composed almost entirely of ultraviolet and gamma -ray wavelengths.

When the Sun is active (e.g.more sunspots and eruptions),the thermosphere increases in altitude.

All places on Earth experience the same daylength on or about March 21.

Changes in daylength,the Sunʹs altitude above the horizon,and the Sunʹs declination over the course of the year

The reaction of automobile exhaust and ultraviolet light

Captain Kittenger came close to the speed of sound during his record-breaking sky dive.

The Science of Geography

Energy Balance Essentials

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

Nitrogen (N₂)is