Question 1

In terms of the passsage of incoming solar radiation (insolation),which is the CORRECT order?

Accepted Answer

A) Thermosphere,mesosphere,stratosphere,troposphere 
B) Mesosphere,thermosphere,troposphere,stratosphere 
C) Troposphere,stratosphere,mesosphere,thermosphere 
D) Stratosphere,troposphere,thermosphere,mesosphere 
A) Thermosphere,mesosphere,stratosphere,troposphere 
B) Mesosphere,thermosphere,troposphere,stratosphere 
C) Troposphere,stratosphere,mesosphere,thermosphere 
D) Stratosphere,troposphere,thermosphere,mesosphere

Question 2

Discuss ways in which anthropogenic climate change affects seasonality.

Accepted Answer

There are several examples given in the

Question 3

The Sunʹs height in the sky above the horizon is termed its altitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ionosphere resides principally within the thermosphere,and the ozonosphere resides within the stratosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The dominant wavelength emitted by Earth is

Accepted Answer

A) gamma radiation. 
B) thermal infrared. 
C) X-ray radiation. 
D) visible light. 
A) gamma radiation. 
B) thermal infrared. 
C) X-ray radiation. 
D) visible light.

Question 6

A by-product of photosynthesis is

Accepted Answer

A) xenon. 
B) argon. 
C) nitrogen. 
D) oxygen. 
A) xenon. 
B) argon. 
C) nitrogen. 
D) oxygen.

Question 7

Pollution generated in one country can cause problems in other countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Acid deposition results from

Accepted Answer

A) nitric acid and sulfuric acid,formed from nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. 
B) hydrocarbons,nitrogen dioxide,and carbon monoxide. 
C) carbonic acids dissolved from atmospheric carbon dioxide. 
D) hydrochloric acid,formed from the combination of hydrogen chloride and water. 
A) nitric acid and sulfuric acid,formed from nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. 
B) hydrocarbons,nitrogen dioxide,and carbon monoxide. 
C) carbonic acids dissolved from atmospheric carbon dioxide. 
D) hydrochloric acid,formed from the combination of hydrogen chloride and water.

Question 9

At the speed of light,Earth is an average of only 6 minutes and 40 seconds from the Sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The subsolar pointʹs maximum latitude is 47° N/S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Photochemical smog results from the interaction of sunlight with the combustion products of automobiles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT true regarding rotational velocities at different latitudes?

Accepted Answer

A) At 90° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1452 kmph (902 mph). 
B) At 60° latitude,the rotational velocity is 838 kmph (521 mph). 
C) At 30° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1452 kmph (902 mph). 
D) At 0° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1675 kmph (1040 mph). 
A) At 90° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1452 kmph (902 mph). 
B) At 60° latitude,the rotational velocity is 838 kmph (521 mph). 
C) At 30° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1452 kmph (902 mph). 
D) At 0° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1675 kmph (1040 mph).

Question 13

The amount of the solar energy received by a given location varies depending upon the season.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Air molecules exert air pressure through their motion,size,and number. 
B) Air pressure decreases through the troposphere then increases in the stratosphere. 
C) Air pressure decreases with increasing altitude. 
D) The atmosphere exerts a force of 1 kg/cm2; i.e.,14.7 ln/in2. 
A) Air molecules exert air pressure through their motion,size,and number. 
B) Air pressure decreases through the troposphere then increases in the stratosphere. 
C) Air pressure decreases with increasing altitude. 
D) The atmosphere exerts a force of 1 kg/cm2; i.e.,14.7 ln/in2.

Question 15

Why is normal precipitation always slightly acidic?

Accepted Answer

A) Sulfur dioxide from volcanic explosions combines with water to form sulfuric acid. 
B) Nitrogen fixing bacteria form nitric acids which evaporate into the atmosphere. 
C) Chlorine,in the presence of sunlight and hydrogen,is converted to hydrochloric acid. 
D) Precipitation dissolved carbon dioxide to form carbonic acid. 
A) Sulfur dioxide from volcanic explosions combines with water to form sulfuric acid. 
B) Nitrogen fixing bacteria form nitric acids which evaporate into the atmosphere. 
C) Chlorine,in the presence of sunlight and hydrogen,is converted to hydrochloric acid. 
D) Precipitation dissolved carbon dioxide to form carbonic acid.

Question 16

What two pollutants react with water to produce acid rain?

Accepted Answer

A) Sulfur oxides and PAN 
B) Sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides 
C) Sulfur oxides and ozone 
D) Nitrogen oxides and ozone 
A) Sulfur oxides and PAN 
B) Sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides 
C) Sulfur oxides and ozone 
D) Nitrogen oxides and ozone

In terms of the passsage of incoming solar radiation (insolation),which is the CORRECT order?

Discuss ways in which anthropogenic climate change affects seasonality.

The Sunʹs height in the sky above the horizon is termed its altitude.

The ionosphere resides principally within the thermosphere,and the ozonosphere resides within the stratosphere.

The dominant wavelength emitted by Earth is

A by-product of photosynthesis is

Pollution generated in one country can cause problems in other countries.

Acid deposition results from

At the speed of light,Earth is an average of only 6 minutes and 40 seconds from the Sun.

The subsolar pointʹs maximum latitude is 47° N/S.

Photochemical smog results from the interaction of sunlight with the combustion products of automobiles.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding rotational velocities at different latitudes?

The amount of the solar energy received by a given location varies depending upon the season.

Which of the following is FALSE?

Why is normal precipitation always slightly acidic?

What two pollutants react with water to produce acid rain?

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Landmass Denudation

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Exam 2: The Solar System,sun,and Earth

In terms of the passsage of incoming solar radiation (insolation),which is the CORRECT order?

Discuss ways in which anthropogenic climate change affects seasonality.

The Sunʹs height in the sky above the horizon is termed its altitude.

The ionosphere resides principally within the thermosphere,and the ozonosphere resides within the stratosphere.

The dominant wavelength emitted by Earth is

A by-product of photosynthesis is

Pollution generated in one country can cause problems in other countries.

Acid deposition results from

At the speed of light,Earth is an average of only 6 minutes and 40 seconds from the Sun.

The subsolar pointʹs maximum latitude is 47° N/S.

Photochemical smog results from the interaction of sunlight with the combustion products of automobiles.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding rotational velocities at different latitudes?

The amount of the solar energy received by a given location varies depending upon the season.

Which of the following is FALSE?

Why is normal precipitation always slightly acidic?

What two pollutants react with water to produce acid rain?

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