Question 1

The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are _______ because of  _______.

Accepted Answer

A) well mixed; thermal motions (i.e.,convection) 
B) well mixed; the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to diffuse randomly 
C) poorly mixed; the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to separate into layers 
D) poorly mixed; thermal motions (i.e.,convection) 
A) well mixed; thermal motions (i.e.,convection) 
B) well mixed; the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to diffuse randomly 
C) poorly mixed; the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to separate into layers 
D) poorly mixed; thermal motions (i.e.,convection)

Question 2

The aurora occur primarily in the ozonosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE about Earthʹs atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) It allows gamma rays and X-rays reach the surface. 
B) It is denser at higher altitudes. 
C) The ozonosphere and ionosphere shield the surface from harmful radiation. 
D) Variable gases are the dominant gases in the atmosphere. 
A) It allows gamma rays and X-rays reach the surface. 
B) It is denser at higher altitudes. 
C) The ozonosphere and ionosphere shield the surface from harmful radiation. 
D) Variable gases are the dominant gases in the atmosphere.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about ozone is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropospheric ozone is a component of photochemical smog. 
B) Ozone in the stratosphere protects human health. 
C) Stratospheric ozone absorbs harmful radiation. 
D) Ozone in the lower atmosphere protects human health. 
A) Tropospheric ozone is a component of photochemical smog. 
B) Ozone in the stratosphere protects human health. 
C) Stratospheric ozone absorbs harmful radiation. 
D) Ozone in the lower atmosphere protects human health.

Question 5

Natural acidic rainfall primarily results from the interaction of water with

Accepted Answer

A) nitrogen oxides. 
B) PAN. 
C) sulfur oxides. 
D) ozone. 
E) carbon dioxide. 
A) nitrogen oxides. 
B) PAN. 
C) sulfur oxides. 
D) ozone. 
E) carbon dioxide.

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE of nitrogen?

Accepted Answer

A) Nitrogen is a variable gas. 
B) The human body obtains the nitrogen it needs from the air. 
C) There is very little nitrogen in the atmosphere. 
D) The nitrogen that the human body needs is derived from food not the air. 
A) Nitrogen is a variable gas. 
B) The human body obtains the nitrogen it needs from the air. 
C) There is very little nitrogen in the atmosphere. 
D) The nitrogen that the human body needs is derived from food not the air.

Question 7

The Sunʹs declination refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the angular height of the Sun above the horizon. 
B) its altitude,in thousands of feet,above the horizon. 
C) the latitude of the subsolar point. 
D) how far the Sun is from Earth. 
A) the angular height of the Sun above the horizon. 
B) its altitude,in thousands of feet,above the horizon. 
C) the latitude of the subsolar point. 
D) how far the Sun is from Earth.

Question 8

Earth rotates east to west,or clockwise,when viewed from above the North Pole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What the the primary factors to contribute to seasonality on Earth.

Accepted Answer

Earthʹs revolution around the

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE of the Sunʹs electromagnetic spectrum?

Accepted Answer

A) It consists exclusively of visible light and infrared energy. 
B) It consists exclusively of streams of charged particles. 
C) It consists of gamma ray,X-ray,ultraviolet,visible,and infrared wavelengths. 
D) It consists exclusively of radiant energy made of gamma ray,X-ray,and ultraviolet wavelengths. 
A) It consists exclusively of visible light and infrared energy. 
B) It consists exclusively of streams of charged particles. 
C) It consists of gamma ray,X-ray,ultraviolet,visible,and infrared wavelengths. 
D) It consists exclusively of radiant energy made of gamma ray,X-ray,and ultraviolet wavelengths.

Question 11

In 1974,Dr.Rowland and Dr.Molina made what observation regarding ozone (O 3)?

Accepted Answer

A) Ground-level O3 irritates human eyes and respiratory systems. 
B) Automobile exhaust and sunlight were producing photochemical smog. 
C) Anthropogenic O3 releases were a major culprit in global warming. 
D) The photochemical interactions of chlorofluorocarbons and O3. 
A) Ground-level O3 irritates human eyes and respiratory systems. 
B) Automobile exhaust and sunlight were producing photochemical smog. 
C) Anthropogenic O3 releases were a major culprit in global warming. 
D) The photochemical interactions of chlorofluorocarbons and O3.

Question 12

The Sun is directly overhead north of 23.5° north latitude twice a year.)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

On the Northern Hemisphereʹs summer solstice,areas above Arctic Circle are completely within the circle of illumination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

For observers in the Northern Hemisphere,which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Daylength decreases from the winter solstice until the vernal equinox,when it begins to increase. 
B) Daylength variations are negligible for all locations throughout the year except above the Arctic Circle. 
C) Daylength is longest on the summer solstice and is shortest on the winter solstice. 
D) Daylength becomes increasingly longer during the period from the summer solstice until the winter solstice. 
A) Daylength decreases from the winter solstice until the vernal equinox,when it begins to increase. 
B) Daylength variations are negligible for all locations throughout the year except above the Arctic Circle. 
C) Daylength is longest on the summer solstice and is shortest on the winter solstice. 
D) Daylength becomes increasingly longer during the period from the summer solstice until the winter solstice.

Question 15

In which two atmospheric zones does temperature decrease with altitude?

Accepted Answer

A) Troposphere and mesosphere 
B) Troposphere and stratosphere 
C) Stratosphere and thermosphere 
D) Stratosphere and mesosphere 
E) None of the above temperature decreases with increasing altitude in all layers of the atmosphere. 
A) Troposphere and mesosphere 
B) Troposphere and stratosphere 
C) Stratosphere and thermosphere 
D) Stratosphere and mesosphere 
E) None of the above temperature decreases with increasing altitude in all layers of the atmosphere.

Question 16

The longest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere are experienced at the

Accepted Answer

A) vernal equinox. 
B) time of 24-hour days at the South Pole. 
C) winter solstice. 
D) time that the Sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer. 
E) autumnal equinox. 
A) vernal equinox. 
B) time of 24-hour days at the South Pole. 
C) winter solstice. 
D) time that the Sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer. 
E) autumnal equinox.

Question 17

At sea level,the pressure of the atmosphere is about _______ kg/cm 2.

Accepted Answer

A) 2.6 
B) 6.7 
C) 1.0 
D) 8.2 
A) 2.6 
B) 6.7 
C) 1.0 
D) 8.2

Question 18

What is the circle of illumination and its importance?

Accepted Answer

The circle of illumination is

Question 19

Draw and label a diagram of the Earth-Sun relationship for the four seasons.Include the average distance from Earth to the Sun,the location of the subsolar point for each seasonal event,and the name and date for each of the solstices and equinoxes.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Fi

Question 20

Temperature inversions occur

Accepted Answer

A) during episodes of reduced air pollution. 
B) when surface temperatures are cooler than overlying air. 
C) when surface temperatures are higher than overlying layers of air. 
D) when there is good air drainage and ventilation of the surface air. 
A) during episodes of reduced air pollution. 
B) when surface temperatures are cooler than overlying air. 
C) when surface temperatures are higher than overlying layers of air. 
D) when there is good air drainage and ventilation of the surface air.

The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are _ because of _.

The aurora occur primarily in the ozonosphere.

Which of the following is TRUE about Earthʹs atmosphere?

Which of the following statements about ozone is FALSE?

Natural acidic rainfall primarily results from the interaction of water with

Which of the following is TRUE of nitrogen?

The Sunʹs declination refers to

Earth rotates east to west,or clockwise,when viewed from above the North Pole.

What the the primary factors to contribute to seasonality on Earth.

Which of the following is TRUE of the Sunʹs electromagnetic spectrum?

In 1974,Dr.Rowland and Dr.Molina made what observation regarding ozone (O ₃)?

The Sun is directly overhead north of 23.5° north latitude twice a year.)

On the Northern Hemisphereʹs summer solstice,areas above Arctic Circle are completely within the circle of illumination.

For observers in the Northern Hemisphere,which of the following is TRUE?

In which two atmospheric zones does temperature decrease with altitude?

The longest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere are experienced at the

At sea level,the pressure of the atmosphere is about _______ kg/cm 2.

What is the circle of illumination and its importance?

Draw and label a diagram of the Earth-Sun relationship for the four seasons.Include the average distance from Earth to the Sun,the location of the subsolar point for each seasonal event,and the name and date for each of the solstices and equinoxes.

Temperature inversions occur

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Exam 2: The Solar System,sun,and Earth

The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are _______ because of _______.

The aurora occur primarily in the ozonosphere.

Which of the following is TRUE about Earthʹs atmosphere?

Which of the following statements about ozone is FALSE?

Natural acidic rainfall primarily results from the interaction of water with

Which of the following is TRUE of nitrogen?

The Sunʹs declination refers to

Earth rotates east to west,or clockwise,when viewed from above the North Pole.

What the the primary factors to contribute to seasonality on Earth.

Which of the following is TRUE of the Sunʹs electromagnetic spectrum?

In 1974,Dr.Rowland and Dr.Molina made what observation regarding ozone (O 3)?

The Sun is directly overhead north of 23.5° north latitude twice a year.)

On the Northern Hemisphereʹs summer solstice,areas above Arctic Circle are completely within the circle of illumination.

For observers in the Northern Hemisphere,which of the following is TRUE?

In which two atmospheric zones does temperature decrease with altitude?

The longest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere are experienced at the

At sea level,the pressure of the atmosphere is about _______ kg/cm 2.

What is the circle of illumination and its importance?

Draw and label a diagram of the Earth-Sun relationship for the four seasons.Include the average distance from Earth to the Sun,the location of the subsolar point for each seasonal event,and the name and date for each of the solstices and equinoxes.

Temperature inversions occur

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

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The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are _ because of _.

In 1974,Dr.Rowland and Dr.Molina made what observation regarding ozone (O ₃)?