Question 1

Which is TRUE of the level of CO2 in our atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) The level of CO2 is decreasing at 3.1% per year. 
B) The rate of increase leveled out in 1976. 
C) It is reached 400 ppm in 2013. 
D) The level of CO2 was much higher in 1955 than today. 
A) The level of CO2 is decreasing at 3.1% per year. 
B) The rate of increase leveled out in 1976. 
C) It is reached 400 ppm in 2013. 
D) The level of CO2 was much higher in 1955 than today.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a result of acid deposition?

Accepted Answer

A) Increase in nutrients in forest ecosystems 
B) Acidification of lakes 
C) Formation of highly toxic methylmercury in acidified lake waters 
D) Release of aluminum and magnesium from clay mineral in soils 
A) Increase in nutrients in forest ecosystems 
B) Acidification of lakes 
C) Formation of highly toxic methylmercury in acidified lake waters 
D) Release of aluminum and magnesium from clay mineral in soils

Question 3

The sun rises at the North Pole on the March equinox and remains over the horizon for the following six months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The speed of Earthʹs rotation is fasted at the poles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which best describes the cost-benefit results of the first 20 years of the Clean Air?

Accepted Answer

A) While costs have exceed benefits 2 to 1,benefits are expected to increase in the coming decades. 
B) Because many of the benefits of clean air are intangible,it is not possible to make such comparisons. 
C) Costs have been far greater than the benefits. 
D) In 2010,alone,estimated benefits exceeded costs by 4 to 1. 
A) While costs have exceed benefits 2 to 1,benefits are expected to increase in the coming decades. 
B) Because many of the benefits of clean air are intangible,it is not possible to make such comparisons. 
C) Costs have been far greater than the benefits. 
D) In 2010,alone,estimated benefits exceeded costs by 4 to 1.

Question 6

Auroras are mainly visible at lower latitudes,from the equator to about 15° N/S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Rotation is Earthʹs motion on its axis; revolution is its orbit around the Sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Earthʹs spherical shape is not a factor with regards to seasonality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

At CO levels of 100 ppm or less in the bloodstream

Accepted Answer

A) there is no noticeable health effect. 
B) humans might develop headaches and suffer from impaired vision and judgment. 
C) carbon monoxide can contribute to acid rain. 
D) the human bloodstream is unaffected. 
A) there is no noticeable health effect. 
B) humans might develop headaches and suffer from impaired vision and judgment. 
C) carbon monoxide can contribute to acid rain. 
D) the human bloodstream is unaffected.

Question 10

Which of the following is characterized by the longest wavelengths?

Accepted Answer

A) Gamma Rays. 
B) Visible. 
C) Thermal infrared. 
D) Radio waves. 
E) X-Rays. 
A) Gamma Rays. 
B) Visible. 
C) Thermal infrared. 
D) Radio waves. 
E) X-Rays.

Question 11

So far,the Arctic region has been free of air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of humans influencing solar energy or seasonality?

Accepted Answer

A) Longer summers due to climate change have altered migration patterns of some animals. 
B) Solar energy drives ecosystem processes that benefit humans. 
C) Seasonal change determines the rhythm of life and food resources. 
D) Solar winds affect communication systems on Earth. 
A) Longer summers due to climate change have altered migration patterns of some animals. 
B) Solar energy drives ecosystem processes that benefit humans. 
C) Seasonal change determines the rhythm of life and food resources. 
D) Solar winds affect communication systems on Earth.

Question 13

The Solar System,Sun,and Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago.)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Define these terms: thermopause,insolation,solar constant,subsolar point.

Accepted Answer

; Subsolar point: th

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE of chlorofluorocarbons?

Accepted Answer

A) They have been used as propellants in spray cans. 
B) They are used to make foam products. 
C) They are used in refrigeration systems. 
D) All of the above are true. 
A) They have been used as propellants in spray cans. 
B) They are used to make foam products. 
C) They are used in refrigeration systems. 
D) All of the above are true.

Question 16

Industrial smog is

Accepted Answer

A) principally associated with coal-burning industries. 
B) principally associated with transportation. 
C) a relatively recent problem that developed during the latter half of this century. 
D) associated with photochemistry. 
A) principally associated with coal-burning industries. 
B) principally associated with transportation. 
C) a relatively recent problem that developed during the latter half of this century. 
D) associated with photochemistry.

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE of chlorofluorocarbons?

Accepted Answer

A) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release chlorine which then destroys ozone. 
B) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release fluorine which then destroys ozone. 
C) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release carbon which then destroys ozone. 
D) Most of the CFC-induced ozone destruction is occurring near the equator,rather than near the poles. 
A) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release chlorine which then destroys ozone. 
B) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release fluorine which then destroys ozone. 
C) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release carbon which then destroys ozone. 
D) Most of the CFC-induced ozone destruction is occurring near the equator,rather than near the poles.

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE regarding Earthʹs axis?

Accepted Answer

A) The axis is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic. 
B) Axial tilt is unrelated to the phenomenon of seasonal change. 
C) The axis remains parallel to the plane of the ecliptic. 
D) The amount of axial tilt fluctuates during the year and forms the basis for seasonal changes. 
A) The axis is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic. 
B) Axial tilt is unrelated to the phenomenon of seasonal change. 
C) The axis remains parallel to the plane of the ecliptic. 
D) The amount of axial tilt fluctuates during the year and forms the basis for seasonal changes.

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE of the number of hours of daylight?

Accepted Answer

A) The number of hours of daylight varies depending on the latitude of the observer. 
B) The number of hours of daylight varies the most along the equator. 
C) The number of hours of daylight includes the hours between dawn and twilight,not just the hours from sunrise to sunset. 
D) The number of hours of daylight varies the least at higher latitudes. 
A) The number of hours of daylight varies depending on the latitude of the observer. 
B) The number of hours of daylight varies the most along the equator. 
C) The number of hours of daylight includes the hours between dawn and twilight,not just the hours from sunrise to sunset. 
D) The number of hours of daylight varies the least at higher latitudes.

Question 20

Normal rainfall has a neutral pH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which is TRUE of the level of CO₂ in our atmosphere?

Which of the following is NOT a result of acid deposition?

The sun rises at the North Pole on the March equinox and remains over the horizon for the following six months.

The speed of Earthʹs rotation is fasted at the poles.

Which best describes the cost-benefit results of the first 20 years of the Clean Air?

Auroras are mainly visible at lower latitudes,from the equator to about 15° N/S.

Rotation is Earthʹs motion on its axis; revolution is its orbit around the Sun.

Earthʹs spherical shape is not a factor with regards to seasonality.

At CO levels of 100 ppm or less in the bloodstream

Which of the following is characterized by the longest wavelengths?

So far,the Arctic region has been free of air pollution.

Which of the following is an example of humans influencing solar energy or seasonality?

The Solar System,Sun,and Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago.)

Define these terms: thermopause,insolation,solar constant,subsolar point.

Which of the following is TRUE of chlorofluorocarbons?

Industrial smog is

Which of the following is TRUE of chlorofluorocarbons?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding Earthʹs axis?

Which of the following is TRUE of the number of hours of daylight?

Normal rainfall has a neutral pH.

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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Exam 2: The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Which is TRUE of the level of CO2 in our atmosphere?

Which of the following is NOT a result of acid deposition?

The sun rises at the North Pole on the March equinox and remains over the horizon for the following six months.

The speed of Earthʹs rotation is fasted at the poles.

Which best describes the cost-benefit results of the first 20 years of the Clean Air?

Auroras are mainly visible at lower latitudes,from the equator to about 15° N/S.

Rotation is Earthʹs motion on its axis; revolution is its orbit around the Sun.

Earthʹs spherical shape is not a factor with regards to seasonality.

At CO levels of 100 ppm or less in the bloodstream

Which of the following is characterized by the longest wavelengths?

So far,the Arctic region has been free of air pollution.

Which of the following is an example of humans influencing solar energy or seasonality?

The Solar System,Sun,and Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago.)

Define these terms: thermopause,insolation,solar constant,subsolar point.

Which of the following is TRUE of chlorofluorocarbons?

Industrial smog is

Which of the following is TRUE of chlorofluorocarbons?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding Earthʹs axis?

Which of the following is TRUE of the number of hours of daylight?

Normal rainfall has a neutral pH.

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

Which is TRUE of the level of CO₂ in our atmosphere?