Question 1

Data loggers are gradually replacing ____.

Accepted Answer

A) radiosondes 
B) mechanical thermographs 
C) ​electrical thermometers 
D) ​mercury thermometers 
E) ​wind-chill measurement devices 
A) radiosondes 
B) mechanical thermographs 
C) ​electrical thermometers 
D) ​mercury thermometers 
E) ​wind-chill measurement devices

Question 2

Because water heats and cools more slowly than land,the lag in daily temperature over water is usually much ____________________ than that experienced over land.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because water heats and cools more slowly...

Question 3

This type of thermometer has a glass bulb attached to a sealed,graduated tube about 25 cm (10 in.)long.A very small opening,or bore,extends from the bulb to the end of the tube.A liquid in the bulb (usually mercury or red-colored alcohol)is free to move from the bulb up through the bore and into the tube.When the air temperature increases,the liquid in the bulb expands,and rises up the tube.When the air temperature decreases,the liquid contracts,and moves down the tube.Hence,the length of the liquid in the tube represents the air temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) liquid-in-glass thermometer 
B) mercury thermometer 
C) ​maximum thermometer 
D) ​minimum thermometer 
E) ​thermistor 
A) liquid-in-glass thermometer 
B) mercury thermometer 
C) ​maximum thermometer 
D) ​minimum thermometer 
E) ​thermistor

Question 4

Many gardeners know that,when a frost is expected,plants can be protected by covering them with large plastic tubs.Explain why this is an effective way of protecting plants from frost.

Accepted Answer

An appropriate student Answer would be t

Question 5

Where on Earth would you expect to find the highest diurnal temperature,and why?

Accepted Answer

The largest diurnal range of temperature

Question 6

Orchard heaters that generate smoke are known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Orchard heaters that generate smoke are known...

Question 7

Each day past the winter solstice the noon Sun is a little higher above the southern horizon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In cold weather,when the air is calm,the temperature we perceive-called the sensible temperature-is often ____ a thermometer might indicate.

Accepted Answer

A) lower than 
B) higher than 
C) ​the same as 
D) ​a fraction of what 
E) ​at least twice as high as 
A) lower than 
B) higher than 
C) ​the same as 
D) ​a fraction of what 
E) ​at least twice as high as

Question 9

Although the polar regions radiate away more heat energy than they receive by insolation in the course of a year,they are prevented from becoming progressively colder each year by the

Accepted Answer

A) conduction of heat through the interior of Earth. 
B) concentration of Earth's magnetic field lines at the poles. 
C) ​circulation of heat by the atmosphere and oceans. 
D) ​the insulating properties of snow. 
E) ​release of latent heat to the atmosphere when polar ice melts. 
A) conduction of heat through the interior of Earth. 
B) concentration of Earth's magnetic field lines at the poles. 
C) ​circulation of heat by the atmosphere and oceans. 
D) ​the insulating properties of snow. 
E) ​release of latent heat to the atmosphere when polar ice melts.

Question 10

For maximum winter warmth,in the Northern Hemisphere,large windows in a house should face

Accepted Answer

A) north. 
B) south. 
C) ​east. 
D) ​west. 
E) ​any direction. 
A) north. 
B) south. 
C) ​east. 
D) ​west. 
E) ​any direction.

Question 11

Explain the effects humidity has on diurnal temperature ranges.

Accepted Answer

Students should demonstrate an understan

Question 12

The lag in daily temperature refers to the time lag between the

Accepted Answer

A) time of maximum solar radiation and the time of maximum temperature. 
B) time of minimum temperature and the time of maximum solar radiation. 
C) ​minimum and maximum temperature for a day. 
D) ​minimum and maximum solar energy received at the surface for a given day. 
E) ​sunrise and sunset. 
A) time of maximum solar radiation and the time of maximum temperature. 
B) time of minimum temperature and the time of maximum solar radiation. 
C) ​minimum and maximum temperature for a day. 
D) ​minimum and maximum solar energy received at the surface for a given day. 
E) ​sunrise and sunset.

Question 13

An ideal shelter for housing a temperature-measurement instrument should be

Accepted Answer

A) white. 
B) black. 
C) ​in the shade. 
D) ​both white and in the shade. 
E) ​both black and in the shade. 
A) white. 
B) black. 
C) ​in the shade. 
D) ​both white and in the shade. 
E) ​both black and in the shade.

Question 14

Describe the main factors that determine seasonal temperature variations.

Accepted Answer

Our seasons are regulated by the amount

Question 15

Because the west side of a house warms rapidly in the afternoon,rooms facing that direction should have ____ windows in order for them to act as a thermal buffer.

Accepted Answer

A) small 
B) larger 
C) ​medium-size 
D) ​no 
E) ​many 
A) small 
B) larger 
C) ​medium-size 
D) ​no 
E) ​many

Question 16

Minimum thermometers are usually read during the ____________________,yet they are reset in the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Minimum thermometers are usually read during the...

Question 17

Fruit trees are particularly vulnerable to cold weather ____.

Accepted Answer

A) when they are fruit-bearing 
B) when they are bare 
C) ​right after fruit have been picked 
D) ​when they are blossoming 
E) when the first leaves show up 
A) when they are fruit-bearing 
B) when they are bare 
C) ​right after fruit have been picked 
D) ​when they are blossoming 
E) when the first leaves show up

Question 18

List several factors that determine how cold the air at night can become.

Accepted Answer

​Student Answers may vary slightly,but a

Question 19

Water warms and cools much more slowly than land,because it takes more heat to raise the temperature of a given amount of soil 1°C than it does to raise the temperature of water 1°C.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If clouds arrive at 2 a.m.a.m.in the middle of a calm,clear night,it is quite common to see temperatures rise after 2 a.m.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Data loggers are gradually replacing ____.

Because water heats and cools more slowly than land,the lag in daily temperature over water is usually much ____________________ than that experienced over land.

Many gardeners know that,when a frost is expected,plants can be protected by covering them with large plastic tubs.Explain why this is an effective way of protecting plants from frost.

Where on Earth would you expect to find the highest diurnal temperature,and why?

Orchard heaters that generate smoke are known as ____________________.

Each day past the winter solstice the noon Sun is a little higher above the southern horizon.

In cold weather,when the air is calm,the temperature we perceive-called the sensible temperature-is often ____ a thermometer might indicate.

Although the polar regions radiate away more heat energy than they receive by insolation in the course of a year,they are prevented from becoming progressively colder each year by the

For maximum winter warmth,in the Northern Hemisphere,large windows in a house should face

Explain the effects humidity has on diurnal temperature ranges.

The lag in daily temperature refers to the time lag between the

An ideal shelter for housing a temperature-measurement instrument should be

Describe the main factors that determine seasonal temperature variations.

Because the west side of a house warms rapidly in the afternoon,rooms facing that direction should have ____ windows in order for them to act as a thermal buffer.

Minimum thermometers are usually read during the ,yet they are reset in the .

Fruit trees are particularly vulnerable to cold weather ____.

List several factors that determine how cold the air at night can become.

Water warms and cools much more slowly than land,because it takes more heat to raise the temperature of a given amount of soil 1°C than it does to raise the temperature of water 1°C.

If clouds arrive at 2 a.m.a.m.in the middle of a calm,clear night,it is quite common to see temperatures rise after 2 a.m.

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Wind Small Scale and Local Systems

Wind Global Systems

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Exam 3: Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Data loggers are gradually replacing ____.

Because water heats and cools more slowly than land,the lag in daily temperature over water is usually much ____________________ than that experienced over land.

Many gardeners know that,when a frost is expected,plants can be protected by covering them with large plastic tubs.Explain why this is an effective way of protecting plants from frost.

Where on Earth would you expect to find the highest diurnal temperature,and why?

Orchard heaters that generate smoke are known as ____________________.

Each day past the winter solstice the noon Sun is a little higher above the southern horizon.

In cold weather,when the air is calm,the temperature we perceive-called the sensible temperature-is often ____ a thermometer might indicate.

Although the polar regions radiate away more heat energy than they receive by insolation in the course of a year,they are prevented from becoming progressively colder each year by the

For maximum winter warmth,in the Northern Hemisphere,large windows in a house should face

Explain the effects humidity has on diurnal temperature ranges.

The lag in daily temperature refers to the time lag between the

An ideal shelter for housing a temperature-measurement instrument should be

Describe the main factors that determine seasonal temperature variations.

Because the west side of a house warms rapidly in the afternoon,rooms facing that direction should have ____ windows in order for them to act as a thermal buffer.

Minimum thermometers are usually read during the ____________________,yet they are reset in the ____________________.

Fruit trees are particularly vulnerable to cold weather ____.

List several factors that determine how cold the air at night can become.

Water warms and cools much more slowly than land,because it takes more heat to raise the temperature of a given amount of soil 1°C than it does to raise the temperature of water 1°C.

If clouds arrive at 2 a.m.a.m.in the middle of a calm,clear night,it is quite common to see temperatures rise after 2 a.m.

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy - Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation Dew Fog and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind Small Scale and Local Systems

Wind Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light Color and Atmospheric Optics

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Minimum thermometers are usually read during the ,yet they are reset in the .