Question 1

On the summer solstice,the highest position of the noonday Sun is located

Accepted Answer

A) near the North Pole. 
B) in the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. 
C) ​in the mid-latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere. 
D) ​near the South Pole. 
E) ​near the equator. 
A) near the North Pole. 
B) in the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. 
C) ​in the mid-latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere. 
D) ​near the South Pole. 
E) ​near the equator.

Question 2

Explain how the weather can affect people's comfort and health.

Accepted Answer

Student Answers may vary somewhat,but ne

Question 3

In the Northern Hemisphere,which day has the fewest hours of daylight?

Accepted Answer

A) summer solstice 
B) winter solstice 
C) ​vernal equinox 
D) ​autumnal equinox 
E) ​spring solstice 
A) summer solstice 
B) winter solstice 
C) ​vernal equinox 
D) ​autumnal equinox 
E) ​spring solstice

Question 4

Because air temperatures normally decrease with increasing height,trees found on the cooler north-facing side of mountains are often those that usually grow

Accepted Answer

A) at lower elevations. 
B) near the Arctic circle. 
C) ​in arid climates. 
D) ​near the equator. 
E) ​at higher elevations. 
A) at lower elevations. 
B) near the Arctic circle. 
C) ​in arid climates. 
D) ​near the equator. 
E) ​at higher elevations.

Question 5

One would expect the lowest temperatures to be found next to the ground on a

Accepted Answer

A) clear,damp,windy night. 
B) cloudy night. 
C) ​clear,dry,calm night. 
D) ​clear,dry,windy night. 
E) ​rainy night. 
A) clear,damp,windy night. 
B) cloudy night. 
C) ​clear,dry,calm night. 
D) ​clear,dry,windy night. 
E) ​rainy night.

Question 6

Thermometers are designed to measure ___________________ and are not placed in direct sunlight,whereas our bodies,on the other hand,are influenced by both air temperature and direct sunlight.Therefore,we usually feel ____________________ on a cold,calm,sunny day than a thermometer indicates.

Accepted Answer

air temper

Question 7

During the afternoon,the greatest temperature difference between surface air and the air several meters above occurs on a

Accepted Answer

A) clear,calm afternoon. 
B) clear,windy afternoon. 
C) ​cloudy,calm afternoon. 
D) ​cloudy,windy afternoon. 
E) ​cold,windy afternoon. 
A) clear,calm afternoon. 
B) clear,windy afternoon. 
C) ​cloudy,calm afternoon. 
D) ​cloudy,windy afternoon. 
E) ​cold,windy afternoon.

Question 8

Explain why runners on a clear,windless,summer afternoon may experience air temperatures of over 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit)at their feet and only 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit)at their waist.

Accepted Answer

An appropriate Answer would be that as t

Question 9

In the Northern Hemisphere,summers are warmer than winters,even though Earth is actually closer to the Sun in January.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Hypothermia is most common in

Accepted Answer

A) hot,humid weather. 
B) cold,wet weather. 
C) ​hot,dry weather.. 
D) ​cold,dry weather,. 
E) ​cold,dry weather. 
A) hot,humid weather. 
B) cold,wet weather. 
C) ​hot,dry weather.. 
D) ​cold,dry weather,. 
E) ​cold,dry weather.

Question 11

In the Northern Hemisphere,south-facing mountain slopes normally have a smaller diurnal range in temperature than north-facing slopes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ideal conditions for a strong radiation inversion are a

Accepted Answer

A) clear,calm,dry,winter night. 
B) clear,calm,moist,summer night. 
C) ​cloudy,calm,moist,winter night. 
D) ​cloudy,windy,moist,summer night. 
E) ​clear,windy,dry,summer night. 
A) clear,calm,dry,winter night. 
B) clear,calm,moist,summer night. 
C) ​cloudy,calm,moist,winter night. 
D) ​cloudy,windy,moist,summer night. 
E) ​clear,windy,dry,summer night.

Question 13

The daily (diurnal)range of temperature is greatest next to the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The daily (diurnal)range of temperature is greatest...

Question 14

A growing degree day for a particular crop is defined as a day on which the mean daily temperature is ____ degree above the base temperature (also known as the zero temperature)-the minimum temperature required for growth of that crop.

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) ​three 
D) ​four 
E) ​five 
A) one 
B) two 
C) ​three 
D) ​four 
E) ​five

Question 15

On what date is the Sun the most intense in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

A) July 15 
B) December 21 
C) ​June 21 
D) ​September 22 
E) ​March 20 
A) July 15 
B) December 21 
C) ​June 21 
D) ​September 22 
E) ​March 20

Question 16

Which of the following latitudes is closer to Earth's axis?

Accepted Answer

A) 0°N 
B) 15°N 
C) ​40°N 
D) ​60°N 
E) ​90°N 
A) 0°N 
B) 15°N 
C) ​40°N 
D) ​60°N 
E) ​90°N

Question 17

When a liquid thermometer is held in direct sunlight,

Accepted Answer

A) it will accurately measure the air temperature. 
B) it will measure a much higher temperature than that of the air. 
C) ​it will measure a much lower temperature than that of the air. 
D) ​it will measure the temperature of the Sun rather than the air. 
E) ​it can overheat and explode. 
A) it will accurately measure the air temperature. 
B) it will measure a much higher temperature than that of the air. 
C) ​it will measure a much lower temperature than that of the air. 
D) ​it will measure the temperature of the Sun rather than the air. 
E) ​it can overheat and explode.

Question 18

Over Earth as a whole,one would expect to observe the smallest variation in temperature from day to day and from month to month

Accepted Answer

A) at the North Pole. 
B) in the center of a large land mass. 
C) ​along the Pacific coast of North America. 
D) ​high in the mountains in the middle of a continent. 
E) ​on a small island near the equator. 
A) at the North Pole. 
B) in the center of a large land mass. 
C) ​along the Pacific coast of North America. 
D) ​high in the mountains in the middle of a continent. 
E) ​on a small island near the equator.

Question 19

Using sprinklers to prevent crop damage from cold air works best when

Accepted Answer

A) the air is fairly humid. 
B) the air is fairly dry. 
C) ​the air is dry and hot. 
D) ​the air is dry and cold. 
E) ​it's over 30 degrees Celsius. 
A) the air is fairly humid. 
B) the air is fairly dry. 
C) ​the air is dry and hot. 
D) ​the air is dry and cold. 
E) ​it's over 30 degrees Celsius.

Question 20

Incoming solar radiation in middle latitudes is less in winter than in summer because the Sun's rays slant more and spread their energy over a larger area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

On the summer solstice,the highest position of the noonday Sun is located

Explain how the weather can affect people's comfort and health.

In the Northern Hemisphere,which day has the fewest hours of daylight?

Because air temperatures normally decrease with increasing height,trees found on the cooler north-facing side of mountains are often those that usually grow

One would expect the lowest temperatures to be found next to the ground on a

Thermometers are designed to measure _ and are not placed in direct sunlight,whereas our bodies,on the other hand,are influenced by both air temperature and direct sunlight.Therefore,we usually feel __ on a cold,calm,sunny day than a thermometer indicates.

During the afternoon,the greatest temperature difference between surface air and the air several meters above occurs on a

Explain why runners on a clear,windless,summer afternoon may experience air temperatures of over 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit)at their feet and only 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit)at their waist.

In the Northern Hemisphere,summers are warmer than winters,even though Earth is actually closer to the Sun in January.

Hypothermia is most common in

In the Northern Hemisphere,south-facing mountain slopes normally have a smaller diurnal range in temperature than north-facing slopes.

Ideal conditions for a strong radiation inversion are a

The daily (diurnal)range of temperature is greatest next to the ____________________.

A growing degree day for a particular crop is defined as a day on which the mean daily temperature is ____ degree above the base temperature (also known as the zero temperature)-the minimum temperature required for growth of that crop.

On what date is the Sun the most intense in the Northern Hemisphere?

Which of the following latitudes is closer to Earth's axis?

When a liquid thermometer is held in direct sunlight,

Over Earth as a whole,one would expect to observe the smallest variation in temperature from day to day and from month to month

Using sprinklers to prevent crop damage from cold air works best when

Incoming solar radiation in middle latitudes is less in winter than in summer because the Sun's rays slant more and spread their energy over a larger area.

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

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Exam 3: Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

On the summer solstice,the highest position of the noonday Sun is located

Explain how the weather can affect people's comfort and health.

In the Northern Hemisphere,which day has the fewest hours of daylight?

Because air temperatures normally decrease with increasing height,trees found on the cooler north-facing side of mountains are often those that usually grow

One would expect the lowest temperatures to be found next to the ground on a

Thermometers are designed to measure ___________________ and are not placed in direct sunlight,whereas our bodies,on the other hand,are influenced by both air temperature and direct sunlight.Therefore,we usually feel ____________________ on a cold,calm,sunny day than a thermometer indicates.

During the afternoon,the greatest temperature difference between surface air and the air several meters above occurs on a

Explain why runners on a clear,windless,summer afternoon may experience air temperatures of over 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit)at their feet and only 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit)at their waist.

In the Northern Hemisphere,summers are warmer than winters,even though Earth is actually closer to the Sun in January.

Hypothermia is most common in

In the Northern Hemisphere,south-facing mountain slopes normally have a smaller diurnal range in temperature than north-facing slopes.

Ideal conditions for a strong radiation inversion are a

The daily (diurnal)range of temperature is greatest next to the ____________________.

A growing degree day for a particular crop is defined as a day on which the mean daily temperature is ____ degree above the base temperature (also known as the zero temperature)-the minimum temperature required for growth of that crop.

On what date is the Sun the most intense in the Northern Hemisphere?

Which of the following latitudes is closer to Earth's axis?

When a liquid thermometer is held in direct sunlight,

Over Earth as a whole,one would expect to observe the smallest variation in temperature from day to day and from month to month

Using sprinklers to prevent crop damage from cold air works best when

Incoming solar radiation in middle latitudes is less in winter than in summer because the Sun's rays slant more and spread their energy over a larger area.

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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Thermometers are designed to measure _ and are not placed in direct sunlight,whereas our bodies,on the other hand,are influenced by both air temperature and direct sunlight.Therefore,we usually feel __ on a cold,calm,sunny day than a thermometer indicates.