Question 1

A(n)____ thermometer consists of two different pieces of metal (usually brass and iron)welded together to form a single strip.

Accepted Answer

A) thermograph 
B) bilateral 
C) ​electrical 
D) ​thermoresistant 
E) ​bimetallic 
A) thermograph 
B) bilateral 
C) ​electrical 
D) ​thermoresistant 
E) ​bimetallic

Question 2

In the northern hemisphere,a solar panel should be placed on the side of the roof facing

Accepted Answer

A) east. 
B) west. 
C) ​north. 
D) ​south. 
E) ​any of these directions. 
A) east. 
B) west. 
C) ​north. 
D) ​south. 
E) ​any of these directions.

Question 3

Considering each hemisphere as a whole,seasonal temperature variation in the Southern Hemisphere is ____________________ that in the Northern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Considering each hemisphere as a whole,seasonal temperature...

Question 4

At any given time,____ of Earth is illuminated by the Sun.

Accepted Answer

A) one-fourth 
B) one-third 
C) ​one-half 
D) ​two-thirds 
E) ​three quarters 
A) one-fourth 
B) one-third 
C) ​one-half 
D) ​two-thirds 
E) ​three quarters

Question 5

What meteorological conditions contribute to the formation of a strong radiation inversion?

Accepted Answer

Students need to know that a radiation i

Question 6

Our seasons are caused by

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of cloud cover during the different parts of the year. 
B) the angle at which sunlight reaches Earth. 
C) ​the proximity to the poles. 
D) ​the constellation of Earth,Sun,and Moon. 
E) ​differences in altitude. 
A) the amount of cloud cover during the different parts of the year. 
B) the angle at which sunlight reaches Earth. 
C) ​the proximity to the poles. 
D) ​the constellation of Earth,Sun,and Moon. 
E) ​differences in altitude.

Question 7

Suppose yesterday morning you noticed ice crystals (frost)on the grass,yet the minimum temperature reported in the newspaper was only 35°F.The most likely reason for this apparent discrepancy is that

Accepted Answer

A) temperature readings are taken in instrument shelters more than 5 feet above the ground. 
B) the thermometer was in error. 
C) ​the newspaper reported the wrong temperature. 
D) ​the thermometer was read before the minimum temperature was reached for that day. 
E) ​the thermometer was read incorrectly. 
A) temperature readings are taken in instrument shelters more than 5 feet above the ground. 
B) the thermometer was in error. 
C) ​the newspaper reported the wrong temperature. 
D) ​the thermometer was read before the minimum temperature was reached for that day. 
E) ​the thermometer was read incorrectly.

Question 8

In a hilly region,the best place to plant crops that are sensitive to low temperatures is

Accepted Answer

A) on the valley floor. 
B) along the hillsides. 
C) ​on the top of the highest hill. 
D) ​in any dry location. 
E) ​near streams and rivers. 
A) on the valley floor. 
B) along the hillsides. 
C) ​on the top of the highest hill. 
D) ​in any dry location. 
E) ​near streams and rivers.

Question 9

Explain why Southern Hemisphere summers are not warmer than Northern Hemisphere summers.

Accepted Answer

​We know Earth comes nearer to the Sun i

Question 10

The most important reason why summers in the Southern Hemisphere are not warmer than summers in the Northern Hemisphere is that

Accepted Answer

A) Earth is closer to the Sun in January. 
B) Earth is farther from the Sun in July. 
C) ​over 80 percent of the Southern Hemisphere is covered with water. 
D) ​the Sun's energy is less intense in the Southern Hemisphere. 
E) ​ice from Antarctica prevents it from getting very hot. 
A) Earth is closer to the Sun in January. 
B) Earth is farther from the Sun in July. 
C) ​over 80 percent of the Southern Hemisphere is covered with water. 
D) ​the Sun's energy is less intense in the Southern Hemisphere. 
E) ​ice from Antarctica prevents it from getting very hot.

Question 11

The Sun is directly overhead at Mexico City (latitude 19°N)

Accepted Answer

A) once a year. 
B) twice a year. 
C) ​four times a year. 
D) ​never. 
E) ​every month. 
A) once a year. 
B) twice a year. 
C) ​four times a year. 
D) ​never. 
E) ​every month.

Question 12

Corn varieties are typically rated in terms of "days to maturity".The reason this system works well is that corn always takes the same number of days to mature,independent of the growing location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In humid Iowa,where summer nighttime temperatures are high,corn takes ____ time to mature than in the drier west.

Accepted Answer

A) the same amount of 
B) twice as much 
C) ​a quarter of the 
D) ​more 
E) ​less 
A) the same amount of 
B) twice as much 
C) ​a quarter of the 
D) ​more 
E) ​less

Question 14

In clear weather,the air next to the ground is usually ____ than the air above during the night and ____ than the air above during the day.

Accepted Answer

A) hotter;more humid 
B) colder;less humid 
C) ​warmer;colder 
D) ​warmer;warmer 
E) ​colder;warmer 
A) hotter;more humid 
B) colder;less humid 
C) ​warmer;colder 
D) ​warmer;warmer 
E) ​colder;warmer

Question 15

Maximum daily temperatures under hazy skies are typically ____________________ than those under clear skies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maximum daily temperatures under hazy skies are...

Question 16

Cold,rainy days often feel warmer than dry days because air conducts heat away from the body better than water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The maximum in daytime surface temperature typically occurs ____________________ Earth receives its most intense solar radiation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The maximum in daytime surface temperature typically...

Question 18

If tonight's temperature is going to drop into the middle 20s (°F)and a fairly stiff wind is predicted,probably the best way to protect an orchard against a hard freeze is to (assume that cost is not a factor)

Accepted Answer

A) use helicopters. 
B) use wind machines. 
C) ​sprinkle the crops with water. 
D) ​put orchard heaters to work. 
E) ​pray for clouds. 
A) use helicopters. 
B) use wind machines. 
C) ​sprinkle the crops with water. 
D) ​put orchard heaters to work. 
E) ​pray for clouds.

Question 19

At what time during a 24-hour day would a radiation temperature inversion best be developed?

Accepted Answer

A) at sunset 
B) near sunrise 
C) ​toward the end of the morning 
D) ​between 3 and 5 p.m.when the air temperature reaches a maximum 
E) ​at noon 
A) at sunset 
B) near sunrise 
C) ​toward the end of the morning 
D) ​between 3 and 5 p.m.when the air temperature reaches a maximum 
E) ​at noon

Question 20

The wind-chill index takes into account the wind speed at about ____ above the ground instead of the where official readings are usually taken.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 m (33 ft) 
B) 5 m (16.5 ft) 
C) ​100 m (330 ft) 
D) ​1.5 m (5 ft) 
E) ​15 m (50 ft) 
A) 10 m (33 ft) 
B) 5 m (16.5 ft) 
C) ​100 m (330 ft) 
D) ​1.5 m (5 ft) 
E) ​15 m (50 ft)

A(n)____ thermometer consists of two different pieces of metal (usually brass and iron)welded together to form a single strip.

In the northern hemisphere,a solar panel should be placed on the side of the roof facing

Considering each hemisphere as a whole,seasonal temperature variation in the Southern Hemisphere is ____________________ that in the Northern Hemisphere.

At any given time,____ of Earth is illuminated by the Sun.

What meteorological conditions contribute to the formation of a strong radiation inversion?

Our seasons are caused by

Suppose yesterday morning you noticed ice crystals (frost)on the grass,yet the minimum temperature reported in the newspaper was only 35°F.The most likely reason for this apparent discrepancy is that

In a hilly region,the best place to plant crops that are sensitive to low temperatures is

Explain why Southern Hemisphere summers are not warmer than Northern Hemisphere summers.

The most important reason why summers in the Southern Hemisphere are not warmer than summers in the Northern Hemisphere is that

The Sun is directly overhead at Mexico City (latitude 19°N)

Corn varieties are typically rated in terms of "days to maturity".The reason this system works well is that corn always takes the same number of days to mature,independent of the growing location.

In humid Iowa,where summer nighttime temperatures are high,corn takes ____ time to mature than in the drier west.

In clear weather,the air next to the ground is usually than the air above during the night and than the air above during the day.

Maximum daily temperatures under hazy skies are typically ____________________ than those under clear skies.

Cold,rainy days often feel warmer than dry days because air conducts heat away from the body better than water.

The maximum in daytime surface temperature typically occurs ____________________ Earth receives its most intense solar radiation.

If tonight's temperature is going to drop into the middle 20s (°F)and a fairly stiff wind is predicted,probably the best way to protect an orchard against a hard freeze is to (assume that cost is not a factor)

At what time during a 24-hour day would a radiation temperature inversion best be developed?

The wind-chill index takes into account the wind speed at about ____ above the ground instead of the where official readings are usually taken.

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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

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Exam 3: Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

A(n)____ thermometer consists of two different pieces of metal (usually brass and iron)welded together to form a single strip.

In the northern hemisphere,a solar panel should be placed on the side of the roof facing

Considering each hemisphere as a whole,seasonal temperature variation in the Southern Hemisphere is ____________________ that in the Northern Hemisphere.

At any given time,____ of Earth is illuminated by the Sun.

What meteorological conditions contribute to the formation of a strong radiation inversion?

Our seasons are caused by

Suppose yesterday morning you noticed ice crystals (frost)on the grass,yet the minimum temperature reported in the newspaper was only 35°F.The most likely reason for this apparent discrepancy is that

In a hilly region,the best place to plant crops that are sensitive to low temperatures is

Explain why Southern Hemisphere summers are not warmer than Northern Hemisphere summers.

The most important reason why summers in the Southern Hemisphere are not warmer than summers in the Northern Hemisphere is that

The Sun is directly overhead at Mexico City (latitude 19°N)

Corn varieties are typically rated in terms of "days to maturity".The reason this system works well is that corn always takes the same number of days to mature,independent of the growing location.

In humid Iowa,where summer nighttime temperatures are high,corn takes ____ time to mature than in the drier west.

In clear weather,the air next to the ground is usually ____ than the air above during the night and ____ than the air above during the day.

Maximum daily temperatures under hazy skies are typically ____________________ than those under clear skies.

Cold,rainy days often feel warmer than dry days because air conducts heat away from the body better than water.

The maximum in daytime surface temperature typically occurs ____________________ Earth receives its most intense solar radiation.

If tonight's temperature is going to drop into the middle 20s (°F)and a fairly stiff wind is predicted,probably the best way to protect an orchard against a hard freeze is to (assume that cost is not a factor)

At what time during a 24-hour day would a radiation temperature inversion best be developed?

The wind-chill index takes into account the wind speed at about ____ above the ground instead of the where official readings are usually taken.

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

Filters

In clear weather,the air next to the ground is usually than the air above during the night and than the air above during the day.