Question 1

Changes in daylength and the Sun's altitude above the horizon over the course of the year

Accepted Answer

A) produce Earth's rotation. 
B) are phenomena that occur only at the equator. 
C) are responsible for the seasons. 
D) are factors that follow an irregular,random cycle. 
E) are controlled by the longwave energy output at the poles. 
A) produce Earth's rotation. 
B) are phenomena that occur only at the equator. 
C) are responsible for the seasons. 
D) are factors that follow an irregular,random cycle. 
E) are controlled by the longwave energy output at the poles.

Question 2

Which of the following characterizes Earth's revolution?

Accepted Answer

A) it takes approximately 24 hours. 
B) it is responsible for creating the circle of illumination,and hence,day/night relationships. 
C) it is clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole. 
D) it determines the timing of seasons and length of the year. 
E) it takes exactly 365 days to complete. 
A) it takes approximately 24 hours. 
B) it is responsible for creating the circle of illumination,and hence,day/night relationships. 
C) it is clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole. 
D) it determines the timing of seasons and length of the year. 
E) it takes exactly 365 days to complete.

Question 3

To answer the following questions,refer to the figure below.Assume that it shows the orbit of a hypothetical planet in another part of the galaxy and that this planet has an axial tilt of 20°.(Note the direction of the axial tilt and the direction of the orbit. )
  
-According to Figure MC2,if the hypothetical planet requires 20 months to complete one orbit around the star,how many months after the Summer Solstice would the Sun cross the equator moving north?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
E) 9 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
E) 9

Question 4

Earth's axis is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

On its way to Earth,the solar wind first encounters

Accepted Answer

A) the ozonosphere. 
B) the magnetosphere. 
C) Earth's surface. 
D) the lower atmosphere. 
E) the ionosphere. 
A) the ozonosphere. 
B) the magnetosphere. 
C) Earth's surface. 
D) the lower atmosphere. 
E) the ionosphere.

Question 6

The amount of energy received above the South Pole during the southern hemisphere's summer solstice is ________ than that received above the North Pole during the northern hemisphere's summer solstice because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) more the atmosphere is thinner above the South Pole 
B) more Earth is closer to the Sun during the southern hemisphere's summer solstice 
C) less the atmosphere is thicker above the South Pole 
D) less Earth is further from the Sun during the southern hemisphere's summer solstice 
E) more Earth is farther from the Sun during the southern hemisphere's summer solstice 
A) more the atmosphere is thinner above the South Pole 
B) more Earth is closer to the Sun during the southern hemisphere's summer solstice 
C) less the atmosphere is thicker above the South Pole 
D) less Earth is further from the Sun during the southern hemisphere's summer solstice 
E) more Earth is farther from the Sun during the southern hemisphere's summer solstice

Question 7

Insolation occurs primarily in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Milky Way galaxy

Accepted Answer

A) is a conical galaxy. 
B) is one of millions of galaxies in the universe. 
C) contains approximately 20 billion stars. 
D) is the centre of the universe. 
E) cannot be seen from Earth. 
A) is a conical galaxy. 
B) is one of millions of galaxies in the universe. 
C) contains approximately 20 billion stars. 
D) is the centre of the universe. 
E) cannot be seen from Earth.

Question 9

The 28-ton stones assembled at Stonehenge in England were evidently used by ancients to mark seasonal changes.In other words,Stonehenge is an ancient calendar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The correct order for wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation,from shortest to longest is: X-rays,infrared,radio waves,visible light,and ultraviolet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

During the process by which energy is produced inside of stars,

Accepted Answer

A) hydrogen is fused together to form helium. 
B) helium is fused together to form hydrogen. 
C) hydrogen splits to form helium. 
D) helium splits to form hydrogen. 
E) oxygen splits from ozone. 
A) hydrogen is fused together to form helium. 
B) helium is fused together to form hydrogen. 
C) hydrogen splits to form helium. 
D) helium splits to form hydrogen. 
E) oxygen splits from ozone.

Question 12

Which of the following is a consequence of the solar wind?

Accepted Answer

A) halos 
B) disruption of radio communications 
C) charging of electrical systems 
D) creation of Earth's magnetosphere 
E) growth spurts of plants in the boreal forest. 
A) halos 
B) disruption of radio communications 
C) charging of electrical systems 
D) creation of Earth's magnetosphere 
E) growth spurts of plants in the boreal forest.

Question 13

To answer the following questions,refer to the figure below.Assume that it shows the orbit of a hypothetical planet in another part of the galaxy and that this planet has an axial tilt of 20°.(Note the direction of the axial tilt and the direction of the orbit. )
  
-According to Figure MC2,given the tilt of the axis (20°),the Arctic Circle would be located at

Accepted Answer

A) 20° N. 
B) 20° S. 
C) 70° N. 
D) 70° S. 
A) 20° N. 
B) 20° S. 
C) 70° N. 
D) 70° S.

Question 14

The solar wind consists principally of

Accepted Answer

A) neutral hydrogen and helium atoms. 
B) planetesimals. 
C) free neutrons. 
D) positively charged hydrogen nuclei and free electrons. 
E) oxygen and carbon dioxide. 
A) neutral hydrogen and helium atoms. 
B) planetesimals. 
C) free neutrons. 
D) positively charged hydrogen nuclei and free electrons. 
E) oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Question 15

Earth's spherical shape is not a factor with regards to seasonality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why does Earth emit longer-wave radiation than the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Earth emits longer-wave radiation than t

Question 17

Which of the following is true of galaxies?

Accepted Answer

A) each galaxy has one star. 
B) galaxies are measured by the speed of sound. 
C) a typical galaxy,such as the Milky Way,is about 5 billion miles in diameter. 
D) great clouds of gas and dust known as nebula occur within galaxies. 
E) three galaxies exist in the universe. 
A) each galaxy has one star. 
B) galaxies are measured by the speed of sound. 
C) a typical galaxy,such as the Milky Way,is about 5 billion miles in diameter. 
D) great clouds of gas and dust known as nebula occur within galaxies. 
E) three galaxies exist in the universe.

Question 18

Our galaxy contains about 400 billion stars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The amount of the solar energy received by a given location is not really constant-it varies depending upon the season and Earth's distance from the Sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The planets in the solar system are believed to have formed as a result of a process known as ________ which is caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) acceleration centrifugal force 
B) fusion gravity 
C) fission gravity 
D) accretion gravity 
E) accretion centrifugal 
A) acceleration centrifugal force 
B) fusion gravity 
C) fission gravity 
D) accretion gravity 
E) accretion centrifugal

Changes in daylength and the Sun's altitude above the horizon over the course of the year

Which of the following characterizes Earth's revolution?

Earth's axis is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.

On its way to Earth,the solar wind first encounters

The amount of energy received above the South Pole during the southern hemisphere's summer solstice is than that received above the North Pole during the northern hemisphere's summer solstice because .

Insolation occurs primarily in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum.

The Milky Way galaxy

The 28-ton stones assembled at Stonehenge in England were evidently used by ancients to mark seasonal changes.In other words,Stonehenge is an ancient calendar.

The correct order for wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation,from shortest to longest is: X-rays,infrared,radio waves,visible light,and ultraviolet.

During the process by which energy is produced inside of stars,

Which of the following is a consequence of the solar wind?

The solar wind consists principally of

Earth's spherical shape is not a factor with regards to seasonality.

Why does Earth emit longer-wave radiation than the Sun?

Which of the following is true of galaxies?

Our galaxy contains about 400 billion stars.

The amount of the solar energy received by a given location is not really constant-it varies depending upon the season and Earth's distance from the Sun.

The planets in the solar system are believed to have formed as a result of a process known as which is caused by .

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Exam 2: Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Changes in daylength and the Sun's altitude above the horizon over the course of the year

Which of the following characterizes Earth's revolution?

Earth's axis is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.

On its way to Earth,the solar wind first encounters

The amount of energy received above the South Pole during the southern hemisphere's summer solstice is ________ than that received above the North Pole during the northern hemisphere's summer solstice because ________.

Insolation occurs primarily in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum.

The Milky Way galaxy

The 28-ton stones assembled at Stonehenge in England were evidently used by ancients to mark seasonal changes.In other words,Stonehenge is an ancient calendar.

The correct order for wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation,from shortest to longest is: X-rays,infrared,radio waves,visible light,and ultraviolet.

During the process by which energy is produced inside of stars,

Which of the following is a consequence of the solar wind?

The solar wind consists principally of

Earth's spherical shape is not a factor with regards to seasonality.

Why does Earth emit longer-wave radiation than the Sun?

Which of the following is true of galaxies?

Our galaxy contains about 400 billion stars.

The amount of the solar energy received by a given location is not really constant-it varies depending upon the season and Earth's distance from the Sun.

The planets in the solar system are believed to have formed as a result of a process known as ________ which is caused by ________.

Essentials of Geography

Earth's Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Climate Systems and Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems and Landforms

Eolian Processes and Arid Landscapes

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms

Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Earth and the Human Denominator

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The amount of energy received above the South Pole during the southern hemisphere's summer solstice is than that received above the North Pole during the northern hemisphere's summer solstice because .

The planets in the solar system are believed to have formed as a result of a process known as which is caused by .