Question 1

How does latitude tend to affect net radiation?

Accepted Answer

Latitude has a significant effect on net

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the Sun's electromagnetic spectrum?

Accepted Answer

A) it consists exclusively of radiant energy made of gamma ray,X-ray,and ultraviolet wavelengths. 
B) it consists exclusively of streams of charged particles. 
C) it is capable of sustaining life on Earth even though some portions of the spectrum are actually harmful to living organisms. 
D) it consists exclusively of visible light and infrared energy. 
E) it spans a spectrum beginning with microwaves and ending with sound. 
A) it consists exclusively of radiant energy made of gamma ray,X-ray,and ultraviolet wavelengths. 
B) it consists exclusively of streams of charged particles. 
C) it is capable of sustaining life on Earth even though some portions of the spectrum are actually harmful to living organisms. 
D) it consists exclusively of visible light and infrared energy. 
E) it spans a spectrum beginning with microwaves and ending with sound.

Question 3

The Sun produces which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) mainly visible light and infrared energy 
B) mainly ultraviolet and X-rays 
C) only solar wind 
D) only radiant energy that is beneficial to life 
E) only heat 
A) mainly visible light and infrared energy 
B) mainly ultraviolet and X-rays 
C) only solar wind 
D) only radiant energy that is beneficial to life 
E) only heat

Question 4

Which of the following is true of Earth's orbit about the Sun?

Accepted Answer

A) it is perfectly circular. 
B) it is elliptical. 
C) it takes approximately the same time for Earth to orbit the Sun as it does for the rest of the planets in the solar system to orbit the Sun. 
D) the orbit does not vary over millions of years. 
E) it gets shorter every year. 
A) it is perfectly circular. 
B) it is elliptical. 
C) it takes approximately the same time for Earth to orbit the Sun as it does for the rest of the planets in the solar system to orbit the Sun. 
D) the orbit does not vary over millions of years. 
E) it gets shorter every year.

Question 5

The two main portions of the solar spectrum which enter the atmosphere are

Accepted Answer

A) X-rays and visible light. 
B) visible and infrared energy. 
C) infrared and gamma rays. 
D) ultraviolet and visible light. 
E) gamma rays and thermal infrared energy. 
A) X-rays and visible light. 
B) visible and infrared energy. 
C) infrared and gamma rays. 
D) ultraviolet and visible light. 
E) gamma rays and thermal infrared energy.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The magnetosphere deflects the solar wind toward Earth's two poles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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. )
  
-In Figure MC2,what position corresponds to the winter solstice for observers in the northern hemisphere? (Assume north is toward the top of the page. )

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Question 9

Rotation is Earth's motion on its axis revolution is its motion about the Sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Sun emits streams of charged particles that are collectively referred to as the electromagnetic spectrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If we can see galaxies 12 billion light years away,that means that the universe must be at least 12 billion years old because that is how long it took the light from these galaxies to reach us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

For where you live,how do daylength and the Sun's altitude vary throughout the year?

Accepted Answer

The answer of For where you live,how do daylength and...

Question 13

The Sun is directly overhead north of 23.5° north latitude twice a year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Energy is liberated within the Sun's interior through a process known as nuclear fusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There is no evidence for a correlation between sunspot activity and weather conditions on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Astronauts deployed a solar wind measuring experiment on the Moon because

Accepted Answer

A) the lunar surface is protected by an atmosphere. 
B) there is no electromagnetic energy arriving there. 
C) the experiment would not work if deployed at Earth's surface due to protective aspects of Earth's atmosphere. 
D) the Moon is closer to the Sun,so it is easier to measure the effect of solar wind. 
E) there is no solar wind arriving at the lunar surface. 
A) the lunar surface is protected by an atmosphere. 
B) there is no electromagnetic energy arriving there. 
C) the experiment would not work if deployed at Earth's surface due to protective aspects of Earth's atmosphere. 
D) the Moon is closer to the Sun,so it is easier to measure the effect of solar wind. 
E) there is no solar wind arriving at the lunar surface.

Question 17

Which of the following is correct relative to insolation at the thermopause?

Accepted Answer

A) in June,the North Pole receives over 500 watts per m² per day. 
B) in June,the South Pole receives over 550 watts per m² per day. 
C) throughout the year,the equatorial receipt varies between 100 and 400 watts per m² per day. 
D) it receives an average amount of insolation equal to 100 watts per m² per day. 
E) in October,the North Pole receives over 500 watts per m² per day. 
A) in June,the North Pole receives over 500 watts per m² per day. 
B) in June,the South Pole receives over 550 watts per m² per day. 
C) throughout the year,the equatorial receipt varies between 100 and 400 watts per m² per day. 
D) it receives an average amount of insolation equal to 100 watts per m² per day. 
E) in October,the North Pole receives over 500 watts per m² per day.

Question 18

What is the name of the location on the surface of Earth that receives insolation when the Sun is directly overhead? (When this occurs,the Sun's rays are perpendicular to this surface. )

Accepted Answer

A) solar point 
B) zenith 
C) subsolar point 
D) North Polar point 
E) Arctic Circle 
A) solar point 
B) zenith 
C) subsolar point 
D) North Polar point 
E) Arctic Circle

Question 19

The planetesimal hypothesis pertains to the formation of the

Accepted Answer

A) universe. 
B) galaxy. 
C) planets. 
D) ocean basins. 
E) atmosphere. 
A) universe. 
B) galaxy. 
C) planets. 
D) ocean basins. 
E) atmosphere.

Question 20

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 Tropic of Capricorn would be located at

Accepted Answer

A) 110° N. 
B) 20° N. 
C) 20° S. 
D) 70° N. 
E) 70° S. 
A) 110° N. 
B) 20° N. 
C) 20° S. 
D) 70° N. 
E) 70° S.

How does latitude tend to affect net radiation?

Which of the following is true of the Sun's electromagnetic spectrum?

The Sun produces which of the following?

Which of the following is true of Earth's orbit about the Sun?

The two main portions of the solar spectrum which enter the atmosphere are

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

The magnetosphere deflects the solar wind toward Earth's two poles.

Rotation is Earth's motion on its axis revolution is its motion about the Sun.

The Sun emits streams of charged particles that are collectively referred to as the electromagnetic spectrum.

If we can see galaxies 12 billion light years away,that means that the universe must be at least 12 billion years old because that is how long it took the light from these galaxies to reach us.

For where you live,how do daylength and the Sun's altitude vary throughout the year?

The Sun is directly overhead north of 23.5° north latitude twice a year.

Energy is liberated within the Sun's interior through a process known as nuclear fusion.

There is no evidence for a correlation between sunspot activity and weather conditions on Earth.

Astronauts deployed a solar wind measuring experiment on the Moon because

Which of the following is correct relative to insolation at the thermopause?

What is the name of the location on the surface of Earth that receives insolation when the Sun is directly overhead? (When this occurs,the Sun's rays are perpendicular to this surface. )

The planetesimal hypothesis pertains to the formation of the

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How does latitude tend to affect net radiation?

Which of the following is true of the Sun's electromagnetic spectrum?

The Sun produces which of the following?

Which of the following is true of Earth's orbit about the Sun?

The two main portions of the solar spectrum which enter the atmosphere are

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

The magnetosphere deflects the solar wind toward Earth's two poles.

Rotation is Earth's motion on its axis revolution is its motion about the Sun.

The Sun emits streams of charged particles that are collectively referred to as the electromagnetic spectrum.

If we can see galaxies 12 billion light years away,that means that the universe must be at least 12 billion years old because that is how long it took the light from these galaxies to reach us.

For where you live,how do daylength and the Sun's altitude vary throughout the year?

The Sun is directly overhead north of 23.5° north latitude twice a year.

Energy is liberated within the Sun's interior through a process known as nuclear fusion.

There is no evidence for a correlation between sunspot activity and weather conditions on Earth.

Astronauts deployed a solar wind measuring experiment on the Moon because

Which of the following is correct relative to insolation at the thermopause?

What is the name of the location on the surface of Earth that receives insolation when the Sun is directly overhead? (When this occurs,the Sun's rays are perpendicular to this surface. )

The planetesimal hypothesis pertains to the formation of the

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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