Question 1

An isoline that connects all points of the same temperature on a map is called

Accepted Answer

A)  an isobar. 
B)  the mean temperature isoline. 
C)  the thermal equator. 
D)  min/max line. 
E)  an isotherm. 
A)  an isobar. 
B)  the mean temperature isoline. 
C)  the thermal equator. 
D)  min/max line. 
E)  an isotherm.

Question 2

The temperature on a cloudy night is likely to be ________ those on a clear night-all other factors being equal.

Accepted Answer

A)  warmer than 
B)  colder than 
C)  the same as 
A)  warmer than 
B)  colder than 
C)  the same as

Question 3

Air temperature is an indication of the average kinetic energy of individual molecules within the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Conduction refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the vertical movement of air in response to temperature-induced density differences. 
B)  strong vertical motions in the atmosphere. 
C)  the molecule-to-molecule transfer of heat energy that diffuses through the material. 
D)  the behavior of something. 
A)  the vertical movement of air in response to temperature-induced density differences. 
B)  strong vertical motions in the atmosphere. 
C)  the molecule-to-molecule transfer of heat energy that diffuses through the material. 
D)  the behavior of something.

Question 5

The temperature control that includes the heat capacity of a substance is

Accepted Answer

A)  movement. 
B)  evaporation. 
C)  cloud cover. 
D)  specific heat. 
A)  movement. 
B)  evaporation. 
C)  cloud cover. 
D)  specific heat.

Question 6

The Gulf Stream

Accepted Answer

A)  moves southward and moderates temperatures in eastern South America. 
B)  moves equatorward, warming the California coast. 
C)  moves northward in the western Atlantic, moderating temperatures in Iceland. 
D)  creates a warming effect on Japan and the Aleutians. 
A)  moves southward and moderates temperatures in eastern South America. 
B)  moves equatorward, warming the California coast. 
C)  moves northward in the western Atlantic, moderating temperatures in Iceland. 
D)  creates a warming effect on Japan and the Aleutians.

Question 7

Which of the following is related to Earth's albedo?

Accepted Answer

A)  transmission 
B)  scattering 
C)  convection 
D)  none of these 
A)  transmission 
B)  scattering 
C)  convection 
D)  none of these

Question 8

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urbanized surfaces tend to be sealed. 
B)  Urban surfaces have lower albedos and higher NET R values. 
C)  The amount of human-produced heat is not significant in New York City. 
D)  A city responds much as a desert surface during and after a rainstorm. 
A)  Urbanized surfaces tend to be sealed. 
B)  Urban surfaces have lower albedos and higher NET R values. 
C)  The amount of human-produced heat is not significant in New York City. 
D)  A city responds much as a desert surface during and after a rainstorm.

Question 9

As reported by the National Weather Service, the heat index

Accepted Answer

A)  relates temperature and relative humidity. 
B)  combines air pressure and temperature in a comfort index. 
C)  gives you an indication of the effect of wind on the skin. 
D)  is generally reported during critical winter months. 
A)  relates temperature and relative humidity. 
B)  combines air pressure and temperature in a comfort index. 
C)  gives you an indication of the effect of wind on the skin. 
D)  is generally reported during critical winter months.

Question 10

The reflective quality of a surface is called its albedo and is expressed as a percentage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Transmissibility

Accepted Answer

A)  is greater in land than water. 
B)  refers to the fact that land is opaque and water is transparent. 
C)  produces a heat loading at the surface of water bodies. 
D)  produces a photic layer that normally is 2000 m (6600 ft) deep. 
A)  is greater in land than water. 
B)  refers to the fact that land is opaque and water is transparent. 
C)  produces a heat loading at the surface of water bodies. 
D)  produces a photic layer that normally is 2000 m (6600 ft) deep.

Question 12

Because of the process known as ________ the Sun appears above the horizon ________ it has actually risen.

Accepted Answer

A)  transmission; before 
B)  transmission; after 
C)  refraction; before 
D)  refraction; after 
E)  reflection; before 
A)  transmission; before 
B)  transmission; after 
C)  refraction; before 
D)  refraction; after 
E)  reflection; before

Question 13

An isoline that connects all points of highest mean temperature on a world map is called

Accepted Answer

A)  an isobar. 
B)  the highest mean temperature isoline. 
C)  the thermal equator. 
D)  min/max line. 
E)  the temperature range line. 
A)  an isobar. 
B)  the highest mean temperature isoline. 
C)  the thermal equator. 
D)  min/max line. 
E)  the temperature range line.

Question 14

The Celsius and Fahrenheit scales only coincide at: [ degrees C → degrees F = ( degrees C × 1.8) + 32 ]

Accepted Answer

A)  -40 degrees. 
B)  -273 degrees. 
C)  0 degrees. 
D)  212 degrees. 
A)  -40 degrees. 
B)  -273 degrees. 
C)  0 degrees. 
D)  212 degrees.

Question 15

The energy received in just 35 minutes at the surface of the U.S. exceeds the amount of energy derived from the burning of fossil fuels in a $\underline { \text { year } }$.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A daily temperature curve exhibits a lag of about 3 hours relative to an insolation curve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is false relative to the Earth-atmosphere radiation system?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the surface and the atmosphere are considered separately, neither exhibits a balanced radiation budget. 
B)  The surface exhibits an overall positive radiation balance. 
C)  The atmosphere exhibits an overall negative radiation balance. 
D)  Only convection transfers heat energy to the atmosphere from the surface. 
A)  If the surface and the atmosphere are considered separately, neither exhibits a balanced radiation budget. 
B)  The surface exhibits an overall positive radiation balance. 
C)  The atmosphere exhibits an overall negative radiation balance. 
D)  Only convection transfers heat energy to the atmosphere from the surface.

Question 18

The land surface cools off more rapidly at night than water does because

Accepted Answer

A)  the energy is stored in a shallow layer near the surface of the land, and so it can be radiated away faster. 
B)  the amount of energy stored in the land is less than that stored in the water column. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  None of the above-land does not cool off more rapidly than water at night. 
A)  the energy is stored in a shallow layer near the surface of the land, and so it can be radiated away faster. 
B)  the amount of energy stored in the land is less than that stored in the water column. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  None of the above-land does not cool off more rapidly than water at night.

Question 19

The Moon has an average albedo similar to new snow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The highest temperatures on Earth are associated with the intense heating over the equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An isoline that connects all points of the same temperature on a map is called

The temperature on a cloudy night is likely to be ________ those on a clear night-all other factors being equal.

Air temperature is an indication of the average kinetic energy of individual molecules within the atmosphere.

Conduction refers to

The temperature control that includes the heat capacity of a substance is

The Gulf Stream

Which of the following is related to Earth's albedo?

Which of the following is false?

As reported by the National Weather Service, the heat index

The reflective quality of a surface is called its albedo and is expressed as a percentage.

Transmissibility

Because of the process known as the Sun appears above the horizon it has actually risen.

An isoline that connects all points of highest mean temperature on a world map is called

The Celsius and Fahrenheit scales only coincide at: [ degrees C → degrees F = ( degrees C × 1.8) + 32 ]

The energy received in just 35 minutes at the surface of the U.S. exceeds the amount of energy derived from the burning of fossil fuels in a $\underline { \text { year } }$ .

A daily temperature curve exhibits a lag of about 3 hours relative to an insolation curve.

Which of the following is false relative to the Earth-atmosphere radiation system?

The land surface cools off more rapidly at night than water does because

The Moon has an average albedo similar to new snow.

The highest temperatures on Earth are associated with the intense heating over the equator.

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An isoline that connects all points of the same temperature on a map is called

The temperature on a cloudy night is likely to be ________ those on a clear night-all other factors being equal.

Air temperature is an indication of the average kinetic energy of individual molecules within the atmosphere.

Conduction refers to

The temperature control that includes the heat capacity of a substance is

The Gulf Stream

Which of the following is related to Earth's albedo?

Which of the following is false?

As reported by the National Weather Service, the heat index

The reflective quality of a surface is called its albedo and is expressed as a percentage.

Transmissibility

Because of the process known as ________ the Sun appears above the horizon ________ it has actually risen.

An isoline that connects all points of highest mean temperature on a world map is called

The Celsius and Fahrenheit scales only coincide at: [ degrees C → degrees F = ( degrees C × 1.8) + 32 ]

The energy received in just 35 minutes at the surface of the U.S. exceeds the amount of energy derived from the burning of fossil fuels in a year ‾\underline { \text { year } } year ​ .

A daily temperature curve exhibits a lag of about 3 hours relative to an insolation curve.

Which of the following is false relative to the Earth-atmosphere radiation system?

The land surface cools off more rapidly at night than water does because

The Moon has an average albedo similar to new snow.

The highest temperatures on Earth are associated with the intense heating over the equator.

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Solar Energy, Seasons, and the Atmosphere

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation

Atmospheric Water and Weather

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

The Dynamic Planet

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

Wind Processes and Desert Landscapes

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Because of the process known as the Sun appears above the horizon it has actually risen.

The energy received in just 35 minutes at the surface of the U.S. exceeds the amount of energy derived from the burning of fossil fuels in a $\underline { \text { year } }$ .