Question 1

Which of the following is correct regarding daylength?

Accepted Answer

A)  Daylength is uniform at all latitudes throughout the years. 
B)  People living at the equator experience 6 hours difference in daylength between the summer and winter. 
C)  The equator always receives equal hours of day and night. 
D)  The range of daylength is shortest in the polar regions. 
A)  Daylength is uniform at all latitudes throughout the years. 
B)  People living at the equator experience 6 hours difference in daylength between the summer and winter. 
C)  The equator always receives equal hours of day and night. 
D)  The range of daylength is shortest in the polar regions.

Question 2

While standing at the Tropic of Cancer, Emma's shadow points north at noon (Sun time). Based on this, which of the following can be definitely concluded?

Accepted Answer

A)  It must be the summer solstice. 
B)  It must be the winter solstice. 
C)  It must be one of the equinoxes. 
D)  It must not be the summer solstice. 
E)  It must not be the winter solstice. 
A)  It must be the summer solstice. 
B)  It must be the winter solstice. 
C)  It must be one of the equinoxes. 
D)  It must not be the summer solstice. 
E)  It must not be the winter solstice.

Question 3

The seasons are caused by the changing amounts of energy received at Earth as a result of Earth's elliptical orbit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Earth's rotation is described as

Accepted Answer

A)  east to west. 
B)  north to south. 
C)  west to east. 
D)  clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole. 
A)  east to west. 
B)  north to south. 
C)  west to east. 
D)  clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Tropic of Capricorn refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  that parallel that is 23.5° south latitude. 
B)  the location of the subsolar point on September 22. 
C)  the parallel that is the farthest northern location for the subsolar point during the year. 
D)  that parallel that is 66.5° south latitude. 
A)  that parallel that is 23.5° south latitude. 
B)  the location of the subsolar point on September 22. 
C)  the parallel that is the farthest northern location for the subsolar point during the year. 
D)  that parallel that is 66.5° south latitude.

Question 7

The Solar System, Sun, and Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding Earth's axis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of axial tilt fluctuates during the year and forms the basis for seasonal changes. 
B)  The axis remains parallel to the plane of the ecliptic. 
C)  Axial tilt is unrelated to the phenomenon of seasonal change. 
D)  The axis is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic. 
A)  The amount of axial tilt fluctuates during the year and forms the basis for seasonal changes. 
B)  The axis remains parallel to the plane of the ecliptic. 
C)  Axial tilt is unrelated to the phenomenon of seasonal change. 
D)  The axis is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.

Question 9

The Earth's rotation is gradually slowing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The speed of the Earth's rotation is fasted at the poles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true of the March equinox?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving south of the equator, the daylen gth increases, while moving north of the equator the daylength decreases. 
B)  The suns direct rays strike perpendicular at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S). 
C)  At all latitudes between the poles, day and night are of equal length. 
D)  In the Southern Hemisphere, it is known as the vernal equinox. 
A)  Moving south of the equator, the daylen gth increases, while moving north of the equator the daylength decreases. 
B)  The suns direct rays strike perpendicular at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S). 
C)  At all latitudes between the poles, day and night are of equal length. 
D)  In the Southern Hemisphere, it is known as the vernal equinox.

Question 12

On the northern hemisphere's summer solstice, areas above Arctic Circle are completely within the circle of illumination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true for the March Equinox?

Accepted Answer

A)  The subsolar point is at the equator. 
B)  The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N). 
C)  The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S). 
D)  The subsolar point is at the Prime Meridian. 
A)  The subsolar point is at the equator. 
B)  The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N). 
C)  The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S). 
D)  The subsolar point is at the Prime Meridian.

Question 14

The equinox

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs four times during the year. 
B)  has 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night for all locations. 
C)  is the longest day of the year at any given place. 
D)  is when the subsolar point is at one of the tropics. 
A)  occurs four times during the year. 
B)  has 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night for all locations. 
C)  is the longest day of the year at any given place. 
D)  is when the subsolar point is at one of the tropics.

Question 15

Our planet and our lives are powered by

Accepted Answer

A)  energy derived from inside Earth. 
B)  radiant energy from the Sun. 
C)  utilities and oil companies. 
D)  shorter wavelengths of gamma rays, X-rays, and ultraviolet. 
A)  energy derived from inside Earth. 
B)  radiant energy from the Sun. 
C)  utilities and oil companies. 
D)  shorter wavelengths of gamma rays, X-rays, and ultraviolet.

Question 16

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. 
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.

Question 17

All places on Earth experience the same daylength on March 21.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The planetesimal hypothesis pertains to the formation of the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of humans influencing solar energy or seasonality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solar winds affect communication systems on the Earth. 
B)  Seasonal change determines the rhythm of life and food resources. 
C)  Solar energy drives ecosystem processes that benefit humans. 
D)  Longer summers due to climate change have altered migration patterns of some animals. 
A)  Solar winds affect communication systems on the Earth. 
B)  Seasonal change determines the rhythm of life and food resources. 
C)  Solar energy drives ecosystem processes that benefit humans. 
D)  Longer summers due to climate change have altered migration patterns of some animals.

Question 20

The distance from the Sun to Earth does not vary throughout the year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is correct regarding daylength?

While standing at the Tropic of Cancer, Emma's shadow points north at noon (Sun time). Based on this, which of the following can be definitely concluded?

The seasons are caused by the changing amounts of energy received at Earth as a result of Earth's elliptical orbit.

Earth's rotation is described as

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

The Tropic of Capricorn refers to

The Solar System, Sun, and Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago.

Which of the following is true regarding Earth's axis?

The Earth's rotation is gradually slowing.

The speed of the Earth's rotation is fasted at the poles.

Which of the following is true of the March equinox?

On the northern hemisphere's summer solstice, areas above Arctic Circle are completely within the circle of illumination.

Which of the following is true for the March Equinox?

The equinox

Our planet and our lives are powered by

Which of the following characterizes Earth's revolution?

All places on Earth experience the same daylength on March 21.

The planetesimal hypothesis pertains to the formation of the

Which of the following is an example of humans influencing solar energy or seasonality?

The distance from the Sun to Earth does not vary throughout the year.

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Exam 2: Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Which of the following is correct regarding daylength?

While standing at the Tropic of Cancer, Emma's shadow points north at noon (Sun time). Based on this, which of the following can be definitely concluded?

The seasons are caused by the changing amounts of energy received at Earth as a result of Earth's elliptical orbit.

Earth's rotation is described as

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

The Tropic of Capricorn refers to

The Solar System, Sun, and Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago.

Which of the following is true regarding Earth's axis?

The Earth's rotation is gradually slowing.

The speed of the Earth's rotation is fasted at the poles.

Which of the following is true of the March equinox?

On the northern hemisphere's summer solstice, areas above Arctic Circle are completely within the circle of illumination.

Which of the following is true for the March Equinox?

The equinox

Our planet and our lives are powered by

Which of the following characterizes Earth's revolution?

All places on Earth experience the same daylength on March 21.

The planetesimal hypothesis pertains to the formation of the

Which of the following is an example of humans influencing solar energy or seasonality?

The distance from the Sun to Earth does not vary throughout the year.

Essentials of Geography

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems and Landforms

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

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