Question 1

Discuss ways in which anthropogenic climate change affects seasonality.

Accepted Answer

There are several examples given in the

Question 2

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

Question 3

Which of the following does not accurately describe Earth's distance from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Earth-Sun distance averages 150 million kilometers (93 million miles). 
B)  It takes light an average of 8 minutes and 20 seconds to travel from the Sun to Earth. 
C)  Earth is closer to the Sun in January (perihelion) and farther away in July (aphelion). 
D)  The Earth's orbit around the sun is presently circular and, therefore the Earth is always equidistant from the sun throughout the year. 
A)  The Earth-Sun distance averages 150 million kilometers (93 million miles). 
B)  It takes light an average of 8 minutes and 20 seconds to travel from the Sun to Earth. 
C)  Earth is closer to the Sun in January (perihelion) and farther away in July (aphelion). 
D)  The Earth's orbit around the sun is presently circular and, therefore the Earth is always equidistant from the sun throughout the year.

Question 4

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 
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

Question 5

The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer on December 21.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Intercepted solar radiation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  solar wind. 
B)  thermosphere. 
C)  solar constant. 
D)  insolation. 
A)  solar wind. 
B)  thermosphere. 
C)  solar constant. 
D)  insolation.

Question 7

The solar constant varies by latitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Twilight is the period of diffused light that occurs before sunrise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The ________ emits mainly ________ which is also called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sun; longwave radiation; infrared 
B)  Sun; shortwave radiation; radio waves 
C)  Earth; longwave radiation; infrared 
D)  Earth; shortwave radiation; infrared 
E)  Earth; longwave radiation; ultraviolet 
A)  Sun; longwave radiation; infrared 
B)  Sun; shortwave radiation; radio waves 
C)  Earth; longwave radiation; infrared 
D)  Earth; shortwave radiation; infrared 
E)  Earth; longwave radiation; ultraviolet

Question 10

The uneven distribution of insolation by latitude is primarily a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  variability in the Sun's output. 
B)  the changing distance of Earth from the Sun. 
C)  variation in the value of a watt. 
D)  Earth's curvature, which presents varied angles to parallel solar rays. 
A)  variability in the Sun's output. 
B)  the changing distance of Earth from the Sun. 
C)  variation in the value of a watt. 
D)  Earth's curvature, which presents varied angles to parallel solar rays.

Question 11

The Earth radiates energy primarily in the ultraviolet wavelengths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The uneven distribution of insolation at the thermopause is caused by Earth's curvature, with only the subsolar point receiving sunlight from directly overhead.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not true of sunspots?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be several times larger than Earth. 
B)  They can produce flares and prominences. 
C)  They are brighter than the rest of the Sun's surface. 
D)  They are surface disturbances caused by magnetic storms. 
A)  They can be several times larger than Earth. 
B)  They can produce flares and prominences. 
C)  They are brighter than the rest of the Sun's surface. 
D)  They are surface disturbances caused by magnetic storms.

Question 14

The Milky Way galaxy contains approximately 300 billion stars, of which the Sun is an average.sized star.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the significance of each of the equinoxes and solstices.

Accepted Answer

The equinoxes mark the beginning of the

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Earth's axis is titled 23.5° relative to the plane of the ecliptic. 
B)  The axis through Earth's two poles points just slightly off Polaris. 
C)  During the winter months, the Earth's axis is aligned towards Southern Cross. 
D)  Throughout the year, the Earth's axis maintains the same alignment relative to the plane of the ecliptic. 
A)  The Earth's axis is titled 23.5° relative to the plane of the ecliptic. 
B)  The axis through Earth's two poles points just slightly off Polaris. 
C)  During the winter months, the Earth's axis is aligned towards Southern Cross. 
D)  Throughout the year, the Earth's axis maintains the same alignment relative to the plane of the ecliptic.

Question 18

The Tropic of Cancer refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the parallel that occurs at 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)  0° latitude when the Sun crosses the equator. 
A)  the parallel that occurs at 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)  0° latitude when the Sun crosses the equator.

Question 19

Which of the following is not of our solar system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It consists of 8 planets and some 165 planetary satellites (moons). 
B)  Of all the planets, Neptune has the most moons. 
C)  Six of the eight planets have at least 1 moon. 
D)  Several identified planetary satellites are still awaiting official confirmation. 
A)  It consists of 8 planets and some 165 planetary satellites (moons). 
B)  Of all the planets, Neptune has the most moons. 
C)  Six of the eight planets have at least 1 moon. 
D)  Several identified planetary satellites are still awaiting official confirmation.

Question 20

Intercepted solar energy is called insolation and is measured as the solar constant at the top of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss ways in which anthropogenic climate change affects seasonality.

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

Which of the following does not accurately describe Earth's distance from the Sun?

The Sun produces which of the following?

The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer on December 21.

Intercepted solar radiation is called

The solar constant varies by latitude.

Twilight is the period of diffused light that occurs before sunrise.

The emits mainly which is also called .

The uneven distribution of insolation by latitude is primarily a result of

The Earth radiates energy primarily in the ultraviolet wavelengths.

The uneven distribution of insolation at the thermopause is caused by Earth's curvature, with only the subsolar point receiving sunlight from directly overhead.

Which of the following is not true of sunspots?

The Milky Way galaxy contains approximately 300 billion stars, of which the Sun is an average.sized star.

Explain the significance of each of the equinoxes and solstices.

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

Which of the following is not true?

The Tropic of Cancer refers to

Which of the following is not of our solar system?

Intercepted solar energy is called insolation and is measured as the solar constant at the top of the atmosphere.

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Exam 2: Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Discuss ways in which anthropogenic climate change affects seasonality.

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

Which of the following does not accurately describe Earth's distance from the Sun?

The Sun produces which of the following?

The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer on December 21.

Intercepted solar radiation is called

The solar constant varies by latitude.

Twilight is the period of diffused light that occurs before sunrise.

The ________ emits mainly ________ which is also called ________.

The uneven distribution of insolation by latitude is primarily a result of

The Earth radiates energy primarily in the ultraviolet wavelengths.

The uneven distribution of insolation at the thermopause is caused by Earth's curvature, with only the subsolar point receiving sunlight from directly overhead.

Which of the following is not true of sunspots?

The Milky Way galaxy contains approximately 300 billion stars, of which the Sun is an average.sized star.

Explain the significance of each of the equinoxes and solstices.

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

Which of the following is not true?

The Tropic of Cancer refers to

Which of the following is not of our solar system?

Intercepted solar energy is called insolation and is measured as the solar constant at the top of the atmosphere.

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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The emits mainly which is also called .