Exam 4: Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Which of the following related to the promise of solar energy is incorrect?

When water evaporates, the energy that was used to evaporate the water

Which of the following has the lowest albedo?

In the surface energy budget, the term - SW represents

Earth's main energy outputs are

Earth's blue sky is a result of diffuse reflection called scattering.

Earth's main energy inputs are

The greenhouse effect refers to the differential transmissivity properties of atmospheric constituents.

The science that specifically studies the climate at or near Earth's surface is

Differential transmissivity of shortwave insolation and longwave terrestrial radiation by various atmospheric gases is better known as the

The sky (lower tropopause) appears blue in color because of

Between the tropics, low angle of insolation, variable day lengths, and high seasonal variations create an energy deficit.

Latitudinal energy imbalances drive global circulation patterns.

The Moon has an average albedo similar to asphalt and black top.

In developing countries, there is a pressing need for decentralized energy sources to aid in everyday needs such as cooking and heating water.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the coldest time of the year occurs in December at the time of the winter solstice.

Absorption is the assimilation of radiation and its conversion from one form to another.

The albedo of a surface is a measure of which of the following processes?

When a surface assimilates radiation, the process is called

A(n) ________ is trapped airborne pollution that can raise temperatures by absorbing insolation and reradiating heat to the surface.