Question 1

Scattering caused by atmospheric particles larger than the wavelengths of light is

Accepted Answer

A)  mie scattering. 
B)  refraction. 
C)  Rayleigh scattering. 
D)  transmission. 
A)  mie scattering. 
B)  refraction. 
C)  Rayleigh scattering. 
D)  transmission.

Question 2

Which of the following is a nonradiative transfer of longwave radiation to the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  The greenhouse effect. 
B)  Latent heat transfer. 
C)  Stratospheric ozone radiation. 
D)  Conduction from the surface. 
A)  The greenhouse effect. 
B)  Latent heat transfer. 
C)  Stratospheric ozone radiation. 
D)  Conduction from the surface.

Question 3

The relationship between the insolation curve and the air temperature curve on a graph of daily surface energy

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibits a lag of several hours between the plotted lines. 
B)  shows little or no relationship between the two variables. 
C)  shows that peak temperatures occur near noon, whereas peak insolation receipt is at 3:00 or 4:00 P.M. 
D)  coincide at noon. 
A)  exhibits a lag of several hours between the plotted lines. 
B)  shows little or no relationship between the two variables. 
C)  shows that peak temperatures occur near noon, whereas peak insolation receipt is at 3:00 or 4:00 P.M. 
D)  coincide at noon.

Question 4

Which two gases are primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect because of their ability to absorb infrared energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen and hydrogen 
B)  ozone and dust 
C)  nitrogen and oxygen 
D)  water vapor and carbon dioxide 
A)  oxygen and hydrogen 
B)  ozone and dust 
C)  nitrogen and oxygen 
D)  water vapor and carbon dioxide

Question 5

Insolation is the source of energy that is ultimately responsible for heating the atmosphere and driving weather phenomena.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An image that appears near the horizon when layers of air are at different temperatures and densities is a(n) ________ and an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reflection; albedo 
B)  Rayleigh scatter; albedo 
C)  reflection; refraction 
D)  mirage; refraction 
A)  reflection; albedo 
B)  Rayleigh scatter; albedo 
C)  reflection; refraction 
D)  mirage; refraction

Question 7

The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines ________ global albedo, resulting in a temporary ________ of the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased; cooling 
B)  decreased; cooling 
C)  increased; warming 
D)  decreased; warming 
A)  increased; cooling 
B)  decreased; cooling 
C)  increased; warming 
D)  decreased; warming

Question 8

Which of the following is not a reason for the energy deficit in the polar regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  little seasonal variability 
B)  low sun angle 
C)  high albedo due to snow and ice 
D)  up to six months without insolation 
A)  little seasonal variability 
B)  low sun angle 
C)  high albedo due to snow and ice 
D)  up to six months without insolation

Question 9

Molecule-to-molecule transfer of heat energy is

Accepted Answer

A)  conduction. 
B)  convection. 
C)  advection. 
D)  latent heat. 
A)  conduction. 
B)  convection. 
C)  advection. 
D)  latent heat.

Question 10

The energy received in just 35 minutes at the surface of the United States exceeds the amount of energy derived from the burning of fossil fuels in a year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The highest annual values for net radiation (NET R) occur

Accepted Answer

A)  near the equator. 
B)  along the Tropic of Cancer. 
C)  in the midlatitudes. 
D)  north of the equator in the Arabian sea. 
A)  near the equator. 
B)  along the Tropic of Cancer. 
C)  in the midlatitudes. 
D)  north of the equator in the Arabian sea.

Question 12

Which of the following would be true for the net radiation balance in a midlatitude location?

Accepted Answer

A)  Net R is constant throughout the year. 
B)  There is a surplus of Net R during the summer and a deficit during the winter. 
C)  There is a deficit of Net R during the summer and a surplus during the winter. 
D)  The season at which surpluses and deficits occur varies from one year to the next. 
A)  Net R is constant throughout the year. 
B)  There is a surplus of Net R during the summer and a deficit during the winter. 
C)  There is a deficit of Net R during the summer and a surplus during the winter. 
D)  The season at which surpluses and deficits occur varies from one year to the next.

Question 13

Why is there a lag in daily temperature patterns? Discuss the roles of different sources of surface heating.

Accepted Answer

The warmest time of the day occurs after

Question 14

Kinetic energy is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  stored energy. 
B)  energy flow between molecules. 
C)  the energy of motion. 
D)  energy gained or lost when a substance changes states. 
A)  stored energy. 
B)  energy flow between molecules. 
C)  the energy of motion. 
D)  energy gained or lost when a substance changes states.

Question 15

Which of the following is correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

A)  conduction - molecule-to-molecule heat transfer 
B)  advection - strongly vertical mixing 
C)  radiation - assimilation and conversion of 
D)  convection - strongly horizontal mixing 
A)  conduction - molecule-to-molecule heat transfer 
B)  advection - strongly vertical mixing 
C)  radiation - assimilation and conversion of 
D)  convection - strongly horizontal mixing

Question 16

Discuss the similarities and differences of cloud-albedo forcing and cloud-greenhouse forcing.

Accepted Answer

Cloud-albedo forcing refers to an increa

Question 17

On the average, which of the following is true regarding the distribution of shortwave and longwave energy at Earth's surface by latitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  The equatorial zone is a region of net deficits. 
B)  The polar regions are areas of net surpluses. 
C)  The distribution shows an imbalance of net radiation from equator to poles. 
D)  More energy is lost than is gained in the equatorial regions. 
A)  The equatorial zone is a region of net deficits. 
B)  The polar regions are areas of net surpluses. 
C)  The distribution shows an imbalance of net radiation from equator to poles. 
D)  More energy is lost than is gained in the equatorial regions.

Question 18

Global dimming is the general term used to describe decreased insolation during periods of less solar activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Heat energy flows from objects that are warmer to those that are cooler.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A study of jet contrails following the grounding of commercial flights after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks found that

Accepted Answer

A)  contrails have a very limited effect on the Earth's energy budget. 
B)  contrails reduce diurnal temperature ranges in regions with a high density aircraft. 
C)  contrails contribute more to cloud-albedo forcing than cloud-greenhouse forcing. 
D)  contrails are difficult to distinguish from natural cirrus clouds. 
A)  contrails have a very limited effect on the Earth's energy budget. 
B)  contrails reduce diurnal temperature ranges in regions with a high density aircraft. 
C)  contrails contribute more to cloud-albedo forcing than cloud-greenhouse forcing. 
D)  contrails are difficult to distinguish from natural cirrus clouds.

Scattering caused by atmospheric particles larger than the wavelengths of light is

Which of the following is a nonradiative transfer of longwave radiation to the atmosphere?

The relationship between the insolation curve and the air temperature curve on a graph of daily surface energy

Which two gases are primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect because of their ability to absorb infrared energy?

Insolation is the source of energy that is ultimately responsible for heating the atmosphere and driving weather phenomena.

An image that appears near the horizon when layers of air are at different temperatures and densities is a(n) and an example of .

The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines global albedo, resulting in a temporary of the Earth.

Which of the following is not a reason for the energy deficit in the polar regions?

Molecule-to-molecule transfer of heat energy is

The energy received in just 35 minutes at the surface of the United States exceeds the amount of energy derived from the burning of fossil fuels in a year.

The highest annual values for net radiation (NET R) occur

Which of the following would be true for the net radiation balance in a midlatitude location?

Why is there a lag in daily temperature patterns? Discuss the roles of different sources of surface heating.

Kinetic energy is defined as

Which of the following is correctly matched?

Discuss the similarities and differences of cloud-albedo forcing and cloud-greenhouse forcing.

On the average, which of the following is true regarding the distribution of shortwave and longwave energy at Earth's surface by latitude?

Global dimming is the general term used to describe decreased insolation during periods of less solar activity.

Heat energy flows from objects that are warmer to those that are cooler.

A study of jet contrails following the grounding of commercial flights after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks found that

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Scattering caused by atmospheric particles larger than the wavelengths of light is

Which of the following is a nonradiative transfer of longwave radiation to the atmosphere?

The relationship between the insolation curve and the air temperature curve on a graph of daily surface energy

Which two gases are primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect because of their ability to absorb infrared energy?

Insolation is the source of energy that is ultimately responsible for heating the atmosphere and driving weather phenomena.

An image that appears near the horizon when layers of air are at different temperatures and densities is a(n) ________ and an example of ________.

The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines ________ global albedo, resulting in a temporary ________ of the Earth.

Which of the following is not a reason for the energy deficit in the polar regions?

Molecule-to-molecule transfer of heat energy is

The energy received in just 35 minutes at the surface of the United States exceeds the amount of energy derived from the burning of fossil fuels in a year.

The highest annual values for net radiation (NET R) occur

Which of the following would be true for the net radiation balance in a midlatitude location?

Why is there a lag in daily temperature patterns? Discuss the roles of different sources of surface heating.

Kinetic energy is defined as

Which of the following is correctly matched?

Discuss the similarities and differences of cloud-albedo forcing and cloud-greenhouse forcing.

On the average, which of the following is true regarding the distribution of shortwave and longwave energy at Earth's surface by latitude?

Global dimming is the general term used to describe decreased insolation during periods of less solar activity.

Heat energy flows from objects that are warmer to those that are cooler.

A study of jet contrails following the grounding of commercial flights after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks found that

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

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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An image that appears near the horizon when layers of air are at different temperatures and densities is a(n) and an example of .

The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines global albedo, resulting in a temporary of the Earth.