Question 1

Which of the following is incorrect regarding the differences in the heating of land and water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soil has a higher specific heat than water. 
B)  Water has mobility and is mixed in ocean currents. 
C)  Water transmits through water better than soil. 
D)  A greater amount of evaporation occurs over oceans than over land. 
A)  Soil has a higher specific heat than water. 
B)  Water has mobility and is mixed in ocean currents. 
C)  Water transmits through water better than soil. 
D)  A greater amount of evaporation occurs over oceans than over land. A

Question 2

The largest average annual temperature ranges occur at subpolar locations within the continental of North America and Asia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Kinetic energy refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the energy an object possesses by virtue of its elevation above a surface. 
B)  the energy an object possesses because of its gravitational attraction to other objects. 
C)  the energy an object possesses in accordance with the law E =   . 
D)  the energy an object possesses by virtue of its motion. 
A)  the energy an object possesses by virtue of its elevation above a surface. 
B)  the energy an object possesses because of its gravitational attraction to other objects. 
C)  the energy an object possesses in accordance with the law E =   . 
D)  the energy an object possesses by virtue of its motion. D

Question 4

Discuss several ways in which global temperatures affects humans and how humans affect global temperatures.

Accepted Answer

There are multiple possible answers here

Question 5

6.4°C/1000 m (3.5°F/1000 ft.) refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a latitudinal lapse rate. 
B)  the normal lapse rate. 
C)  an environmental lapse rate. 
D)  a measure of air pressure. 
A)  a latitudinal lapse rate. 
B)  the normal lapse rate. 
C)  an environmental lapse rate. 
D)  a measure of air pressure.

Question 6

________ is a prolonged period of abnormally high temperatures, usually in association with humid weather.

Accepted Answer

A)  A temperature anomaly 
B)  Sensible heat 
C)  Apparent temperature 
D)  A heat wave 
A)  A temperature anomaly 
B)  Sensible heat 
C)  Apparent temperature 
D)  A heat wave

Question 7

In general, more moderate temperature patterns

Accepted Answer

A)  are created by continentality. 
B)  are exemplified by Winnipeg and Wichita. 
C)  indicate maritime influences. 
D)  occur in continental interiors. 
A)  are created by continentality. 
B)  are exemplified by Winnipeg and Wichita. 
C)  indicate maritime influences. 
D)  occur in continental interiors.

Question 8

In January, the thermal equator

Accepted Answer

A)  trends southward into the interior of South America and Africa. 
B)  trends northward over all ocean basins. 
C)  peaks in the interior of Eurasia. 
D)  is not influenced by continentality. 
A)  trends southward into the interior of South America and Africa. 
B)  trends northward over all ocean basins. 
C)  peaks in the interior of Eurasia. 
D)  is not influenced by continentality.

Question 9

The last 15 years feature the warmest years in the climate record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Salvador, Brazil is located at 13° S (and at an elevation of 9 m). Based on its latitudinal position, which of the following likely best describes its temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seasonal variations of temperature are most pronounced in the summer. 
B)  Temperatures can range from -10°C (14°F) in the winter to 21°C (70°F) in the summer. 
C)  Cool and mild temperatures predominate throughout the year. 
D)  The temperature is consistently high throughout the year. 
E)  Summers are exceptionally hot, but winters are typically quite mild. 
A)  Seasonal variations of temperature are most pronounced in the summer. 
B)  Temperatures can range from -10°C (14°F) in the winter to 21°C (70°F) in the summer. 
C)  Cool and mild temperatures predominate throughout the year. 
D)  The temperature is consistently high throughout the year. 
E)  Summers are exceptionally hot, but winters are typically quite mild.

Question 11

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 12

On average, the illuminated zone in oceans is to a depth of ________, but in some oceans may be as deep as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 m (66 ft); 30 m (100 ft) 
B)  100 m (330 ft); 500 m (1,640 ft) 
C)  60 m (200 ft); 300 m (1,000 ft) 
D)  30 m (100 ft); 900 m (3,000 ft) 
A)  20 m (66 ft); 30 m (100 ft) 
B)  100 m (330 ft); 500 m (1,640 ft) 
C)  60 m (200 ft); 300 m (1,000 ft) 
D)  30 m (100 ft); 900 m (3,000 ft)

Question 13

Global temperatures are

Accepted Answer

A)  rising at a rate of 0.17 C° (0.3 F° ) per decade. 
B)  higher than any time in the last 800,000 years. 
C)  increasing at a decreasing rate. 
D)  increasing by 3% per year. 
A)  rising at a rate of 0.17 C° (0.3 F° ) per decade. 
B)  higher than any time in the last 800,000 years. 
C)  increasing at a decreasing rate. 
D)  increasing by 3% per year.

Question 14

During summer, cities located near the coast are ________ than those in the interior at the same latitude, while in the winter they are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  warmer; warmer 
B)  warmer; cooler 
C)  cooler; warmer 
D)  cooler; cooler 
A)  warmer; warmer 
B)  warmer; cooler 
C)  cooler; warmer 
D)  cooler; cooler

Question 15

The intensity of solar radiation decreases away from the equator and poleward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The subsolar point migrates annually between 47° N and 47° S latitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The highest temperatures on Earth are associated with the intense heating in subtropical deserts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

As it pertains to differences in land-water heating, transparency

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 19

Present carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are higher now than any time in the last 800,000 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Southern Hemisphere is dominated by maritime influences, whereas the Northern Hemisphere is dominated by continentality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is incorrect regarding the differences in the heating of land and water?

The largest average annual temperature ranges occur at subpolar locations within the continental of North America and Asia.

Kinetic energy refers to

Discuss several ways in which global temperatures affects humans and how humans affect global temperatures.

6.4°C/1000 m (3.5°F/1000 ft.) refers to

________ is a prolonged period of abnormally high temperatures, usually in association with humid weather.

In general, more moderate temperature patterns

In January, the thermal equator

The last 15 years feature the warmest years in the climate record.

Salvador, Brazil is located at 13° S (and at an elevation of 9 m). Based on its latitudinal position, which of the following likely best describes its temperature?

As reported by the National Weather Service, the heat index

On average, the illuminated zone in oceans is to a depth of , but in some oceans may be as deep as .

Global temperatures are

During summer, cities located near the coast are than those in the interior at the same latitude, while in the winter they are .

The intensity of solar radiation decreases away from the equator and poleward.

The subsolar point migrates annually between 47° N and 47° S latitude.

The highest temperatures on Earth are associated with the intense heating in subtropical deserts.

As it pertains to differences in land-water heating, transparency

Present carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are higher now than any time in the last 800,000 years.

The Southern Hemisphere is dominated by maritime influences, whereas the Northern Hemisphere is dominated by continentality.

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Exam 5: Global Temperatures

Which of the following is incorrect regarding the differences in the heating of land and water?

The largest average annual temperature ranges occur at subpolar locations within the continental of North America and Asia.

Kinetic energy refers to

Discuss several ways in which global temperatures affects humans and how humans affect global temperatures.

6.4°C/1000 m (3.5°F/1000 ft.) refers to

________ is a prolonged period of abnormally high temperatures, usually in association with humid weather.

In general, more moderate temperature patterns

In January, the thermal equator

The last 15 years feature the warmest years in the climate record.

Salvador, Brazil is located at 13° S (and at an elevation of 9 m). Based on its latitudinal position, which of the following likely best describes its temperature?

As reported by the National Weather Service, the heat index

On average, the illuminated zone in oceans is to a depth of ________, but in some oceans may be as deep as ________.

Global temperatures are

During summer, cities located near the coast are ________ than those in the interior at the same latitude, while in the winter they are ________.

The intensity of solar radiation decreases away from the equator and poleward.

The subsolar point migrates annually between 47° N and 47° S latitude.

The highest temperatures on Earth are associated with the intense heating in subtropical deserts.

As it pertains to differences in land-water heating, transparency

Present carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are higher now than any time in the last 800,000 years.

The Southern Hemisphere is dominated by maritime influences, whereas the Northern Hemisphere is dominated by continentality.

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

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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On average, the illuminated zone in oceans is to a depth of , but in some oceans may be as deep as .

During summer, cities located near the coast are than those in the interior at the same latitude, while in the winter they are .