Question 1

The lower solar angles characteristic of high latitude locations leads to lower levels of insolation because:

Accepted Answer

A) the solar radiation has further to travel and so looses its strength 
B) the solar radiation is spread over a larger unit area 
C) the solar radiation is spread over a smaller unit area 
D) the solar radiation must travel through more volume of atmosphere and so more radiation is reflected back to space 
E) the high latitude regions receive solar radiation from the cooler part of the Sun 
A) the solar radiation has further to travel and so looses its strength 
B) the solar radiation is spread over a larger unit area 
C) the solar radiation is spread over a smaller unit area 
D) the solar radiation must travel through more volume of atmosphere and so more radiation is reflected back to space 
E) the high latitude regions receive solar radiation from the cooler part of the Sun B

Question 2

Approximately what proportion of all incoming solar radiation is absorbed by molecules,dust and clouds in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) 12% 
B) 17% 
C) 20% 
D) 25% 
E) 32% 
A) 12% 
B) 17% 
C) 20% 
D) 25% 
E) 32% C

Question 3

Ozone in the Troposphere is produced by Oxygen absorption of Ultraviolet (UV)radiation from the sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The acronym EMR stands for "Electromagnetic Revolution".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An increase in wavelength of EMR results in an increase in frequency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Using some examples of satellite images of your location,compare and contrast what the different sensors reveal in the different images.

Accepted Answer

There are several different types of sen

Question 7

Surface temperatures are warmer over a low albedo surface compared to those above a high albedo surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An increase in frequency of Electromagnetic Radiation results in a:

Accepted Answer

A) shorter wavelength 
B) longer wavelength 
C) lower energy levels 
D) time shift with respect to energy levels 
E) significant increase in absorption levels 
A) shorter wavelength 
B) longer wavelength 
C) lower energy levels 
D) time shift with respect to energy levels 
E) significant increase in absorption levels

Question 9

Latent heat transfer occurs when two objects of unlike temperature come into contact with each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following surfaces would likely have the highest albedo?

Accepted Answer

A) an area covered by pine forest 
B) an asphalt parking lot 
C) an area covered by snow 
D) an area covered by wet sand 
E) an area covered by dry sand 
A) an area covered by pine forest 
B) an asphalt parking lot 
C) an area covered by snow 
D) an area covered by wet sand 
E) an area covered by dry sand

Question 11

If your latitude is between the Tropic of Cancer and The Tropic of Capricorn you will experience the sun being directly overhead twice a year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The presence of clouds can greatly decrease the amount of incoming solar radiation reflected back to space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The amount of radiation left over when all incoming and outgoing flows have been tallied is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) net radiation 
B) final insolation 
C) greenhouse radiation 
D) total radiation 
E) counter-radiation 
A) net radiation 
B) final insolation 
C) greenhouse radiation 
D) total radiation 
E) counter-radiation

Question 14

If the Earth was not tilted on its axis there would be no seasons whatsoever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the range of wavelengths of visible light?

Accepted Answer

A) 1.2 to 3.0 micrometers 
B) 0.7 to 1.2 micrometers 
C) 0.4 to 0.7 micrometers 
D) 8 to 12 micrometers 
E) 3 to 6 micrometers 
A) 1.2 to 3.0 micrometers 
B) 0.7 to 1.2 micrometers 
C) 0.4 to 0.7 micrometers 
D) 8 to 12 micrometers 
E) 3 to 6 micrometers

Question 16

Explain how latitude effects the amount of Insolation received at a location.

Accepted Answer

Latitude affects the amount of insolatio

Question 17

Ozone forms from the free atoms of which gas?

Accepted Answer

A) nitrogen 
B) argon 
C) carbon dioxide 
D) oxygen 
E) water vapor 
A) nitrogen 
B) argon 
C) carbon dioxide 
D) oxygen 
E) water vapor

Question 18

Which of the following are the most absorptive gases of longwave infrared radiation?

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen and argon 
B) carbon dioxide and methane 
C) nitrogen and ozone 
D) oxygen and nitrogen 
E) argon and nitrogen 
A) oxygen and argon 
B) carbon dioxide and methane 
C) nitrogen and ozone 
D) oxygen and nitrogen 
E) argon and nitrogen

Question 19

Using the analogy of your classroom,how many people would represent the volumes for different gases of the atmosphere.For example,how many people would represent the volume of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

To answer this question using the analog

Question 20

At what wavelength does the Sun emit most energy?

Accepted Answer

A) ultraviolet 
B) visible 
C) infrared 
D) near infrared 
E) gamma radiation 
A) ultraviolet 
B) visible 
C) infrared 
D) near infrared 
E) gamma radiation

The lower solar angles characteristic of high latitude locations leads to lower levels of insolation because:

Approximately what proportion of all incoming solar radiation is absorbed by molecules,dust and clouds in the atmosphere?

Ozone in the Troposphere is produced by Oxygen absorption of Ultraviolet (UV)radiation from the sun.

The acronym EMR stands for "Electromagnetic Revolution".

An increase in wavelength of EMR results in an increase in frequency.

Using some examples of satellite images of your location,compare and contrast what the different sensors reveal in the different images.

Surface temperatures are warmer over a low albedo surface compared to those above a high albedo surface.

An increase in frequency of Electromagnetic Radiation results in a:

Latent heat transfer occurs when two objects of unlike temperature come into contact with each other.

Which of the following surfaces would likely have the highest albedo?

If your latitude is between the Tropic of Cancer and The Tropic of Capricorn you will experience the sun being directly overhead twice a year.

The presence of clouds can greatly decrease the amount of incoming solar radiation reflected back to space.

The amount of radiation left over when all incoming and outgoing flows have been tallied is called __________.

If the Earth was not tilted on its axis there would be no seasons whatsoever.

What is the range of wavelengths of visible light?

Explain how latitude effects the amount of Insolation received at a location.

Ozone forms from the free atoms of which gas?

Which of the following are the most absorptive gases of longwave infrared radiation?

Using the analogy of your classroom,how many people would represent the volumes for different gases of the atmosphere.For example,how many people would represent the volume of oxygen?

At what wavelength does the Sun emit most energy?

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Exam 2: The Earths Global Energy Balance

The lower solar angles characteristic of high latitude locations leads to lower levels of insolation because:

Approximately what proportion of all incoming solar radiation is absorbed by molecules,dust and clouds in the atmosphere?

Ozone in the Troposphere is produced by Oxygen absorption of Ultraviolet (UV)radiation from the sun.

The acronym EMR stands for "Electromagnetic Revolution".

An increase in wavelength of EMR results in an increase in frequency.

Using some examples of satellite images of your location,compare and contrast what the different sensors reveal in the different images.

Surface temperatures are warmer over a low albedo surface compared to those above a high albedo surface.

An increase in frequency of Electromagnetic Radiation results in a:

Latent heat transfer occurs when two objects of unlike temperature come into contact with each other.

Which of the following surfaces would likely have the highest albedo?

If your latitude is between the Tropic of Cancer and The Tropic of Capricorn you will experience the sun being directly overhead twice a year.

The presence of clouds can greatly decrease the amount of incoming solar radiation reflected back to space.

The amount of radiation left over when all incoming and outgoing flows have been tallied is called __________.

If the Earth was not tilted on its axis there would be no seasons whatsoever.

What is the range of wavelengths of visible light?

Explain how latitude effects the amount of Insolation received at a location.

Ozone forms from the free atoms of which gas?

Which of the following are the most absorptive gases of longwave infrared radiation?

Using the analogy of your classroom,how many people would represent the volumes for different gases of the atmosphere.For example,how many people would represent the volume of oxygen?

At what wavelength does the Sun emit most energy?

The Earth As a Rotating Planet

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Winds and the Global Circulation System

Weather Systems

Global Climates

Biogeographic Processes

Global Biogeography

Global Soils

Earth Materials

Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Landforms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Waves and Wind

Glacier Landforms and the Ice Age

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