Question 1

On the average,how much of the Sun's energy that is intercepted by the earth system is reflected to space?

Accepted Answer

A) 19 percent 
B) 30 percent 
C) 25 percent 
D) 45 percent 
E) 51 percent 
A) 19 percent 
B) 30 percent 
C) 25 percent 
D) 45 percent 
E) 51 percent B

Question 2

________ is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual atoms or molecules in a substance.

Accepted Answer

Temperature

Question 3

Deserts experience cool nighttime temperatures because of a weaker greenhouse effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT happen to solar radiation as it passes through the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) Intensification 
B) Scattering 
C) Transmission 
D) Absorption 
A) Intensification 
B) Scattering 
C) Transmission 
D) Absorption

Question 5

An analemma is best used to determine:

Accepted Answer

A) the distance between the sun and the earth on any day of the year. 
B) the tilt of Earth's axis on any day of the year. 
C) the solar declination on any day of the year. 
D) solar altitude at any given time of the day. 
A) the distance between the sun and the earth on any day of the year. 
B) the tilt of Earth's axis on any day of the year. 
C) the solar declination on any day of the year. 
D) solar altitude at any given time of the day.

Question 6

Clouds are most likely to ________ incoming solar radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) conduct 
B) transmit 
C) reflect 
D) absorb 
A) conduct 
B) transmit 
C) reflect 
D) absorb

Question 7

The earth receives energy from the Sun by:

Accepted Answer

A) convection. 
B) radiation. 
C) conduction. 
D) scattering. 
A) convection. 
B) radiation. 
C) conduction. 
D) scattering.

Question 8

Which of the following gases is the best absorber of ultraviolet light?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Fairbanks,Alaska,has more hours of daylight in June than Miami,Florida.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

At 45 degrees S latitude,the angle of the noon Sun is lowest and the length of daylight is shortest on:

Accepted Answer

A) December 21. 
B) January 23. 
C) June 21. 
D) March 21. 
E) September 22. 
A) December 21. 
B) January 23. 
C) June 21. 
D) March 21. 
E) September 22.

Question 11

The energy associated with motion is called:

Accepted Answer

A) kinetic energy. 
B) potential energy. 
C) vibrational energy. 
D) molecular motion energy. 
A) kinetic energy. 
B) potential energy. 
C) vibrational energy. 
D) molecular motion energy.

Question 12

The atmosphere of Venus is composed primarily of carbon dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The process of ________ involves the movement or circulation of a mass or substance.

Accepted Answer

A) radiation 
B) conduction 
C) convection 
A) radiation 
B) conduction 
C) convection

Question 14

An astronomer tells you that he has discovered a new planet that he calls Planet X.All he knows about Planet X so far is that it has a very dense atmosphere with a temperature approximately 5 times warmer than that of Earth.What hypothesis can you reasonably make regarding the atmosphere of Planet X?

Accepted Answer

A) The atmosphere of Planet X must not contain any oxygen,so people couldn't live there. 
B) Planet X cannot contain water in any form. 
C) The nitrogen cycle does not operate on Planet X in the same way it does on Earth. 
D) The atmosphere of Planet X has a higher concentration of greenhouse gases than Earth's does. 
A) The atmosphere of Planet X must not contain any oxygen,so people couldn't live there. 
B) Planet X cannot contain water in any form. 
C) The nitrogen cycle does not operate on Planet X in the same way it does on Earth. 
D) The atmosphere of Planet X has a higher concentration of greenhouse gases than Earth's does.

Question 15

The blue color of the sky is due to ________ of light.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The blue color of the sky is...

Question 16

Flagstaff,AZ is at 35 degrees N latitude.What is the angle of the Sun's noon rays here on March 21?

Accepted Answer

A) 35 degrees 
B) 55 degrees 
C) 47 degrees 
D) 0 degrees 
A) 35 degrees 
B) 55 degrees 
C) 47 degrees 
D) 0 degrees

Question 17

The temperature of a pool of lava is measured at 1275 K.Given a Wien's constant value of 2898 μmK,what is the wavelength of maximum emission from the lava?

Accepted Answer

A) 149838.63 μm 
B) 2)273 μm 
C) 0)213 μm 
D) The answer cannot be determined from the information given. 
A) 149838.63 μm 
B) 2)273 μm 
C) 0)213 μm 
D) The answer cannot be determined from the information given.

Question 18

Perihelion occurs during the Northern Hemisphere's winter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Of the following choices,the surface with the HIGHEST albedo is:

Accepted Answer

A) fresh snow. 
B) grass. 
C) sand. 
D) water (Sun near zenith). 
E) thin cloud. 
A) fresh snow. 
B) grass. 
C) sand. 
D) water (Sun near zenith). 
E) thin cloud.

Question 20

During the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere,the circle of illumination passes directly through the:

Accepted Answer

A) equator. 
B) Tropic of Capricorn. 
C) poles. 
D) Tropic of Cancer. 
A) equator. 
B) Tropic of Capricorn. 
C) poles. 
D) Tropic of Cancer.

On the average,how much of the Sun's energy that is intercepted by the earth system is reflected to space?

________ is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual atoms or molecules in a substance.

Deserts experience cool nighttime temperatures because of a weaker greenhouse effect.

Which of the following does NOT happen to solar radiation as it passes through the atmosphere?

An analemma is best used to determine:

Clouds are most likely to ________ incoming solar radiation.

The earth receives energy from the Sun by:

Which of the following gases is the best absorber of ultraviolet light?

Fairbanks,Alaska,has more hours of daylight in June than Miami,Florida.

At 45 degrees S latitude,the angle of the noon Sun is lowest and the length of daylight is shortest on:

The energy associated with motion is called:

The atmosphere of Venus is composed primarily of carbon dioxide.

The process of ________ involves the movement or circulation of a mass or substance.

The blue color of the sky is due to ________ of light.

Flagstaff,AZ is at 35 degrees N latitude.What is the angle of the Sun's noon rays here on March 21?

The temperature of a pool of lava is measured at 1275 K.Given a Wien's constant value of 2898 μmK,what is the wavelength of maximum emission from the lava?

Perihelion occurs during the Northern Hemisphere's winter.

Of the following choices,the surface with the HIGHEST albedo is:

During the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere,the circle of illumination passes directly through the:

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

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Exam 2: Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

On the average,how much of the Sun's energy that is intercepted by the earth system is reflected to space?

________ is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual atoms or molecules in a substance.

Deserts experience cool nighttime temperatures because of a weaker greenhouse effect.

Which of the following does NOT happen to solar radiation as it passes through the atmosphere?

An analemma is best used to determine:

Clouds are most likely to ________ incoming solar radiation.

The earth receives energy from the Sun by:

Which of the following gases is the best absorber of ultraviolet light?

Fairbanks,Alaska,has more hours of daylight in June than Miami,Florida.

At 45 degrees S latitude,the angle of the noon Sun is lowest and the length of daylight is shortest on:

The energy associated with motion is called:

The atmosphere of Venus is composed primarily of carbon dioxide.

The process of ________ involves the movement or circulation of a mass or substance.

The blue color of the sky is due to ________ of light.

Flagstaff,AZ is at 35 degrees N latitude.What is the angle of the Sun's noon rays here on March 21?

The temperature of a pool of lava is measured at 1275 K.Given a Wien's constant value of 2898 μmK,what is the wavelength of maximum emission from the lava?

Perihelion occurs during the Northern Hemisphere's winter.

Of the following choices,the surface with the HIGHEST albedo is:

During the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere,the circle of illumination passes directly through the:

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

Filters