Question 1

Isotherms are more irregular in the Southern Hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The daily range of temperatures depends only on the amount of solar radiation received.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was -129°C.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Land cools more slowly than water during autumn because the land has a smaller specific heat value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ________ instrument contains a liquid of low density such as alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) bimetal strip 
B) thermistor 
C) minimum thermometer 
D) maximum thermometer 
A) bimetal strip 
B) thermistor 
C) minimum thermometer 
D) maximum thermometer

Question 6

All of the following explain the difference between land and water temperature patterns EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Land has a higher specific heat than water. 
B) Radiation does not penetrate as deeply in land as it does in water. 
C) Convective mixing helps distribute heat energy throughout a water body. 
D) Evaporative cooling is more common over water than over land. 
A) Land has a higher specific heat than water. 
B) Radiation does not penetrate as deeply in land as it does in water. 
C) Convective mixing helps distribute heat energy throughout a water body. 
D) Evaporative cooling is more common over water than over land.

Question 7

The primary purpose served by surface ocean currents is to:

Accepted Answer

A) transfer heat and equalize the imbalance of energy between the poles and the equator. 
B) drive atmospheric wind patterns. 
C) help dissipate excess energy received at the poles during their periods of 24-hour daylight. 
D) equalize climate impacts felt on opposite sides of the same continent. 
A) transfer heat and equalize the imbalance of energy between the poles and the equator. 
B) drive atmospheric wind patterns. 
C) help dissipate excess energy received at the poles during their periods of 24-hour daylight. 
D) equalize climate impacts felt on opposite sides of the same continent.

Question 8

The ________ is often used in making a thermograph.

Accepted Answer

A) maximum thermometer 
B) thermistor 
C) minimum thermometer 
D) bimetal strip 
E) wet bulb thermometer 
A) maximum thermometer 
B) thermistor 
C) minimum thermometer 
D) bimetal strip 
E) wet bulb thermometer

Question 9

If the mean daily temperature is 70°F,then there are 5 heating degree days accumulated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

2010 Monthly Mean Temperatures for the state of Idaho. Source: NOAA's NCDC Climate at a Glance
-Refer to the chart above of 2010 monthly mean temperatures for the state of Idaho.Based on this data,what was the average annual temperature for Idaho in 2010?

Accepted Answer

A) 47.25°F 
B) 45.1°F 
C) 46.8°F 
D) 38.6°F 
A) 47.25°F 
B) 45.1°F 
C) 46.8°F 
D) 38.6°F

Question 11

Is the temperature at City B likely warmer or colder than the temperature at City C?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Is the temperature at City B likely...

Question 12

Heating degrees days are used to evaluate energy demand and consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Negative values are not possible on the Celsius temperature scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A primary reason why land areas warm up more rapidly than water areas is that:

Accepted Answer

A) land is a better emitter of energy. 
B) evaporation is usually greater on land. 
C) on land,all solar energy is absorbed in a shallow layer. 
D) heat from Earth's interior warms the land. 
E) land absorbs more solar energy. 
A) land is a better emitter of energy. 
B) evaporation is usually greater on land. 
C) on land,all solar energy is absorbed in a shallow layer. 
D) heat from Earth's interior warms the land. 
E) land absorbs more solar energy.

Question 15

If the maximum temperature for a particular day is 26°C and the minimum temperature is 14°C,the daily mean would be:

Accepted Answer

A) 20°C. 
B) 13°C. 
C) 12°C. 
D) 40°C. 
E) The daily mean cannot be determined with the data provided. 
A) 20°C. 
B) 13°C. 
C) 12°C. 
D) 40°C. 
E) The daily mean cannot be determined with the data provided.

Question 16

The Kelvin scale is preferred in some scientific applications because:

Accepted Answer

A) 0 K actually represents absolute zero,so the scale is based on the actual scientific definition of temperature. 
B) it has the same degree value as the Fahrenheit scale,making it easier for Americans to use. 
C) 0 K represents the freezing point of water,a useful scientific basis for a temperature scale. 
D) it was created first and so has the longest history of scientific validation. 
A) 0 K actually represents absolute zero,so the scale is based on the actual scientific definition of temperature. 
B) it has the same degree value as the Fahrenheit scale,making it easier for Americans to use. 
C) 0 K represents the freezing point of water,a useful scientific basis for a temperature scale. 
D) it was created first and so has the longest history of scientific validation.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a valid explanation of the urban heat island effect?

Accepted Answer

A) Urban areas retain heat longer and do not cool off as quickly at night as surrounding rural areas. 
B) Pollution trapped over a city enhances the greenhouse effect of the atmosphere. 
C) Urban areas generally have a higher albedo than surrounding rural areas. 
D) Increased runoff on urban surfaces reduces evaporative cooling in the area. 
A) Urban areas retain heat longer and do not cool off as quickly at night as surrounding rural areas. 
B) Pollution trapped over a city enhances the greenhouse effect of the atmosphere. 
C) Urban areas generally have a higher albedo than surrounding rural areas. 
D) Increased runoff on urban surfaces reduces evaporative cooling in the area.

Question 18

Why are average monthly temperatures cooler in Quito,Ecuador than Guayaquil,Ecuador?

Accepted Answer

A) Quito is at a higher latitude. 
B) Guayaquil is feeing the effects of global warming. 
C) Glaciers in the Andes Mountains moderate the air temperature in Quito. 
D) Quito is at a higher elevation. 
A) Quito is at a higher latitude. 
B) Guayaquil is feeing the effects of global warming. 
C) Glaciers in the Andes Mountains moderate the air temperature in Quito. 
D) Quito is at a higher elevation.

Question 19

Surface air temperatures rise and fall more slowly over land areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ocean currents owe their existence primarily to the rapid rotation of the earth about its axis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Isotherms are more irregular in the Southern Hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere.

The daily range of temperatures depends only on the amount of solar radiation received.

The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was -129°C.

Land cools more slowly than water during autumn because the land has a smaller specific heat value.

The ________ instrument contains a liquid of low density such as alcohol.

All of the following explain the difference between land and water temperature patterns EXCEPT:

The primary purpose served by surface ocean currents is to:

The ________ is often used in making a thermograph.

If the mean daily temperature is 70°F,then there are 5 heating degree days accumulated.

2010 Monthly Mean Temperatures for the state of Idaho. Source: NOAA's NCDC Climate at a Glance -Refer to the chart above of 2010 monthly mean temperatures for the state of Idaho.Based on this data,what was the average annual temperature for Idaho in 2010?

Is the temperature at City B likely warmer or colder than the temperature at City C?

Heating degrees days are used to evaluate energy demand and consumption.

Negative values are not possible on the Celsius temperature scale.

A primary reason why land areas warm up more rapidly than water areas is that:

If the maximum temperature for a particular day is 26°C and the minimum temperature is 14°C,the daily mean would be:

The Kelvin scale is preferred in some scientific applications because:

Which of the following is NOT a valid explanation of the urban heat island effect?

Why are average monthly temperatures cooler in Quito,Ecuador than Guayaquil,Ecuador?

Surface air temperatures rise and fall more slowly over land areas.

Ocean currents owe their existence primarily to the rapid rotation of the earth about its axis.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

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 3: Temperature

Isotherms are more irregular in the Southern Hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere.

The daily range of temperatures depends only on the amount of solar radiation received.

The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was -129°C.

Land cools more slowly than water during autumn because the land has a smaller specific heat value.

The ________ instrument contains a liquid of low density such as alcohol.

All of the following explain the difference between land and water temperature patterns EXCEPT:

The primary purpose served by surface ocean currents is to:

The ________ is often used in making a thermograph.

If the mean daily temperature is 70°F,then there are 5 heating degree days accumulated.

2010 Monthly Mean Temperatures for the state of Idaho. Source: NOAA's NCDC Climate at a Glance -Refer to the chart above of 2010 monthly mean temperatures for the state of Idaho.Based on this data,what was the average annual temperature for Idaho in 2010?

Is the temperature at City B likely warmer or colder than the temperature at City C?

Heating degrees days are used to evaluate energy demand and consumption.

Negative values are not possible on the Celsius temperature scale.

A primary reason why land areas warm up more rapidly than water areas is that:

If the maximum temperature for a particular day is 26°C and the minimum temperature is 14°C,the daily mean would be:

The Kelvin scale is preferred in some scientific applications because:

Which of the following is NOT a valid explanation of the urban heat island effect?

Why are average monthly temperatures cooler in Quito,Ecuador than Guayaquil,Ecuador?

Surface air temperatures rise and fall more slowly over land areas.

Ocean currents owe their existence primarily to the rapid rotation of the earth about its axis.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

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