Question 1

Absolute zero equals:

Accepted Answer

A) 273 K. 
B) 0°C. 
C) -273°C. 
D) -400°F. 
E) 0°F. 
A) 273 K. 
B) 0°C. 
C) -273°C. 
D) -400°F. 
E) 0°F.

Question 2

A dry location is more likely than a humid location to have its maximum temperature in the late afternoon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ________ is defined as the amount of temperature change per unit of distance.

Accepted Answer

A) range in temperature 
B) temperature gradient 
C) degree dissipation 
D) isotherm 
A) range in temperature 
B) temperature gradient 
C) degree dissipation 
D) isotherm

Question 4

Which of the following factors would have the net effect of making a place warmer in the summer?

Accepted Answer

A) in the middle of a landmass 
B) at a high elevation 
C) at a high latitude 
D) near an ocean 
A) in the middle of a landmass 
B) at a high elevation 
C) at a high latitude 
D) near an ocean

Question 5

Which American state ties Alaska for the lowest recorded high temperature?

Accepted Answer

A) North Dakota 
B) Hawaii 
C) Maine 
D) Vermont 
E) Minnesota 
A) North Dakota 
B) Hawaii 
C) Maine 
D) Vermont 
E) Minnesota

Question 6

Where is the best location to place a thermometer for an accurate air temperature reading?

Accepted Answer

A) two to three inches above the ground in a shady place 
B) in full sunlight so that it gets full exposure 
C) as close to a building as possible 
D) inside a shelter painted white 
A) two to three inches above the ground in a shady place 
B) in full sunlight so that it gets full exposure 
C) as close to a building as possible 
D) inside a shelter painted white

Question 7

How is the daily temperature range affected by the presence of clouds?

Accepted Answer

A) The temperature range is greater when clouds are present. 
B) The temperature range is lower when clouds are present. 
C) The temperature range is not affected by the presence or absence of clouds. 
D) Temperature range is not affected in a predictable way by the presence of clouds. 
A) The temperature range is greater when clouds are present. 
B) The temperature range is lower when clouds are present. 
C) The temperature range is not affected by the presence or absence of clouds. 
D) Temperature range is not affected in a predictable way by the presence of clouds.

Question 8

The daily temperature range is greater at higher elevations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The influence of altitude upon temperature results in surface temperatures falling more rapidly with height than the normal lapse rate value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In addition to a good quality thermometer,list three factors that are needed to obtain an accurate temperature reading.

Accepted Answer

The thermometer must be shaded

Question 11

-Consider the isotherm map of the United States shown above.Which of the following statements best describes the area between Las Vegas,NV,and Palm Springs,CA?

Accepted Answer

A) This area exhibits one of the greatest temperature gradients on the map. 
B) This area exhibits one of the lowest temperature gradients on the map. 
C) One would expect to encounter a temperature of 40°F if driving from Las Vegas to Palm Springs. 
D) The average temperature in this area is below freezing. 
A) This area exhibits one of the greatest temperature gradients on the map. 
B) This area exhibits one of the lowest temperature gradients on the map. 
C) One would expect to encounter a temperature of 40°F if driving from Las Vegas to Palm Springs. 
D) The average temperature in this area is below freezing.

Question 12

Over a one year period,how thick a layer in the oceans is subject to heating and cooling as the seasons change?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 meters 
B) over 200 meters 
C) 15 meters 
D) 10 centimeters 
E) 1 meter 
A) 6 meters 
B) over 200 meters 
C) 15 meters 
D) 10 centimeters 
E) 1 meter

Question 13

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 annual temperature range for Idaho in 2010?

Accepted Answer

A) 38.6°F 
B) 45.1°F 
C) 47.3°F 
D) 66.1°F 
A) 38.6°F 
B) 45.1°F 
C) 47.3°F 
D) 66.1°F

Question 14

Less water is available for evaporation in cities.Why is this so?

Accepted Answer

Drainage systems rem

Question 15

Summer temperatures along the California coast are cooler than along the coast of South Carolina,due to the influence of:

Accepted Answer

A) evaporation. 
B) latitude. 
C) specific heat. 
D) ocean currents. 
E) altitude. 
A) evaporation. 
B) latitude. 
C) specific heat. 
D) ocean currents. 
E) altitude.

Question 16

The annual range of temperature may be described as:

Accepted Answer

A) the difference between the average temperatures of the warmest and coldest months. 
B) the sum of the average temperatures for each month of the year. 
C) the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures during the period of one month. 
D) the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures over a period of one year. 
A) the difference between the average temperatures of the warmest and coldest months. 
B) the sum of the average temperatures for each month of the year. 
C) the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures during the period of one month. 
D) the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures over a period of one year.

Question 17

Which month is most likely to be the HOTTEST in the northern hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

A) January 
B) June 
C) May 
D) September 
E) August 
A) January 
B) June 
C) May 
D) September 
E) August

Question 18

Thermistors are electrical thermometers commonly used in radiosondes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

38°C is equal to ________K.

Accepted Answer

A) 311 
B) 100.4 
C) -235 
D) 3)3 
A) 311 
B) 100.4 
C) -235 
D) 3)3

Question 20

The city with the highest average of annual heating degree-days is:

Accepted Answer

A) Anchorage,AK. 
B) Salt Lake City,UT. 
C) Atlanta,GA. 
D) Chicago,IL. 
E) Cleveland,OH. 
A) Anchorage,AK. 
B) Salt Lake City,UT. 
C) Atlanta,GA. 
D) Chicago,IL. 
E) Cleveland,OH.

Absolute zero equals:

A dry location is more likely than a humid location to have its maximum temperature in the late afternoon.

The ________ is defined as the amount of temperature change per unit of distance.

Which of the following factors would have the net effect of making a place warmer in the summer?

Which American state ties Alaska for the lowest recorded high temperature?

Where is the best location to place a thermometer for an accurate air temperature reading?

How is the daily temperature range affected by the presence of clouds?

The daily temperature range is greater at higher elevations.

The influence of altitude upon temperature results in surface temperatures falling more rapidly with height than the normal lapse rate value.

In addition to a good quality thermometer,list three factors that are needed to obtain an accurate temperature reading.

-Consider the isotherm map of the United States shown above.Which of the following statements best describes the area between Las Vegas,NV,and Palm Springs,CA?

Over a one year period,how thick a layer in the oceans is subject to heating and cooling as the seasons change?

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 annual temperature range for Idaho in 2010?

Less water is available for evaporation in cities.Why is this so?

Summer temperatures along the California coast are cooler than along the coast of South Carolina,due to the influence of:

The annual range of temperature may be described as:

Which month is most likely to be the HOTTEST in the northern hemisphere?

Thermistors are electrical thermometers commonly used in radiosondes.

38°C is equal to ________K.

The city with the highest average of annual heating degree-days is:

Introduction to the Atmosphere

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Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

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Hurricanes

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Exam 3: Temperature

Absolute zero equals:

A dry location is more likely than a humid location to have its maximum temperature in the late afternoon.

The ________ is defined as the amount of temperature change per unit of distance.

Which of the following factors would have the net effect of making a place warmer in the summer?

Which American state ties Alaska for the lowest recorded high temperature?

Where is the best location to place a thermometer for an accurate air temperature reading?

How is the daily temperature range affected by the presence of clouds?

The daily temperature range is greater at higher elevations.

The influence of altitude upon temperature results in surface temperatures falling more rapidly with height than the normal lapse rate value.

In addition to a good quality thermometer,list three factors that are needed to obtain an accurate temperature reading.

-Consider the isotherm map of the United States shown above.Which of the following statements best describes the area between Las Vegas,NV,and Palm Springs,CA?

Over a one year period,how thick a layer in the oceans is subject to heating and cooling as the seasons change?

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 annual temperature range for Idaho in 2010?

Less water is available for evaporation in cities.Why is this so?

Summer temperatures along the California coast are cooler than along the coast of South Carolina,due to the influence of:

The annual range of temperature may be described as:

Which month is most likely to be the HOTTEST in the northern hemisphere?

Thermistors are electrical thermometers commonly used in radiosondes.

38°C is equal to ________K.

The city with the highest average of annual heating degree-days is:

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