Question 1

The albedo of light surfaces like snow and ice is relatively low, while that of dark surfaces like asphalt is relatively high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the numbered sections on this figure corresponds with the visible light portion of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 6 
A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 6

Question 3

The tilt of the earth's axis with respect to the plane of the ecliptic cause insolation levels to be:

Accepted Answer

A) larger at the poles 
B) smaller at the equator 
C) the same at 45ᵒ north and south latitude 
D) all of the above 
A) larger at the poles 
B) smaller at the equator 
C) the same at 45ᵒ north and south latitude 
D) all of the above

Question 4

On this figure, the tropical zones are labeled:

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 6 
A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 6

Question 5

Which of the following processes may occur when solar energy passes through the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) absorption 
B) scattering 
C) reflection back to space 
D) all of the above 
A) absorption 
B) scattering 
C) reflection back to space 
D) all of the above

Question 6

The north and south polar regions receive lower annual isolation levels with the earth's axis tilted than they would if the axis were perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere is essential for life on the planet becausethe full intensity of the sun's ultraviolet rays would:

Accepted Answer

A) cause severe respiratory problems for higher organisms 
B) dramatically enhance global warming 
C) destroy bacteria and damage animal tissue 
D) all of the above 
A) cause severe respiratory problems for higher organisms 
B) dramatically enhance global warming 
C) destroy bacteria and damage animal tissue 
D) all of the above

Question 8

In the northern hemisphere mid-latitudes, the sun will reach its highest position in the sky on the:

Accepted Answer

A) June solstice 
B) vernal equinox 
C) December solstice 
D) autumnal equinox 
A) June solstice 
B) vernal equinox 
C) December solstice 
D) autumnal equinox

Question 9

Explain how annual net radiation varies with latitude and identify the importance of this variation for latitudinal energy budgets and energy transfers.

Accepted Answer

The earth receives more energy through i

The albedo of light surfaces like snow and ice is relatively low, while that of dark surfaces like asphalt is relatively high.

Which of the numbered sections on this figure corresponds with the visible light portion of the electromagnetic spectrum?

The tilt of the earth's axis with respect to the plane of the ecliptic cause insolation levels to be:

On this figure, the tropical zones are labeled:

Which of the following processes may occur when solar energy passes through the atmosphere?

The north and south polar regions receive lower annual isolation levels with the earth's axis tilted than they would if the axis were perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.

The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere is essential for life on the planet becausethe full intensity of the sun's ultraviolet rays would:

In the northern hemisphere mid-latitudes, the sun will reach its highest position in the sky on the:

Explain how annual net radiation varies with latitude and identify the importance of this variation for latitudinal energy budgets and energy transfers.

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Exam 2: The Earths Global Energy Balance

The albedo of light surfaces like snow and ice is relatively low, while that of dark surfaces like asphalt is relatively high.

Which of the numbered sections on this figure corresponds with the visible light portion of the electromagnetic spectrum?

The tilt of the earth's axis with respect to the plane of the ecliptic cause insolation levels to be:

On this figure, the tropical zones are labeled:

Which of the following processes may occur when solar energy passes through the atmosphere?

The north and south polar regions receive lower annual isolation levels with the earth's axis tilted than they would if the axis were perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.

The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere is essential for life on the planet becausethe full intensity of the sun's ultraviolet rays would:

In the northern hemisphere mid-latitudes, the sun will reach its highest position in the sky on the:

Explain how annual net radiation varies with latitude and identify the importance of this variation for latitudinal energy budgets and energy transfers.

Discovering the Earths Dimensions

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Global Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation

Weather Systems

Global Climates and Climate Change

Earth From the Inside Out

Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Land-Forms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Wind and Waves

Glacial and Periglacial Landforms

Global Soils

Biogeographic Processes

Global Biogeography

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