Question 1

Sensible heat refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  heat that can be sensed by touch or feeling 
B)  heat energy that goes into breaking bonds between molecules when a substance changes physical states 
C)  a form of heat energy that cannot be measured with a thermometer 
D)  a form of heat energy that can be measured with a thermometer 
E)  both a and d 
A)  heat that can be sensed by touch or feeling 
B)  heat energy that goes into breaking bonds between molecules when a substance changes physical states 
C)  a form of heat energy that cannot be measured with a thermometer 
D)  a form of heat energy that can be measured with a thermometer 
E)  both a and d E

Question 2

The greenhouse effect refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  process through which counterradiation is returned to the surface. 
B)  overall warming of the Earth's atmosphere over long periods of time. 
C)  rapidly increasing amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere. 
D)  decrease in the amount of shortwave radiation the Earth can radiate out to space. 
E)  melting of the polar ice caps and subsequent raising of the oceans. 
A)  process through which counterradiation is returned to the surface. 
B)  overall warming of the Earth's atmosphere over long periods of time. 
C)  rapidly increasing amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere. 
D)  decrease in the amount of shortwave radiation the Earth can radiate out to space. 
E)  melting of the polar ice caps and subsequent raising of the oceans. A

Question 3

Carbon dioxide is considered a constant gas,as well as a greenhouse gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Gamma radiation has a wavelength of

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1 nanometer (μm). 
B)  1 to 375 nanometers (μm). 
C)  375 to 740 nanometers (μm). 
D)  740 nanometers (μm) to 1 millimeter (mm). 
E)  greater than 1 millimeter (mm). 
A)  less than 1 nanometer (μm). 
B)  1 to 375 nanometers (μm). 
C)  375 to 740 nanometers (μm). 
D)  740 nanometers (μm) to 1 millimeter (mm). 
E)  greater than 1 millimeter (mm).

Question 5

Select all of the following primary factors that influence net radiation around the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Sun's angle of incidence 
B)  the elliptical nature of the Earth's orbit 
C)  latitude 
D)  seasonality 
E)  length of day 
A)  the Sun's angle of incidence 
B)  the elliptical nature of the Earth's orbit 
C)  latitude 
D)  seasonality 
E)  length of day

Question 6

Describe the three primary constant gases. What are their respective percentages of the atmosphere? How do the two main ones stay constant?

Accepted Answer

The three primary constant gases are nit

Question 7

Select all of the following that are important variable gases.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  argon 
C)  water vapor 
D)  methane 
E)  carbon monoxide 
A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  argon 
C)  water vapor 
D)  methane 
E)  carbon monoxide

Question 8

The greenhouse effect is responsible for making the Earth hospitable for life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The sky is blue because of reflection of the vast surface area of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following gasses is inert and of little importance in natural processes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The human eye is designed to see wavelengths of

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1 nanometer (μm). 
B)  1 to 375 nanometers (μm). 
C)  375 to 740 nanometers (μm). 
D)  740 nanometers (μm) to 1 millimeter (mm). 
E)  greater than 1 millimeter (mm). 
A)  less than 1 nanometer (μm). 
B)  1 to 375 nanometers (μm). 
C)  375 to 740 nanometers (μm). 
D)  740 nanometers (μm) to 1 millimeter (mm). 
E)  greater than 1 millimeter (mm).

Question 12

List and define the three mechanisms of heat transfer.

Accepted Answer

Conduction-The transfer of heat energy b

Question 13

Which of the following causes the unnatural,or human-made,destruction of ozone?

Accepted Answer

A)  An O₂ molecule absorbs UV energy, which causes it to split into two O atoms. 
B)  A single O atom combines with an O₂ molecule to form O₃. 
C)  An O₃ molecule absorbs UV radiation and splits into O₂ + O. 
D)  A Cl atom reacts with an O₃ molecule creating ClO and O₂. 
E)  A ClO molecule gives up its O to another single O from an O₃. 
A)  An O₂ molecule absorbs UV energy, which causes it to split into two O atoms. 
B)  A single O atom combines with an O₂ molecule to form O₃. 
C)  An O₃ molecule absorbs UV radiation and splits into O₂ + O. 
D)  A Cl atom reacts with an O₃ molecule creating ClO and O₂. 
E)  A ClO molecule gives up its O to another single O from an O₃.

Question 14

Variable gasses and particulate matter compose less than ___% of the atmosphere on average.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  15 
E)  25 
A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  15 
E)  25

Question 15

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Earth absorbs shortwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as shortwave radiation. 
B)  The Earth absorbs shortwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as longwave radiation. 
C)  The Earth absorbs longwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as shortwave radiation. 
D)  The Earth absorbs longwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as longwave radiation. 
E)  The Earth does not emit energy. 
A)  The Earth absorbs shortwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as shortwave radiation. 
B)  The Earth absorbs shortwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as longwave radiation. 
C)  The Earth absorbs longwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as shortwave radiation. 
D)  The Earth absorbs longwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as longwave radiation. 
E)  The Earth does not emit energy.

Question 16

Longwave radiation includes gamma rays,X-rays,and visible light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Of the solar radiation entering the atmosphere,about ___% reaches the surface directly as direct radiation.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  7 
C)  18 
D)  21 
E)  25 
A)  3 
B)  7 
C)  18 
D)  21 
E)  25

Question 18

Hotter objects emit more electromagnetic radiation than colder ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Smoke from wildfires is considered to be particulate matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Wave amplitude is one-half the overall height of any given wave as measured from the wave crest to the wave trough.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Sensible heat refers to which of the following?

The greenhouse effect refers to the

Carbon dioxide is considered a constant gas,as well as a greenhouse gas.

Gamma radiation has a wavelength of

Select all of the following primary factors that influence net radiation around the world.

Describe the three primary constant gases. What are their respective percentages of the atmosphere? How do the two main ones stay constant?

Select all of the following that are important variable gases.

The greenhouse effect is responsible for making the Earth hospitable for life.

The sky is blue because of reflection of the vast surface area of water.

Which of the following gasses is inert and of little importance in natural processes?

The human eye is designed to see wavelengths of

List and define the three mechanisms of heat transfer.

Which of the following causes the unnatural,or human-made,destruction of ozone?

Variable gasses and particulate matter compose less than ___% of the atmosphere on average.

Which of the following is true?

Longwave radiation includes gamma rays,X-rays,and visible light.

Of the solar radiation entering the atmosphere,about ___% reaches the surface directly as direct radiation.

Hotter objects emit more electromagnetic radiation than colder ones.

Smoke from wildfires is considered to be particulate matter.

Wave amplitude is one-half the overall height of any given wave as measured from the wave crest to the wave trough.

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Exam 4: The Global Energy System

Sensible heat refers to which of the following?

The greenhouse effect refers to the

Carbon dioxide is considered a constant gas,as well as a greenhouse gas.

Gamma radiation has a wavelength of

Select all of the following primary factors that influence net radiation around the world.

Describe the three primary constant gases. What are their respective percentages of the atmosphere? How do the two main ones stay constant?

Select all of the following that are important variable gases.

The greenhouse effect is responsible for making the Earth hospitable for life.

The sky is blue because of reflection of the vast surface area of water.

Which of the following gasses is inert and of little importance in natural processes?

The human eye is designed to see wavelengths of

List and define the three mechanisms of heat transfer.

Which of the following causes the unnatural,or human-made,destruction of ozone?

Variable gasses and particulate matter compose less than ___% of the atmosphere on average.

Which of the following is true?

Longwave radiation includes gamma rays,X-rays,and visible light.

Of the solar radiation entering the atmosphere,about ___% reaches the surface directly as direct radiation.

Hotter objects emit more electromagnetic radiation than colder ones.

Smoke from wildfires is considered to be particulate matter.

Wave amplitude is one-half the overall height of any given wave as measured from the wave crest to the wave trough.

Introduction to Physical Geography

The Geographers Tools

Earth-Sun Geometry and the Seasons

Global Temperature Patterns

Atmospheric Pressure, wind, and Global Circulation

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Air Masses and Cyclonic Weather Systems

Global Climates and Global Climate Change

Plant Geography

The Global Distribution and Character of Soils

Earth S Internal Structure, rock Cycle, and Geologic Time

Tectonic Processes and Landforms

Weathering and Mass Movements

Groundwater and Karst Landscapes

Fluvial Systems and Landforms

Glacial Geomorphology: Processes and Landforms

Arid Landscapes and Eolian Processes

Coastal Processes and Landforms

Population Growth and Environmental Impacts

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