Question 1

Of all of the solar radiation entering the atmosphere,about 7% is reflected down to Earth as indirect radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Select all of the following statements that are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The peak loss of ozone in the Antarctic ozone hole occurs in September-October. 
B)  UV radiation reaching the ground at 55º S latitude has increased about 10% per decade since the late 1970s. 
C)  A similar but weaker ozone hole develops over the Arctic region in the Northern Hemisphere each winter. 
D)  UV radiation reaching the ground at 55º N latitude has increased about 7% per decade since the late 1970s. 
E) none of these 
A)  The peak loss of ozone in the Antarctic ozone hole occurs in September-October. 
B)  UV radiation reaching the ground at 55º S latitude has increased about 10% per decade since the late 1970s. 
C)  A similar but weaker ozone hole develops over the Arctic region in the Northern Hemisphere each winter. 
D)  UV radiation reaching the ground at 55º N latitude has increased about 7% per decade since the late 1970s. 
E) none of these

Question 3

Of all of the solar radiation entering the atmosphere,about 3% is absorbed by the ozone layer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The solar constant has a value of 1370 watts per square meter at the top of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List the three primary variable gases and their respective percentages of the atmosphere. Why are they important?

Accepted Answer

The three primary variable gases are wat

Question 6

Constant gasses make up approximately ____% of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1 
B)  0.93 
C)  20.95 
D)  78.08 
E)  99.9 
A)  less than 1 
B)  0.93 
C)  20.95 
D)  78.08 
E)  99.9

Question 7

What is ozone? Where is the greatest concentration located? Why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Ozone is three oxygen atoms combined int

Question 8

The natural process of making and breaking ozone absorbs shortwave radiation (UV)and emits longwave radiation (thermal).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Water vapor is one of the vehicles that transfer energy around the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Ozone primarily occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  in the stratosphere. 
B)  in a layer between 9 and 19 miles up. 
C)  at ground level as a form of pollution. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  in the stratosphere. 
B)  in a layer between 9 and 19 miles up. 
C)  at ground level as a form of pollution. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 12

Ozone is most concentrated at ground level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Wavelength is one-half the distance between the wave crest and the wave trough.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Of all of the solar radiation entering the atmosphere,about 25% is direct radiation that reaches the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Define the term solar constant. What is its numerical value?

Accepted Answer

The solar constant is the aver

Question 16

Gamma rays are tens of meters in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Hotter objects emit shorter wavelength electromagnetic radiation than colder objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

There are ___ dominant,constant gasses in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  9 
D)  12 
E)  15 
A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  9 
D)  12 
E)  15

Question 19

A dark roof typically reflects as much as 25-30% of incoming solar radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Microwave 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).

Of all of the solar radiation entering the atmosphere,about 7% is reflected down to Earth as indirect radiation.

Select all of the following statements that are true?

Of all of the solar radiation entering the atmosphere,about 3% is absorbed by the ozone layer.

The solar constant has a value of 1370 watts per square meter at the top of the atmosphere.

List the three primary variable gases and their respective percentages of the atmosphere. Why are they important?

Constant gasses make up approximately ____% of the atmosphere.

What is ozone? Where is the greatest concentration located? Why is it important?

The natural process of making and breaking ozone absorbs shortwave radiation (UV)and emits longwave radiation (thermal).

Water vapor is one of the vehicles that transfer energy around the Earth.

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

Ozone primarily occurs

Ozone is most concentrated at ground level.

Wavelength is one-half the distance between the wave crest and the wave trough.

Of all of the solar radiation entering the atmosphere,about 25% is direct radiation that reaches the Earth.

Define the term solar constant. What is its numerical value?

Gamma rays are tens of meters in length.

Hotter objects emit shorter wavelength electromagnetic radiation than colder objects.

There are ___ dominant,constant gasses in the atmosphere.

A dark roof typically reflects as much as 25-30% of incoming solar radiation.

Microwave radiation has a wavelength of

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Exam 4: The Global Energy System

Of all of the solar radiation entering the atmosphere,about 7% is reflected down to Earth as indirect radiation.

Select all of the following statements that are true?

Of all of the solar radiation entering the atmosphere,about 3% is absorbed by the ozone layer.

The solar constant has a value of 1370 watts per square meter at the top of the atmosphere.

List the three primary variable gases and their respective percentages of the atmosphere. Why are they important?

Constant gasses make up approximately ____% of the atmosphere.

What is ozone? Where is the greatest concentration located? Why is it important?

The natural process of making and breaking ozone absorbs shortwave radiation (UV)and emits longwave radiation (thermal).

Water vapor is one of the vehicles that transfer energy around the Earth.

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

Ozone primarily occurs

Ozone is most concentrated at ground level.

Wavelength is one-half the distance between the wave crest and the wave trough.

Of all of the solar radiation entering the atmosphere,about 25% is direct radiation that reaches the Earth.

Define the term solar constant. What is its numerical value?

Gamma rays are tens of meters in length.

Hotter objects emit shorter wavelength electromagnetic radiation than colder objects.

There are ___ dominant,constant gasses in the atmosphere.

A dark roof typically reflects as much as 25-30% of incoming solar radiation.

Microwave radiation has a wavelength of

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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