Question 1

Near the poles,more energy is reflected back into space than is absorbed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The doldrums refer to the same region as the:

Accepted Answer

A) intertropical convergence zone 
B) jet stream 
C) subtropical jet stream. 
D) subtropics. 
E) trade winds 
A) intertropical convergence zone 
B) jet stream 
C) subtropical jet stream. 
D) subtropics. 
E) trade winds A

Question 3

Refer to the figure below and use the numbers that correspond to global wind belts and latitudes to answer questions 
  
-The wind belt that corresponds to the doldrums is labeled:

Accepted Answer

A) 1. 
B) 2. 
C) 3. 
D) 5. 
E) 6. 
A) 1. 
B) 2. 
C) 3. 
D) 5. 
E) 6. D

Question 4

With respect to incoming solar radiation,radiation emitted back into the atmosphere has:

Accepted Answer

A) a longer wave frequency. 
B) a longer wavelength. 
C) a shorter wave period. 
D) a shorter wavelength. 
E) the same wavelength. 
A) a longer wave frequency. 
B) a longer wavelength. 
C) a shorter wave period. 
D) a shorter wavelength. 
E) the same wavelength.

Question 5

The doldrums can be found at the Equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The wavelength of energy radiated from the Earth back into the atmosphere is longer than the incoming solar radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An agreement amongst 60 nations to voluntarily limit greenhouse gas emissions is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) Coriolis Protocol. 
B) IPCC. 
C) Keating Conference. 
D) Kyoto Protocol. 
E) United Nations Environmental Programme. 
A) Coriolis Protocol. 
B) IPCC. 
C) Keating Conference. 
D) Kyoto Protocol. 
E) United Nations Environmental Programme.

Question 8

A maritime tropical air mass is likely to be:

Accepted Answer

A) dry and cold. 
B) dry and warm. 
C) wet and cold. 
D) wet and the same temperature. 
E) wet and warm. 
A) dry and cold. 
B) dry and warm. 
C) wet and cold. 
D) wet and the same temperature. 
E) wet and warm.

Question 9

A mole of methane is able to absorb much more heat than one mole of carbon dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Since 1750,the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere has increased by almost:

Accepted Answer

A) 10%. 
B) 20%. 
C) 30%. 
D) 40%. 
E) 50%. 
A) 10%. 
B) 20%. 
C) 30%. 
D) 40%. 
E) 50%.

Question 11

Refer to the figure below,and use the information on the map corresponding to the ocean's climatic regions to answer questions 
  
-The oceanic climate region that is characterized by sea ice coverage in the winter and open water (but cold)in the summer is indicated by the number:

Accepted Answer

A) 2. 
B) 3. 
C) 4. 
D) 5. 
E) 6. 
A) 2. 
B) 3. 
C) 4. 
D) 5. 
E) 6.

Question 12

The greenhouse gas that accounts for most of the natural greenhouse effect in Earth's atmosphere is carbon dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Worldwide,the SOFAR channel is located at an approximate ocean depth of:

Accepted Answer

A) 100 meters. 
B) 250 meters. 
C) 500 meters. 
D) 1000 meters. 
E) 4000 meters. 
A) 100 meters. 
B) 250 meters. 
C) 500 meters. 
D) 1000 meters. 
E) 4000 meters.

Question 14

The percentage of solar radiation absorbed by the Earth's oceans and landmasses is about:

Accepted Answer

A) 25%. 
B) 30%. 
C) 50%. 
D) 70%. 
E) 90%. 
A) 25%. 
B) 30%. 
C) 50%. 
D) 70%. 
E) 90%.

Question 15

Winds blowing from the north in the southern hemisphere will appear to :

Accepted Answer

A) be deflected toward the east. 
B) be deflected toward the west. 
C) circulate counterclockwise. 
D) circulate clockwise. 
E) travel in a straight line. 
A) be deflected toward the east. 
B) be deflected toward the west. 
C) circulate counterclockwise. 
D) circulate clockwise. 
E) travel in a straight line.

Question 16

When ice forms from seawater,the remaining seawater will have a:

Accepted Answer

A) darker color. 
B) decreased density. 
C) higher salinity. 
D) higher temperature. 
E) lower temperature. 
A) darker color. 
B) decreased density. 
C) higher salinity. 
D) higher temperature. 
E) lower temperature.

Question 17

The percentage of solar radiation directed to Earth absorbed by the clouds and the atmosphere is about:

Accepted Answer

A) 10%. 
B) 25%. 
C) 30%. 
D) 50%. 
E) 70%. 
A) 10%. 
B) 25%. 
C) 30%. 
D) 50%. 
E) 70%.

Question 18

With respect to the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere,the amount of energy radiated back into space between 35oN and 40oS latitude is:

Accepted Answer

A) about the same as the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere. 
B) dependent upon the weather conditions such as cloud cover in the local area. 
C) greater than the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere. 
D) less than the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere, 
E) unrelated to latitude. 
A) about the same as the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere. 
B) dependent upon the weather conditions such as cloud cover in the local area. 
C) greater than the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere. 
D) less than the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere, 
E) unrelated to latitude.

Question 19

Low pressure systems in the northern hemisphere rotate:

Accepted Answer

A) at a 45º angle from the prevailing wind direction. 
B) clockwise. 
C) counterclockwise. 
D) to the left. 
E) to the right. 
A) at a 45º angle from the prevailing wind direction. 
B) clockwise. 
C) counterclockwise. 
D) to the left. 
E) to the right.

Question 20

A cold air mass moving into an area occupied by relatively warm air is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) cold front. 
B) high pressure system. 
C) low pressure system. 
D) occluded front. 
E) warm front. 
A) cold front. 
B) high pressure system. 
C) low pressure system. 
D) occluded front. 
E) warm front.

Near the poles,more energy is reflected back into space than is absorbed.

The doldrums refer to the same region as the:

Refer to the figure below and use the numbers that correspond to global wind belts and latitudes to answer questions -The wind belt that corresponds to the doldrums is labeled:

With respect to incoming solar radiation,radiation emitted back into the atmosphere has:

The doldrums can be found at the Equator.

The wavelength of energy radiated from the Earth back into the atmosphere is longer than the incoming solar radiation.

An agreement amongst 60 nations to voluntarily limit greenhouse gas emissions is called the:

A maritime tropical air mass is likely to be:

A mole of methane is able to absorb much more heat than one mole of carbon dioxide.

Since 1750,the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere has increased by almost:

Refer to the figure below,and use the information on the map corresponding to the ocean's climatic regions to answer questions -The oceanic climate region that is characterized by sea ice coverage in the winter and open water (but cold)in the summer is indicated by the number:

The greenhouse gas that accounts for most of the natural greenhouse effect in Earth's atmosphere is carbon dioxide.

Worldwide,the SOFAR channel is located at an approximate ocean depth of:

The percentage of solar radiation absorbed by the Earth's oceans and landmasses is about:

Winds blowing from the north in the southern hemisphere will appear to :

When ice forms from seawater,the remaining seawater will have a:

The percentage of solar radiation directed to Earth absorbed by the clouds and the atmosphere is about:

With respect to the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere,the amount of energy radiated back into space between 35^oN and 40^oS latitude is:

Low pressure systems in the northern hemisphere rotate:

A cold air mass moving into an area occupied by relatively warm air is called a(n)

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Near the poles,more energy is reflected back into space than is absorbed.

The doldrums refer to the same region as the:

Refer to the figure below and use the numbers that correspond to global wind belts and latitudes to answer questions -The wind belt that corresponds to the doldrums is labeled:

With respect to incoming solar radiation,radiation emitted back into the atmosphere has:

The doldrums can be found at the Equator.

The wavelength of energy radiated from the Earth back into the atmosphere is longer than the incoming solar radiation.

An agreement amongst 60 nations to voluntarily limit greenhouse gas emissions is called the:

A maritime tropical air mass is likely to be:

A mole of methane is able to absorb much more heat than one mole of carbon dioxide.

Since 1750,the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere has increased by almost:

Refer to the figure below,and use the information on the map corresponding to the ocean's climatic regions to answer questions -The oceanic climate region that is characterized by sea ice coverage in the winter and open water (but cold)in the summer is indicated by the number:

The greenhouse gas that accounts for most of the natural greenhouse effect in Earth's atmosphere is carbon dioxide.

Worldwide,the SOFAR channel is located at an approximate ocean depth of:

The percentage of solar radiation absorbed by the Earth's oceans and landmasses is about:

Winds blowing from the north in the southern hemisphere will appear to :

When ice forms from seawater,the remaining seawater will have a:

The percentage of solar radiation directed to Earth absorbed by the clouds and the atmosphere is about:

With respect to the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere,the amount of energy radiated back into space between 35oN and 40oS latitude is:

Low pressure systems in the northern hemisphere rotate:

A cold air mass moving into an area occupied by relatively warm air is called a(n)

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Plate Tectonics and the Ocean Floor

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Marine Sediments

Water and Seawater

Ocean Circulation

Waves and Water Dynamics

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The Coastal Oceans

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Animals of the Pelagic Environment

Animals of the Benthic Environment

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With respect to the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere,the amount of energy radiated back into space between 35^oN and 40^oS latitude is: