Question 1

During the afternoon,the greatest temperature difference between the surface air and the air several meters above occurs on a

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A)  clear,calm afternoon. 
B)  clear,windy afternoon. 
C)  cloudy,calm afternoon. 
D)  cloudy,windy afternoon. 
A)  clear,calm afternoon. 
B)  clear,windy afternoon. 
C)  cloudy,calm afternoon. 
D)  cloudy,windy afternoon.

Question 2

Explain how the weather can affect people's emotions.

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The weather can have a significant impac

Question 3

During the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere,

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A)  astronomical winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere. 
B)  the noon sun is overhead at 23.5°S latitude. 
C)  at middle latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere,this marks the longest night of the year. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  astronomical winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere. 
B)  the noon sun is overhead at 23.5°S latitude. 
C)  at middle latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere,this marks the longest night of the year. 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

In a hilly region,the best place to plant crops that are sensitive to low temperatures is

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A)  on the valley floor. 
B)  along the hillsides. 
C)  on the top of the highest hill. 
D)  in any dry location. 
A)  on the valley floor. 
B)  along the hillsides. 
C)  on the top of the highest hill. 
D)  in any dry location.

Question 5

When a liquid thermometer is held in direct sunlight,

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A)  it will accurately measure the air temperature. 
B)  it will measure a much higher temperature than that of the air. 
C)  it will measure a much lower temperature than that of the air. 
D)  it will measure the temperature of the sun rather than the air. 
A)  it will accurately measure the air temperature. 
B)  it will measure a much higher temperature than that of the air. 
C)  it will measure a much lower temperature than that of the air. 
D)  it will measure the temperature of the sun rather than the air.

Question 6

Which of the following latitudes is closer to the earth's axis?

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A)  0°N 
B)  40°N 
C)  60°N 
D)  90°N 
A)  0°N 
B)  40°N 
C)  60°N 
D)  90°N

Question 7

During an equinox,

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A)  the days and nights are of equal length except at the poles. 
B)  at noon the sun is overhead at the equator. 
C)  the earth is not tilted toward or away from the sun. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the days and nights are of equal length except at the poles. 
B)  at noon the sun is overhead at the equator. 
C)  the earth is not tilted toward or away from the sun. 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

Our seasons are caused by

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A)  the changing distance between the earth and the sun. 
B)  the angle at which sunlight reaches the earth. 
C)  the length of the daylight hours. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  b and c 
A)  the changing distance between the earth and the sun. 
B)  the angle at which sunlight reaches the earth. 
C)  the length of the daylight hours. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  b and c

Question 9

Incoming solar radiation in middle latitudes is less in winter than in summer because

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A)  the sun's rays slant more and spread their energy over a larger area. 
B)  the sun's rays are weakened by passing through a greater thickness of atmosphere. 
C)  the cold dense air lowers the intensity of the sun's rays. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b 
A)  the sun's rays slant more and spread their energy over a larger area. 
B)  the sun's rays are weakened by passing through a greater thickness of atmosphere. 
C)  the cold dense air lowers the intensity of the sun's rays. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b

Question 10

For maximum winter warmth,in the Northern Hemisphere,large windows in a house should face

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A)  north. 
B)  south. 
C)  east. 
D)  west. 
A)  north. 
B)  south. 
C)  east. 
D)  west.

Question 11

If tonight's temperature is going to drop into the middle 20s (°F)and a fairly stiff wind is predicted,probably the best way to protect an orchard against a hard freeze is to (assume that cost is not a factor)

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A)  use helicopters. 
B)  use wind machines. 
C)  sprinkle the crops with water. 
D)  put orchard heaters to work. 
E)  pray for clouds. 
A)  use helicopters. 
B)  use wind machines. 
C)  sprinkle the crops with water. 
D)  put orchard heaters to work. 
E)  pray for clouds.

Question 12

The north-facing side of a hill in a mountainous region in the US tends to

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A)  receive less sunlight during a year than the south-facing side. 
B)  grow a variety of trees that are typically observed at higher elevation. 
C)  be a better location for a ski run than the south-facing side. 
D)  have snow on the ground for a longer period of time in winter compared to the south-facing side. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  receive less sunlight during a year than the south-facing side. 
B)  grow a variety of trees that are typically observed at higher elevation. 
C)  be a better location for a ski run than the south-facing side. 
D)  have snow on the ground for a longer period of time in winter compared to the south-facing side. 
E)  all of the above

Question 13

Would a strong radiation inversion be more likely to form on a winter night or a summer night? Explain your answer.

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A strong radiation inversion would be mo

Question 14

Explain why it is possible to see frost on the ground or on the tops of parked automobiles even though the measured nighttime minimum temperature remains above 32o F.

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Frost formation on the ground or on the

Question 15

In clear weather,the air next to the ground is usually ____ than the air above during the night and ____ than the air above during the day.

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A)  colder,warmer 
B)  colder,colder 
C)  warmer,colder 
D)  warmer,warmer 
A)  colder,warmer 
B)  colder,colder 
C)  warmer,colder 
D)  warmer,warmer

Question 16

The daily minimum temperature is usually observed

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A)  at the time of sunset. 
B)  near midnight. 
C)  several hours before sunrise. 
D)  around sunrise. 
E)  several hours after sunrise. 
A)  at the time of sunset. 
B)  near midnight. 
C)  several hours before sunrise. 
D)  around sunrise. 
E)  several hours after sunrise.

Question 17

In the Northern Hemisphere,which of the following days has the fewest hours of daylight?

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A)  summer solstice 
B)  winter solstice 
C)  vernal equinox 
D)  autumnal equinox 
A)  summer solstice 
B)  winter solstice 
C)  vernal equinox 
D)  autumnal equinox

Question 18

In July,at middle latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere,the day is ____ long and is ____ with each passing day.

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A)  less than 12 hours,getting longer 
B)  less than 12 hours,getting shorter 
C)  more than 12 hours,getting longer 
D)  more than 12 hours,getting shorter 
A)  less than 12 hours,getting longer 
B)  less than 12 hours,getting shorter 
C)  more than 12 hours,getting longer 
D)  more than 12 hours,getting shorter

Question 19

If you lived in the Arizona desert,would you want to own a black car? Why or why not? What might be a better color?

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If I lived in the Arizona desert, I migh

Question 20

The lag in daily temperature refers to the time lag between the

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A)  time of maximum solar radiation and the time of maximum temperature. 
B)  time of minimum temperature and the time of maximum solar radiation. 
C)  minimum and maximum temperature for a day. 
D)  minimum and maximum solar energy received at the surface for a given day. 
E)  sunrise and sunset. 
A)  time of maximum solar radiation and the time of maximum temperature. 
B)  time of minimum temperature and the time of maximum solar radiation. 
C)  minimum and maximum temperature for a day. 
D)  minimum and maximum solar energy received at the surface for a given day. 
E)  sunrise and sunset.

During the afternoon,the greatest temperature difference between the surface air and the air several meters above occurs on a

Explain how the weather can affect people's emotions.

During the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere,

In a hilly region,the best place to plant crops that are sensitive to low temperatures is

When a liquid thermometer is held in direct sunlight,

Which of the following latitudes is closer to the earth's axis?

During an equinox,

Our seasons are caused by

Incoming solar radiation in middle latitudes is less in winter than in summer because

For maximum winter warmth,in the Northern Hemisphere,large windows in a house should face

If tonight's temperature is going to drop into the middle 20s (°F)and a fairly stiff wind is predicted,probably the best way to protect an orchard against a hard freeze is to (assume that cost is not a factor)

The north-facing side of a hill in a mountainous region in the US tends to

Would a strong radiation inversion be more likely to form on a winter night or a summer night? Explain your answer.

Explain why it is possible to see frost on the ground or on the tops of parked automobiles even though the measured nighttime minimum temperature remains above 32^o F.

In clear weather,the air next to the ground is usually than the air above during the night and than the air above during the day.

The daily minimum temperature is usually observed

In the Northern Hemisphere,which of the following days has the fewest hours of daylight?

In July,at middle latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere,the day is long and is with each passing day.

If you lived in the Arizona desert,would you want to own a black car? Why or why not? What might be a better color?

The lag in daily temperature refers to the time lag between the

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During the afternoon,the greatest temperature difference between the surface air and the air several meters above occurs on a

Explain how the weather can affect people's emotions.

During the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere,

In a hilly region,the best place to plant crops that are sensitive to low temperatures is

When a liquid thermometer is held in direct sunlight,

Which of the following latitudes is closer to the earth's axis?

During an equinox,

Our seasons are caused by

Incoming solar radiation in middle latitudes is less in winter than in summer because

For maximum winter warmth,in the Northern Hemisphere,large windows in a house should face

If tonight's temperature is going to drop into the middle 20s (°F)and a fairly stiff wind is predicted,probably the best way to protect an orchard against a hard freeze is to (assume that cost is not a factor)

The north-facing side of a hill in a mountainous region in the US tends to

Would a strong radiation inversion be more likely to form on a winter night or a summer night? Explain your answer.

Explain why it is possible to see frost on the ground or on the tops of parked automobiles even though the measured nighttime minimum temperature remains above 32o F.

In clear weather,the air next to the ground is usually ____ than the air above during the night and ____ than the air above during the day.

The daily minimum temperature is usually observed

In the Northern Hemisphere,which of the following days has the fewest hours of daylight?

In July,at middle latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere,the day is ____ long and is ____ with each passing day.

If you lived in the Arizona desert,would you want to own a black car? Why or why not? What might be a better color?

The lag in daily temperature refers to the time lag between the

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy: Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation: Dew, Fog, and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind: Small Scale and Local Systems

Wind: Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle-Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light, Color, and Atmospheric Optics

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Explain why it is possible to see frost on the ground or on the tops of parked automobiles even though the measured nighttime minimum temperature remains above 32^o F.

In clear weather,the air next to the ground is usually than the air above during the night and than the air above during the day.

In July,at middle latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere,the day is long and is with each passing day.