Question 1

The primary cause of a radiation inversion is:

Accepted Answer

A) infrared radiation emitted by the earth's surface. 
B) infrared radiation absorbed by the earth's surface. 
C) solar radiation absorbed by the earth's surface. 
D) solar radiation reflected by the earth's surface. 
E) infrared radiation absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds. 
A) infrared radiation emitted by the earth's surface. 
B) infrared radiation absorbed by the earth's surface. 
C) solar radiation absorbed by the earth's surface. 
D) solar radiation reflected by the earth's surface. 
E) infrared radiation absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds.

Question 2

The wind-chill factor:

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A) relates body heat loss with wind to an equivalent temperature with no wind. 
B) indicates the temperature at which water freezes on exposed skin. 
C) takes into account humidity and air temperature in expressing the current air temperature. 
D) tells farmers when to protect crops from a freeze. 
E) determines how low the air temperature will be on any given day. 
A) relates body heat loss with wind to an equivalent temperature with no wind. 
B) indicates the temperature at which water freezes on exposed skin. 
C) takes into account humidity and air temperature in expressing the current air temperature. 
D) tells farmers when to protect crops from a freeze. 
E) determines how low the air temperature will be on any given day.

Question 3

A clear,calm,dry winter night would be ideal conditions for a strong radiation inversion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The largest annual ranges of temperatures are found:

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A) at polar latitudes over land. 
B) at polar latitudes over water. 
C) at middle latitudes near large bodies of wate.r 
D) at the Equator. 
E) in the Northern Central Plains of the United States. 
A) at polar latitudes over land. 
B) at polar latitudes over water. 
C) at middle latitudes near large bodies of wate.r 
D) at the Equator. 
E) in the Northern Central Plains of the United States.

Question 5

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 6

An important reason for the large daily temperature range over deserts is:

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A) there is little water vapor in the air to absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation. 
B) the light-colored sand radiates heat very rapidly at night. 
C) dry air is a very poor heat conductor. 
D) free convection cells are unable to form above the hot desert ground. 
E) the ozone content of desert air is very low. 
A) there is little water vapor in the air to absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation. 
B) the light-colored sand radiates heat very rapidly at night. 
C) dry air is a very poor heat conductor. 
D) free convection cells are unable to form above the hot desert ground. 
E) the ozone content of desert air is very low.

Question 7

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 8

Why,specifically,are heat waves hazardous to your health?

Accepted Answer

Heat waves are hazardous to your health

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A strong radiation inversion would be mo

Question 10

A city which is located near a large body of water will generally have a milder climate than a city located at the same latitude in the center of a large mass.What factors account for this?

Accepted Answer

Several factors contribute to the milder

Question 11

Radiational cooling typically occurs:

Accepted Answer

A) during the afternoon. 
B) at night. 
C) during the late morning. 
A) during the afternoon. 
B) at night. 
C) during the late morning.

Question 12

Explain why it is possible for the nighttime minimum to occur as much as 30 minutes after the sun has risen.

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon where the nighttime minim

Question 13

The greatest variation in daily temperature usually occurs:

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A) at the ground. 
B) about 5 feet above the ground. 
C) at the top of a high-rise apartment complex. 
D) at the level where thermals stop rising. 
A) at the ground. 
B) about 5 feet above the ground. 
C) at the top of a high-rise apartment complex. 
D) at the level where thermals stop rising.

Question 14

Suppose last night was clear and calm.Tonight low clouds will be present.From this you would conclude that tonight's minimum temperature will be:

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A) higher than last night's minimum temperature. 
B) lower than last night's minimum temperature. 
C) the same as last night's minimum temperature. 
D) above freezing. 
A) higher than last night's minimum temperature. 
B) lower than last night's minimum temperature. 
C) the same as last night's minimum temperature. 
D) above freezing.

Question 15

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 16

At any given time,one-fourth of the earth is illuminated by the sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the hottest (coldest)place in the United States? In the world? What factors cause these extreme conditions at these locations?

Accepted Answer

The hottest place in the United States i

Question 18

Suppose yesterday morning you noticed ice crystals (frost)on the grass,yet the reported minimum temperature was only 35o F.The most likely reason for this apparent discrepancy is that:

Accepted Answer

A) temperature readings are taken in instrument shelters more than 5 feet above the ground. 
B) the thermometer was in error. 
C) the newspaper reported the wrong temperature. 
D) the thermometer was read before the minimum temperature was reached for that day. 
E) the thermometer was read incorrectly. 
A) temperature readings are taken in instrument shelters more than 5 feet above the ground. 
B) the thermometer was in error. 
C) the newspaper reported the wrong temperature. 
D) the thermometer was read before the minimum temperature was reached for that day. 
E) the thermometer was read incorrectly.

Question 19

The strongest radiation inversions occur when:

Accepted Answer

A) skies are overcast. 
B) skies are partly cloudy. 
C) skies are clear. 
D) precipitation is falling. 
A) skies are overcast. 
B) skies are partly cloudy. 
C) skies are clear. 
D) precipitation is falling.

The primary cause of a radiation inversion is:

The wind-chill factor:

A clear,calm,dry winter night would be ideal conditions for a strong radiation inversion.

The largest annual ranges of temperatures are found:

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

An important reason for the large daily temperature range over deserts is:

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.

Why,specifically,are heat waves hazardous to your health?

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

A city which is located near a large body of water will generally have a milder climate than a city located at the same latitude in the center of a large mass.What factors account for this?

Radiational cooling typically occurs:

Explain why it is possible for the nighttime minimum to occur as much as 30 minutes after the sun has risen.

The greatest variation in daily temperature usually occurs:

Suppose last night was clear and calm.Tonight low clouds will be present.From this you would conclude that tonight's minimum temperature will be:

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

At any given time,one-fourth of the earth is illuminated by the sun.

What is the hottest (coldest)place in the United States? In the world? What factors cause these extreme conditions at these locations?

Suppose yesterday morning you noticed ice crystals (frost)on the grass,yet the reported minimum temperature was only 35^o F.The most likely reason for this apparent discrepancy is that:

The strongest radiation inversions occur when:

The Turbulent Atmosphere

Energy That Drives the Storms

Condensation in the Atmosphere

Clouds and Stability

Precipitation Extremes

Atmospheric Motions

Wind Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Mid-Latitude Cyclonic Storms

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Forecasting

The Earths Changing Climate

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Exam 3: Temperature and Humidity Extremes

The primary cause of a radiation inversion is:

The wind-chill factor:

A clear,calm,dry winter night would be ideal conditions for a strong radiation inversion.

The largest annual ranges of temperatures are found:

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

An important reason for the large daily temperature range over deserts is:

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.

Why,specifically,are heat waves hazardous to your health?

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

A city which is located near a large body of water will generally have a milder climate than a city located at the same latitude in the center of a large mass.What factors account for this?

Radiational cooling typically occurs:

Explain why it is possible for the nighttime minimum to occur as much as 30 minutes after the sun has risen.

The greatest variation in daily temperature usually occurs:

Suppose last night was clear and calm.Tonight low clouds will be present.From this you would conclude that tonight's minimum temperature will be:

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

At any given time,one-fourth of the earth is illuminated by the sun.

What is the hottest (coldest)place in the United States? In the world? What factors cause these extreme conditions at these locations?

Suppose yesterday morning you noticed ice crystals (frost)on the grass,yet the reported minimum temperature was only 35o F.The most likely reason for this apparent discrepancy is that:

The strongest radiation inversions occur when:

The Turbulent Atmosphere

Energy That Drives the Storms

Condensation in the Atmosphere

Clouds and Stability

Precipitation Extremes

Atmospheric Motions

Wind Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Mid-Latitude Cyclonic Storms

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Forecasting

The Earths Changing Climate

Filters

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.

Suppose yesterday morning you noticed ice crystals (frost)on the grass,yet the reported minimum temperature was only 35^o F.The most likely reason for this apparent discrepancy is that: