Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding climate change?

Accepted Answer

A) Climates have varied over the last 2 million years and are,in essence,always changing. 
B) Few professional scientific organizations support actions to mitigate climate change. 
C) There is no scientific consensus on human-forced climate patterns. 
D) The current witnessed climatic changes are within this natural climatic variability. 
A) Climates have varied over the last 2 million years and are,in essence,always changing. 
B) Few professional scientific organizations support actions to mitigate climate change. 
C) There is no scientific consensus on human-forced climate patterns. 
D) The current witnessed climatic changes are within this natural climatic variability.

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding the specific heat of land and water?

Accepted Answer

A) Water can hold more heat energy than a comparable volume of rock. 
B) The temperature of water will rise faster than that of land when exposed to the same amount of insolation. 
C) Land surfaces have a higher specific heat than water surfaces. 
D) Land and water have very similar specific heat values. 
A) Water can hold more heat energy than a comparable volume of rock. 
B) The temperature of water will rise faster than that of land when exposed to the same amount of insolation. 
C) Land surfaces have a higher specific heat than water surfaces. 
D) Land and water have very similar specific heat values.

Question 3

During the day,clouds affect insolation,lowering daily maximum temperatures while at night,clouds affect longwave energy,raising minimum nighttime temperatures.Which of the following correctly pairs the two effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Daytime clouds absorb insolation; nighttime clouds reflect longwave energy. 
B) Daytime clouds scatter insolation; nighttime clouds refract longwave energy. 
C) Daytime clouds reflect insolation; nighttime clouds absorb and reradiate longwave energy. 
D) Daytime clouds reflect insolation; nighttime clouds scatter longwave energy. 
A) Daytime clouds absorb insolation; nighttime clouds reflect longwave energy. 
B) Daytime clouds scatter insolation; nighttime clouds refract longwave energy. 
C) Daytime clouds reflect insolation; nighttime clouds absorb and reradiate longwave energy. 
D) Daytime clouds reflect insolation; nighttime clouds scatter longwave energy.

Question 4

How is the temperature on a cloudy night likely to compare to the temperature on a clear night-all other factors being equal?

Accepted Answer

A) Cloudy night temperatures are warmer than clear night temperatures. 
B) Cloudy night temperatures are colder than clear night temperatures. 
C) The temperatures are the same. 
A) Cloudy night temperatures are warmer than clear night temperatures. 
B) Cloudy night temperatures are colder than clear night temperatures. 
C) The temperatures are the same.

Question 5

Which of the following is the land-water heating difference that specifically relates to opaqueness?

Accepted Answer

A) Altitude. 
B) Specific heat. 
C) Transparency. 
D) Evaporation. 
A) Altitude. 
B) Specific heat. 
C) Transparency. 
D) Evaporation.

Question 6

Compare,contrast,and explain maritime and continental conditions.

Accepted Answer

The maritime effect refers to the modera

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding clouds?

Accepted Answer

A) They increase temperature minimums and temperature maximums. 
B) They cover about 15 percent of the surface of Earth at any one time. 
C) They have a moderating influence on temperatures. 
D) They decrease nighttime temperatures and increase daytime temperatures. 
A) They increase temperature minimums and temperature maximums. 
B) They cover about 15 percent of the surface of Earth at any one time. 
C) They have a moderating influence on temperatures. 
D) They decrease nighttime temperatures and increase daytime temperatures.

Question 8

How does evaporation affect land-water heating differences?

Accepted Answer

A) Evaporation tends to increase temperatures over land. 
B) Evaporation tends to lower temperatures more over water bodies than over land. 
C) Evaporation tends to increase the temperature over water. 
D) Evaporation affects land more than ocean surfaces. 
E) Evaporation affects the temperature of land surfaces and water bodies the same amount. 
A) Evaporation tends to increase temperatures over land. 
B) Evaporation tends to lower temperatures more over water bodies than over land. 
C) Evaporation tends to increase the temperature over water. 
D) Evaporation affects land more than ocean surfaces. 
E) Evaporation affects the temperature of land surfaces and water bodies the same amount.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the thermal equator?

Accepted Answer

A) It corresponds with the geographic equator. 
B) It trends into the interior of landmasses. 
C) It is highest over ocean basins. 
D) It remains in the same location throughout the year. 
A) It corresponds with the geographic equator. 
B) It trends into the interior of landmasses. 
C) It is highest over ocean basins. 
D) It remains in the same location throughout the year.

Question 10

Which best describes global average air temperatures worldwide?

Accepted Answer

A) Global average temperatures have appeared to stabilize after a century of increase. 
B) Global average temperatures are at present demonstrating no apparent trend one way or another. 
C) Global average temperatures are being influenced by human-induced changes in the greenhouse effect. 
D) Global average temperatures are generally lower than 20 years ago. 
A) Global average temperatures have appeared to stabilize after a century of increase. 
B) Global average temperatures are at present demonstrating no apparent trend one way or another. 
C) Global average temperatures are being influenced by human-induced changes in the greenhouse effect. 
D) Global average temperatures are generally lower than 20 years ago.

Question 11

If the temperature at the surface of Earth (at sea level)is 40°C,what is the approximate temperature at 2000 m if the normal lapse rate is 6.4 C° • 1000 m-1?

Accepted Answer

A) 27°C. 
B) 33.5°C. 
C) 46.5°C. 
D) -21°C. 
A) 27°C. 
B) 33.5°C. 
C) 46.5°C. 
D) -21°C.

Question 12

Surface temperature anomalies maps from the past four decades show an overall positive warming trend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is the temperature control that includes the heat capacity of a substance?

Accepted Answer

A) Movement. 
B) Evaporation. 
C) Cloud cover. 
D) Specific heat. 
A) Movement. 
B) Evaporation. 
C) Cloud cover. 
D) Specific heat.

Question 14

Because water has a higher specific heat than land,it cools more quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Imagine two hypothetical cities,both located at 12° N latitude.However,one is located near sea level,while the other at an elevation of 4,000 metres above sea level.Which of the following is likely true?

Accepted Answer

A) The climate of the two cities is quite similar. 
B) Annual temperatures for the city at the lower elevation are lower than those at the city at the higher elevation. 
C) The city at the higher elevation has extremely cold winters (similar to those at high latitudes). 
D) Though both cities are within the tropics,the city at the higher elevation has been average monthly and yearly temperatures lower than the city near sea level. 
A) The climate of the two cities is quite similar. 
B) Annual temperatures for the city at the lower elevation are lower than those at the city at the higher elevation. 
C) The city at the higher elevation has extremely cold winters (similar to those at high latitudes). 
D) Though both cities are within the tropics,the city at the higher elevation has been average monthly and yearly temperatures lower than the city near sea level.

Question 16

What is the difference between elevation and altitude?

Accepted Answer

A) Elevation is the height of a point on the surface of Earth; altitude is the height above the surface of Earth. 
B) Elevation is the height above Earth's surface; altitude is the height of a point on Earth's surface. 
C) Both refer to the height above the surface of Earth. 
D) Both refer to the height of a point on the surface of Earth. 
A) Elevation is the height of a point on the surface of Earth; altitude is the height above the surface of Earth. 
B) Elevation is the height above Earth's surface; altitude is the height of a point on Earth's surface. 
C) Both refer to the height above the surface of Earth. 
D) Both refer to the height of a point on the surface of Earth.

Question 17

What type of lines on a temperature map connect points of equal temperature?

Accepted Answer

A) Isobar. 
B) Isohyet. 
C) Isotherm. 
D) Isobath. 
A) Isobar. 
B) Isohyet. 
C) Isotherm. 
D) Isobath.

Question 18

Which of the following best describes,in general,more moderate temperature patterns?

Accepted Answer

A) They are created by continentality. 
B) They are exemplified by Winnipeg and Saskatoon. 
C) They indicate maritime influences. 
D) They occur in continental interiors. 
A) They are created by continentality. 
B) They are exemplified by Winnipeg and Saskatoon. 
C) They indicate maritime influences. 
D) They occur in continental interiors.

Question 19

Ocean temperatures are typically recorded at the deepest points in the ocean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ocean currents along midlatitude west coasts,even near deserts,are cool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true regarding climate change?

Which of the following is true regarding the specific heat of land and water?

During the day,clouds affect insolation,lowering daily maximum temperatures while at night,clouds affect longwave energy,raising minimum nighttime temperatures.Which of the following correctly pairs the two effects?

How is the temperature on a cloudy night likely to compare to the temperature on a clear night-all other factors being equal?

Which of the following is the land-water heating difference that specifically relates to opaqueness?

Compare,contrast,and explain maritime and continental conditions.

Which of the following is true regarding clouds?

How does evaporation affect land-water heating differences?

Which of the following best describes the thermal equator?

Which best describes global average air temperatures worldwide?

If the temperature at the surface of Earth (at sea level)is 40°C,what is the approximate temperature at 2000 m if the normal lapse rate is 6.4 C° • 1000 m-1?

Surface temperature anomalies maps from the past four decades show an overall positive warming trend.

Which of the following is the temperature control that includes the heat capacity of a substance?

Because water has a higher specific heat than land,it cools more quickly.

Imagine two hypothetical cities,both located at 12° N latitude.However,one is located near sea level,while the other at an elevation of 4,000 metres above sea level.Which of the following is likely true?

What is the difference between elevation and altitude?

What type of lines on a temperature map connect points of equal temperature?

Which of the following best describes,in general,more moderate temperature patterns?

Ocean temperatures are typically recorded at the deepest points in the ocean.

Ocean currents along midlatitude west coasts,even near deserts,are cool.

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Exam 5: Global Temperatures

Which of the following is true regarding climate change?

Which of the following is true regarding the specific heat of land and water?

During the day,clouds affect insolation,lowering daily maximum temperatures while at night,clouds affect longwave energy,raising minimum nighttime temperatures.Which of the following correctly pairs the two effects?

How is the temperature on a cloudy night likely to compare to the temperature on a clear night-all other factors being equal?

Which of the following is the land-water heating difference that specifically relates to opaqueness?

Compare,contrast,and explain maritime and continental conditions.

Which of the following is true regarding clouds?

How does evaporation affect land-water heating differences?

Which of the following best describes the thermal equator?

Which best describes global average air temperatures worldwide?

If the temperature at the surface of Earth (at sea level)is 40°C,what is the approximate temperature at 2000 m if the normal lapse rate is 6.4 C° • 1000 m-1?

Surface temperature anomalies maps from the past four decades show an overall positive warming trend.

Which of the following is the temperature control that includes the heat capacity of a substance?

Because water has a higher specific heat than land,it cools more quickly.

Imagine two hypothetical cities,both located at 12° N latitude.However,one is located near sea level,while the other at an elevation of 4,000 metres above sea level.Which of the following is likely true?

What is the difference between elevation and altitude?

What type of lines on a temperature map connect points of equal temperature?

Which of the following best describes,in general,more moderate temperature patterns?

Ocean temperatures are typically recorded at the deepest points in the ocean.

Ocean currents along midlatitude west coasts,even near deserts,are cool.

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems

Oceans, coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Filters