Question 1

To what does net radiation (NET R)refer?

Accepted Answer

A) The net energy expended for ground heating and cooling. 
B) The balance of all radiation incoming and outgoing at Earth's surface. 
C) The amount of insolation coming into the surface. 
D) The amount of insolation not absorbed at the surface. 
A) The net energy expended for ground heating and cooling. 
B) The balance of all radiation incoming and outgoing at Earth's surface. 
C) The amount of insolation coming into the surface. 
D) The amount of insolation not absorbed at the surface.

Question 2

What type of heat transfer is exemplified by a vertical air current that is generated by temperature-induced density differences?

Accepted Answer

A) Advection. 
B) Convection. 
C) Conduction. 
D) Transmission. 
A) Advection. 
B) Convection. 
C) Conduction. 
D) Transmission.

Question 3

Though oceans cover 70% of Earth,scientists still have limited knowledge of the ocean's role in the Earth-atmosphere heat balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why is there a lag in daily temperature patterns? Discuss the roles of different sources of surface heating.

Accepted Answer

The warmest time of the day occurs after

Question 5

What are the factors that tend to raise the temperature of an urban area relative to its surrounding rural areas?

Accepted Answer

Thermal properties of urban surfaces; re

Question 6

NET R refers to the balance of all radiation-both shortwave and longwave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a reason for the energy deficit in the polar regions?

Accepted Answer

A) There is little seasonal variability in energy receipt. 
B) There is a high sun angle. 
C) This zone has a low albedo due to snow and ice. 
D) This location has up to six months without insolation. 
A) There is little seasonal variability in energy receipt. 
B) There is a high sun angle. 
C) This zone has a low albedo due to snow and ice. 
D) This location has up to six months without insolation.

Question 8

Earth's blue sky is a result of diffuse reflection called scattering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe different ways in which anthropogenic activity can affect the energy balance.

Accepted Answer

Examples include burning of fo

Question 10

What does the figure above illustrate regarding the relationship between insolation and air temperature through the course of day?

Accepted Answer

A) Air temperature reaches a maximum at noon when insolation also reaches a maximum. 
B) Air temperature reaches a maximum in the afternoon,whereas insolution reaches a maximum at noon. 
C) Air temperature maximum and minimums are not related to insolation. 
D) Air temperature reaches a minimum at midnight when there is no insolation. 
A) Air temperature reaches a maximum at noon when insolation also reaches a maximum. 
B) Air temperature reaches a maximum in the afternoon,whereas insolution reaches a maximum at noon. 
C) Air temperature maximum and minimums are not related to insolation. 
D) Air temperature reaches a minimum at midnight when there is no insolation.

Question 11

Low,thick stratus clouds have little effect on Earth's climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What could solar cookers replace as an affordable source of energy in rural villages in developing countries?

Accepted Answer

A) Natural gas. 
B) Nuclear power. 
C) Fusion power. 
D) Fire wood. 
A) Natural gas. 
B) Nuclear power. 
C) Fusion power. 
D) Fire wood.

Question 13

What would be the result of an increase in the amount of high altitude,thin clouds?

Accepted Answer

A) A cooling of the planet through a process called cloud-albedo forcing. 
B) A warming of the planet through a process called cloud-greenhouse forcing. 
C) There would be no effect on the temperature of the atmosphere because insolation is constant. 
D) A cooling of the planet through a process called Reyleigh scattering. 
A) A cooling of the planet through a process called cloud-albedo forcing. 
B) A warming of the planet through a process called cloud-greenhouse forcing. 
C) There would be no effect on the temperature of the atmosphere because insolation is constant. 
D) A cooling of the planet through a process called Reyleigh scattering.

Question 14

Which of the following has the highest albedo?

Accepted Answer

A) Forests. 
B) Asphalt. 
C) Dry,light sandy soils. 
D) Fresh snow. 
A) Forests. 
B) Asphalt. 
C) Dry,light sandy soils. 
D) Fresh snow.

Question 15

In the Northern Hemisphere,the coldest time of the year occurs in December at the time of the winter solstice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the main energy inputs to Earth?

Accepted Answer

A) Longwave radiation and ultraviolet light. 
B) Ultraviolet,visible,and near infrared radiation. 
C) Near infrared and far infrared (i.e.,longwave radiation). 
D) Gamma rays,X-rays,and ultraviolet radiation. 
A) Longwave radiation and ultraviolet light. 
B) Ultraviolet,visible,and near infrared radiation. 
C) Near infrared and far infrared (i.e.,longwave radiation). 
D) Gamma rays,X-rays,and ultraviolet radiation.

Question 17

As water changes states from liquid to vapour,energy is absorbed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Government support and subsidies for solar energy could make it more cost competitive with other energy sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is defined as the differential transmissivity of shortwave insolation and longwave terrestrial radiation by various atmospheric gases?

Accepted Answer

A) Global dimming. 
B) Greenhouse effect. 
C) Cloud-albedo forcing. 
D) Global warming. 
A) Global dimming. 
B) Greenhouse effect. 
C) Cloud-albedo forcing. 
D) Global warming.

Question 20

Following the urban heat island profile from rural areas to a typical downtown urban area,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Commercial and urban residential areas have the highest late afternoon temperatures. 
B) Large urban parks do not mitigate against the urban heat island. 
C) On average,urban areas are 1 to 3°C higher than nearby rural areas. 
D) The temperature variations between urban and rural environments are negligible. 
A) Commercial and urban residential areas have the highest late afternoon temperatures. 
B) Large urban parks do not mitigate against the urban heat island. 
C) On average,urban areas are 1 to 3°C higher than nearby rural areas. 
D) The temperature variations between urban and rural environments are negligible.

To what does net radiation (NET R)refer?

What type of heat transfer is exemplified by a vertical air current that is generated by temperature-induced density differences?

Though oceans cover 70% of Earth,scientists still have limited knowledge of the ocean's role in the Earth-atmosphere heat balance.

Why is there a lag in daily temperature patterns? Discuss the roles of different sources of surface heating.

What are the factors that tend to raise the temperature of an urban area relative to its surrounding rural areas?

NET R refers to the balance of all radiation-both shortwave and longwave.

Which of the following is a reason for the energy deficit in the polar regions?

Earth's blue sky is a result of diffuse reflection called scattering.

Describe different ways in which anthropogenic activity can affect the energy balance.

What does the figure above illustrate regarding the relationship between insolation and air temperature through the course of day?

Low,thick stratus clouds have little effect on Earth's climate.

What could solar cookers replace as an affordable source of energy in rural villages in developing countries?

What would be the result of an increase in the amount of high altitude,thin clouds?

Which of the following has the highest albedo?

In the Northern Hemisphere,the coldest time of the year occurs in December at the time of the winter solstice.

What are the main energy inputs to Earth?

As water changes states from liquid to vapour,energy is absorbed.

Government support and subsidies for solar energy could make it more cost competitive with other energy sources.

What is defined as the differential transmissivity of shortwave insolation and longwave terrestrial radiation by various atmospheric gases?

Following the urban heat island profile from rural areas to a typical downtown urban area,which of the following is true?

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Exam 4: Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

To what does net radiation (NET R)refer?

What type of heat transfer is exemplified by a vertical air current that is generated by temperature-induced density differences?

Though oceans cover 70% of Earth,scientists still have limited knowledge of the ocean's role in the Earth-atmosphere heat balance.

Why is there a lag in daily temperature patterns? Discuss the roles of different sources of surface heating.

What are the factors that tend to raise the temperature of an urban area relative to its surrounding rural areas?

NET R refers to the balance of all radiation-both shortwave and longwave.

Which of the following is a reason for the energy deficit in the polar regions?

Earth's blue sky is a result of diffuse reflection called scattering.

Describe different ways in which anthropogenic activity can affect the energy balance.

What does the figure above illustrate regarding the relationship between insolation and air temperature through the course of day?

Low,thick stratus clouds have little effect on Earth's climate.

What could solar cookers replace as an affordable source of energy in rural villages in developing countries?

What would be the result of an increase in the amount of high altitude,thin clouds?

Which of the following has the highest albedo?

In the Northern Hemisphere,the coldest time of the year occurs in December at the time of the winter solstice.

What are the main energy inputs to Earth?

As water changes states from liquid to vapour,energy is absorbed.

Government support and subsidies for solar energy could make it more cost competitive with other energy sources.

What is defined as the differential transmissivity of shortwave insolation and longwave terrestrial radiation by various atmospheric gases?

Following the urban heat island profile from rural areas to a typical downtown urban area,which of the following is true?

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Global Temperatures

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