Question 1

If the surface of Earth were to suddenly turn white,what would happen to the temperature of the planet and why?

Accepted Answer

A) Temperature would decrease because less insolation would be absorbed. 
B) Temperature would decrease because more insolation would be absorbed. 
C) Temperature would increase because less insolation would be absorbed. 
D) Temperature would increase because more insolation would be absorbed. 
A) Temperature would decrease because less insolation would be absorbed. 
B) Temperature would decrease because more insolation would be absorbed. 
C) Temperature would increase because less insolation would be absorbed. 
D) Temperature would increase because more insolation would be absorbed.

Question 2

A stove that circulates heated air to uniformly cook food is an example of what type of heat transfer?

Accepted Answer

A) Conduction. 
B) Convection. 
C) Kinetic. 
D) Latent. 
A) Conduction. 
B) Convection. 
C) Kinetic. 
D) Latent.

Question 3

What is exemplified by the passage of shortwave and longwave energy through the atmosphere and water?

Accepted Answer

A) Absorption. 
B) Transmission. 
C) Refraction. 
D) Insolation. 
A) Absorption. 
B) Transmission. 
C) Refraction. 
D) Insolation.

Question 4

For Earth's energy budget,what are the names for energy income and energy expenditures?

Accepted Answer

A) Transmission; reflection. 
B) Reflection; albedo. 
C) Insolation; radiation to space. 
D) Refraction; scatter. 
A) Transmission; reflection. 
B) Reflection; albedo. 
C) Insolation; radiation to space. 
D) Refraction; scatter.

Question 5

What process causes the sky (lower tropopause)to appear blue in colour?

Accepted Answer

A) Reflection. 
B) Scattering. 
C) Absorption of blue wavelengths of visible light. 
D) Diffuse radiation. 
A) Reflection. 
B) Scattering. 
C) Absorption of blue wavelengths of visible light. 
D) Diffuse radiation.

Question 6

The greenhouse effect refers to the differential transmissivity properties of atmospheric constituents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is most closely associated with urban environments?

Accepted Answer

A) Urban environments have higher relative humidity than that in surrounding rural areas. 
B) Urban environments have greatly decreased condensation nuclei relative to surrounding rural areas. 
C) Urban environments have increased precipitation relative to surrounding rural areas. 
D) Urban environments have higher annual mean wind speeds relative to surrounding rural areas. 
A) Urban environments have higher relative humidity than that in surrounding rural areas. 
B) Urban environments have greatly decreased condensation nuclei relative to surrounding rural areas. 
C) Urban environments have increased precipitation relative to surrounding rural areas. 
D) Urban environments have higher annual mean wind speeds relative to surrounding rural areas.

Question 8

What process allows us to see the Sun above the horizon before it has actually risen?

Accepted Answer

A) Transmission. 
B) Scattering. 
C) Refraction. 
D) Reflection. 
A) Transmission. 
B) Scattering. 
C) Refraction. 
D) Reflection.

Question 9

The climate of a large urban area does not typically differ from the climate of nearby rural areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The rougher a surface,the higher its albedo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following combinations of NET R terms would be associated with a hot,dry climate? (LE = latent heat of evaporation; H= sensible heat; G=ground heating and cooling)

Accepted Answer

A) LE large; H small; G large. 
B) LE small; H large; G large. 
C) LE small; H small; G small. 
D) LE large; H small; G small. 
A) LE large; H small; G large. 
B) LE small; H large; G large. 
C) LE small; H small; G small. 
D) LE large; H small; G small.

Question 12

Describe the different methods of heat transfer.

Accepted Answer

Answers should include radiation (transf

Question 13

Continued urbanization will likely worsen the heat-island effects in the coming years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the average overall albedo of Earth?

Accepted Answer

A) 31 percent. 
B) 51 percent. 
C) 69 percent. 
D) unknown. 
A) 31 percent. 
B) 51 percent. 
C) 69 percent. 
D) unknown.

Question 15

What is the reflective quality of a surface known as?

Accepted Answer

A) Conduction. 
B) Absorption. 
C) Albedo. 
D) Scattering. 
A) Conduction. 
B) Absorption. 
C) Albedo. 
D) Scattering.

Question 16

Absorption is the assimilation of radiation and its conversion from one form to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Global dimming is the general term used to describe decreased insolation during periods of decreased solar activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The daily temperature curve exhibits a lag of about three hours relative to the insolation curve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Moon has an average albedo similar to asphalt and black top.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

High altitude cirrus clouds can act as insulators,absorbing terrestrial longwave radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If the surface of Earth were to suddenly turn white,what would happen to the temperature of the planet and why?

A stove that circulates heated air to uniformly cook food is an example of what type of heat transfer?

What is exemplified by the passage of shortwave and longwave energy through the atmosphere and water?

For Earth's energy budget,what are the names for energy income and energy expenditures?

What process causes the sky (lower tropopause)to appear blue in colour?

The greenhouse effect refers to the differential transmissivity properties of atmospheric constituents.

Which of the following is most closely associated with urban environments?

What process allows us to see the Sun above the horizon before it has actually risen?

The climate of a large urban area does not typically differ from the climate of nearby rural areas.

The rougher a surface,the higher its albedo.

Which of the following combinations of NET R terms would be associated with a hot,dry climate? (LE = latent heat of evaporation; H= sensible heat; G=ground heating and cooling)

Describe the different methods of heat transfer.

Continued urbanization will likely worsen the heat-island effects in the coming years.

What is the average overall albedo of Earth?

What is the reflective quality of a surface known as?

Absorption is the assimilation of radiation and its conversion from one form to another.

Global dimming is the general term used to describe decreased insolation during periods of decreased solar activity.

The daily temperature curve exhibits a lag of about three hours relative to the insolation curve.

The Moon has an average albedo similar to asphalt and black top.

High altitude cirrus clouds can act as insulators,absorbing terrestrial longwave radiation.

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Exam 4: Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

If the surface of Earth were to suddenly turn white,what would happen to the temperature of the planet and why?

A stove that circulates heated air to uniformly cook food is an example of what type of heat transfer?

What is exemplified by the passage of shortwave and longwave energy through the atmosphere and water?

For Earth's energy budget,what are the names for energy income and energy expenditures?

What process causes the sky (lower tropopause)to appear blue in colour?

The greenhouse effect refers to the differential transmissivity properties of atmospheric constituents.

Which of the following is most closely associated with urban environments?

What process allows us to see the Sun above the horizon before it has actually risen?

The climate of a large urban area does not typically differ from the climate of nearby rural areas.

The rougher a surface,the higher its albedo.

Which of the following combinations of NET R terms would be associated with a hot,dry climate? (LE = latent heat of evaporation; H= sensible heat; G=ground heating and cooling)

Describe the different methods of heat transfer.

Continued urbanization will likely worsen the heat-island effects in the coming years.

What is the average overall albedo of Earth?

What is the reflective quality of a surface known as?

Absorption is the assimilation of radiation and its conversion from one form to another.

Global dimming is the general term used to describe decreased insolation during periods of decreased solar activity.

The daily temperature curve exhibits a lag of about three hours relative to the insolation curve.

The Moon has an average albedo similar to asphalt and black top.

High altitude cirrus clouds can act as insulators,absorbing terrestrial longwave radiation.

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