Question 1

According to the planetesimal hypothesis,solar systems condense from nebular dust and gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Earth is farthest from the Sun at perihelion and closest at aphelion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

With reference to the figure above,which of the following is true for the September Equinox?

Accepted Answer

A) There is 24 hours of daylight at the North Pole. 
B) The Arctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. 
C) The Antarctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. 
D) The circle of illumination passes through both the poles. 
A) There is 24 hours of daylight at the North Pole. 
B) The Arctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. 
C) The Antarctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. 
D) The circle of illumination passes through both the poles.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the subsolar point?

Accepted Answer

A) The highest latitude at which it occurs is 60° N/S. 
B) It only occurs at lower latitudes,between the tropics (23.5° N/S). 
C) It occurs at all latitudes at least once throughout the year. 
D) It never occurs beyond a few degrees of the equator. 
A) The highest latitude at which it occurs is 60° N/S. 
B) It only occurs at lower latitudes,between the tropics (23.5° N/S). 
C) It occurs at all latitudes at least once throughout the year. 
D) It never occurs beyond a few degrees of the equator.

Question 5

The spherical shape of Earth is not a factor with regard to seasonality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true of Quito,Ecuador (0° 15' N,78° 35' S)?

Accepted Answer

A) Quito experiences days and nights of equal lengths throughout the year. 
B) During the June Solstice,Quito experiences 24 hours of darkness because it is completely outside of the circle of illumination. 
C) At noon on June 21st,the sun is directly overhead in Quito. 
D) Quito is at a latitude that is never the subsolar point. 
A) Quito experiences days and nights of equal lengths throughout the year. 
B) During the June Solstice,Quito experiences 24 hours of darkness because it is completely outside of the circle of illumination. 
C) At noon on June 21st,the sun is directly overhead in Quito. 
D) Quito is at a latitude that is never the subsolar point.

Question 7

Auroras are mainly visible at lower latitudes,from the equator to about 15° N/S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding dawn and twilight?

Accepted Answer

A) Dawn and twilight last longest at the equator-approximately 2.5 hours. 
B) The polar regions do not experience dawn and twilight. 
C) 60° north and south latitudes receive the most dawn and twilight. 
D) The duration of both increases with increasing latitude. 
A) Dawn and twilight last longest at the equator-approximately 2.5 hours. 
B) The polar regions do not experience dawn and twilight. 
C) 60° north and south latitudes receive the most dawn and twilight. 
D) The duration of both increases with increasing latitude.

Question 9

Which of the following relationships is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) December solstice - subsolar point at 23.5° N latitude. 
B) March equinox - subsolar point at 23.5° S latitude. 
C) June 21 - subsolar point at 23.5° N latitude. 
D) June solstice - subsolar point at 0° latitude. 
A) December solstice - subsolar point at 23.5° N latitude. 
B) March equinox - subsolar point at 23.5° S latitude. 
C) June 21 - subsolar point at 23.5° N latitude. 
D) June solstice - subsolar point at 0° latitude.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the circle of illumination at all times of the year?

Accepted Answer

A) It divides Earth between northern and southern hemispheres. 
B) It divides Earth into eastern and western halves. 
C) It separates winter from summer. 
D) It divides Earth between equal halves of lightness and darkness. 
A) It divides Earth between northern and southern hemispheres. 
B) It divides Earth into eastern and western halves. 
C) It separates winter from summer. 
D) It divides Earth between equal halves of lightness and darkness.

Question 11

Which of the following is best describes the relationship between insolation at the thermopause relative to latitude?

Accepted Answer

A) Insolation is evenly distributed with little change by latitude on an annual basis. 
B) Lower latitudes receive more insolation than high latitudes annually. 
C) Higher latitudes receive more insolation than lower latitudes annually. 
D) Insolation can only be measured longitudinally,not latitudinally. 
A) Insolation is evenly distributed with little change by latitude on an annual basis. 
B) Lower latitudes receive more insolation than high latitudes annually. 
C) Higher latitudes receive more insolation than lower latitudes annually. 
D) Insolation can only be measured longitudinally,not latitudinally.

Question 12

Auroras are associated with massive bursts of solar wind called coronal mass ejections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following have been correlated with sunspot cycles?

Accepted Answer

A) Abnormally wet years only. 
B) Southern hemisphere droughts. 
C) Both abnormally wet years and droughts. 
D) Abnormally wet years occurring in association with unusually high windspeeds. 
A) Abnormally wet years only. 
B) Southern hemisphere droughts. 
C) Both abnormally wet years and droughts. 
D) Abnormally wet years occurring in association with unusually high windspeeds.

Question 14

Which of the following can be attributed to the effects the rotation of Earth?

Accepted Answer

A) The migration of the subsolar point. 
B) Deflection of winds,ocean currents,or any moving objects. 
C) Development of high altitude clouds. 
D) Latitudinal variations in net radiation. 
A) The migration of the subsolar point. 
B) Deflection of winds,ocean currents,or any moving objects. 
C) Development of high altitude clouds. 
D) Latitudinal variations in net radiation.

Question 15

What is a magnetic disturbance on the surface of the Sun called?

Accepted Answer

A) The electromagnetic spectrum. 
B) The solar wind. 
C) A sunspot. 
D) A magnetospheric cyclone. 
A) The electromagnetic spectrum. 
B) The solar wind. 
C) A sunspot. 
D) A magnetospheric cyclone.

Question 16

From what specifically did Earth and the Sun form?

Accepted Answer

A) The galaxy. 
B) Unknown origins. 
C) A nebula of dust and gases. 
D) Other planets. 
A) The galaxy. 
B) Unknown origins. 
C) A nebula of dust and gases. 
D) Other planets.

Question 17

What is Earth's magnetosphere generated by?

Accepted Answer

A) Nuclear fusion in Earth's core. 
B) Nuclear fission in Earth's core. 
C) Dynamo-like motions in Earth's interior. 
D) Gravitational accretion. 
A) Nuclear fusion in Earth's core. 
B) Nuclear fission in Earth's core. 
C) Dynamo-like motions in Earth's interior. 
D) Gravitational accretion.

Question 18

The longest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere are experienced during what time?

Accepted Answer

A) The time of 24-hour days at the South Pole. 
B) Vernal equinox. 
C) Winter solstice. 
D) The time that the Sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer. 
A) The time of 24-hour days at the South Pole. 
B) Vernal equinox. 
C) Winter solstice. 
D) The time that the Sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer.

Question 19

The uneven distribution of insolation at the thermopause is caused by the curvature of Earth,with only the subsolar point receiving sunlight from directly overhead.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding the point of sunrise for a location in the northern hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

A) It migrates from southeast to northeast from winter to summer. 
B) It remains fixed throughout the year; only the altitude of the Sun changes. 
C) It moves to the south from winter to summer. 
D) It is along the western horizon in summer,and the eastern horizon in winter. 
A) It migrates from southeast to northeast from winter to summer. 
B) It remains fixed throughout the year; only the altitude of the Sun changes. 
C) It moves to the south from winter to summer. 
D) It is along the western horizon in summer,and the eastern horizon in winter.

According to the planetesimal hypothesis,solar systems condense from nebular dust and gas.

Earth is farthest from the Sun at perihelion and closest at aphelion.

With reference to the figure above,which of the following is true for the September Equinox?

Which of the following best describes the subsolar point?

The spherical shape of Earth is not a factor with regard to seasonality.

Which of the following is true of Quito,Ecuador (0° 15' N,78° 35' S)?

Auroras are mainly visible at lower latitudes,from the equator to about 15° N/S.

Which of the following is true regarding dawn and twilight?

Which of the following relationships is correct?

Which of the following best describes the circle of illumination at all times of the year?

Which of the following is best describes the relationship between insolation at the thermopause relative to latitude?

Auroras are associated with massive bursts of solar wind called coronal mass ejections.

Which of the following have been correlated with sunspot cycles?

Which of the following can be attributed to the effects the rotation of Earth?

What is a magnetic disturbance on the surface of the Sun called?

From what specifically did Earth and the Sun form?

What is Earth's magnetosphere generated by?

The longest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere are experienced during what time?

The uneven distribution of insolation at the thermopause is caused by the curvature of Earth,with only the subsolar point receiving sunlight from directly overhead.

Which of the following is true regarding the point of sunrise for a location in the northern hemisphere?

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Exam 2: Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

According to the planetesimal hypothesis,solar systems condense from nebular dust and gas.

Earth is farthest from the Sun at perihelion and closest at aphelion.

With reference to the figure above,which of the following is true for the September Equinox?

Which of the following best describes the subsolar point?

The spherical shape of Earth is not a factor with regard to seasonality.

Which of the following is true of Quito,Ecuador (0° 15' N,78° 35' S)?

Auroras are mainly visible at lower latitudes,from the equator to about 15° N/S.

Which of the following is true regarding dawn and twilight?

Which of the following relationships is correct?

Which of the following best describes the circle of illumination at all times of the year?

Which of the following is best describes the relationship between insolation at the thermopause relative to latitude?

Auroras are associated with massive bursts of solar wind called coronal mass ejections.

Which of the following have been correlated with sunspot cycles?

Which of the following can be attributed to the effects the rotation of Earth?

What is a magnetic disturbance on the surface of the Sun called?

From what specifically did Earth and the Sun form?

What is Earth's magnetosphere generated by?

The longest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere are experienced during what time?

The uneven distribution of insolation at the thermopause is caused by the curvature of Earth,with only the subsolar point receiving sunlight from directly overhead.

Which of the following is true regarding the point of sunrise for a location in the northern hemisphere?

Essentials of Geography

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

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

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