Question 1

Which of the following best describes our sun?

Accepted Answer

A) The Sun and Solar System are part of the Andromeda Galaxy. 
B) The Sun produces energy through fusion. 
C) The Sun is by far the largest star in the Milky Way Galaxy. 
D) The Sun is a greater than average sized,white star. 
A) The Sun and Solar System are part of the Andromeda Galaxy. 
B) The Sun produces energy through fusion. 
C) The Sun is by far the largest star in the Milky Way Galaxy. 
D) The Sun is a greater than average sized,white star.

Question 2

Earth is closest to the Sun in early July.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

With reference to the figure above,which of the following is true for the June Solstice?

Accepted Answer

A) The subsolar point is at the equator. 
B) The Arctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. 
C) The Antarctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. 
D) The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S). 
A) The subsolar point is at the equator. 
B) The Arctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. 
C) The Antarctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. 
D) The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S).

Question 4

What is the dominant wavelength of energy emitted by the Sun?

Accepted Answer

A) It is shorter than that emitted by Earth. 
B) It is longer than that emitted by Earth. 
C) It is the same length as that emitted by Earth. 
D) It is longer than that emitted by Earth,but the frequency is modulated. 
A) It is shorter than that emitted by Earth. 
B) It is longer than that emitted by Earth. 
C) It is the same length as that emitted by Earth. 
D) It is longer than that emitted by Earth,but the frequency is modulated.

Question 5

With reference to the figure above,which of the following is true for the December Solstice?

Accepted Answer

A) The subsolar point is at the equator. 
B) The Arctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. 
C) The Antarctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. 
D) The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N). 
A) The subsolar point is at the equator. 
B) The Arctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. 
C) The Antarctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. 
D) The subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N).

Question 6

The speed of the rotation of Earth is fastest at the poles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the name of the location on the surface of Earth that receives insolation when the Sun is directly overhead? (When this occurs,the rays of the Sun are perpendicular to this surface.)

Accepted Answer

A) Solar point. 
B) Zenith. 
C) Subsolar point. 
D) North Polar point. 
A) Solar point. 
B) Zenith. 
C) Subsolar point. 
D) North Polar point.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the electromagnetic spectrum from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

A) It consists exclusively of radiant energy made of gamma ray,X-ray,and ultraviolet wavelengths. 
B) It consists exclusively of streams of charged particles. 
C) It consists of gamma ray,X-ray,ultraviolet,visible,and infrared wavelengths. 
D) It consists exclusively of visible light and infrared energy. 
A) It consists exclusively of radiant energy made of gamma ray,X-ray,and ultraviolet wavelengths. 
B) It consists exclusively of streams of charged particles. 
C) It consists of gamma ray,X-ray,ultraviolet,visible,and infrared wavelengths. 
D) It consists exclusively of visible light and infrared energy.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the Milky Way Galaxy in which we live?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a cone-shaped galaxy. 
B) It is one of hundreds of galaxies in the universe. 
C) It contains approximately 300 billion stars. 
D) It is the largest galaxy in the universe. 
A) It is a cone-shaped galaxy. 
B) It is one of hundreds of galaxies in the universe. 
C) It contains approximately 300 billion stars. 
D) It is the largest galaxy in the universe.

Question 10

What causes the auroras in the upper atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) Visible light interaction with the asthenosphere. 
B) AM radio broadcasts. 
C) Various weather phenomena. 
D) The interaction of the solar wind and upper layers of the atmosphere of Earth. 
A) Visible light interaction with the asthenosphere. 
B) AM radio broadcasts. 
C) Various weather phenomena. 
D) The interaction of the solar wind and upper layers of the atmosphere of Earth.

Question 11

Why does the Sun give off electromagnetic radiation?

Accepted Answer

A) Because matter is converted into energy. 
B) Because matter and energy totally annihilate one another in matter-antimatter reactions. 
C) Because energy is converted into matter. 
D) Because kinetic energy is converted into potential energy. 
A) Because matter is converted into energy. 
B) Because matter and energy totally annihilate one another in matter-antimatter reactions. 
C) Because energy is converted into matter. 
D) Because kinetic energy is converted into potential energy.

Question 12

What is intercepted solar radiation called?

Accepted Answer

A) Solar wind. 
B) Thermosphere. 
C) Solar constant. 
D) Insolation. 
A) Solar wind. 
B) Thermosphere. 
C) Solar constant. 
D) Insolation.

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding the axis of Earth?

Accepted Answer

A) The amount of axial tilt fluctuates during the year and forms the basis for seasonal changes. 
B) The axis remains parallel to the plane of the ecliptic. 
C) Axial tilt is unrelated to the phenomenon of seasonal change. 
D) The axis is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic. 
A) The amount of axial tilt fluctuates during the year and forms the basis for seasonal changes. 
B) The axis remains parallel to the plane of the ecliptic. 
C) Axial tilt is unrelated to the phenomenon of seasonal change. 
D) The axis is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.

Question 14

The seasons are caused by the changing amounts of energy received on Earth as a result of the elliptical orbit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Define these terms: thermopause,insolation,solar constant,subsolar point.

Accepted Answer

Thermopause: outer boundary of the energ

Question 16

What is the average insolation received by the thermopause when Earth is at its average distance from the sun known as?

Accepted Answer

A) The solar constant. 
B) The solar wind input to the atmosphere. 
C) The energy balance. 
D) The incoming solar radiation. 
A) The solar constant. 
B) The solar wind input to the atmosphere. 
C) The energy balance. 
D) The incoming solar radiation.

Question 17

What is important about Wein's Displacement Law?

Accepted Answer

A) It gives an indication of the rate of precipitation that is required to raise sea level. 
B) It allows scientists to calculate the volume of energy contained in the atmosphere of Earth. 
C) It summarizes the relationship between the temperature of an object and the mean wavelength of energy that the object emits. 
D) It describes the nature of the atmospheric window that exists where water vapour and carbon dioxide absorb incoming solar radiation. 
A) It gives an indication of the rate of precipitation that is required to raise sea level. 
B) It allows scientists to calculate the volume of energy contained in the atmosphere of Earth. 
C) It summarizes the relationship between the temperature of an object and the mean wavelength of energy that the object emits. 
D) It describes the nature of the atmospheric window that exists where water vapour and carbon dioxide absorb incoming solar radiation.

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding rotational velocities at different latitudes?

Accepted Answer

A) At 90° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1452 km • h-1. 
B) At 0° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1675 km • h-1. 
C) At 60° latitude,the rotational velocity is 8380 km • h-1. 
D) At 30° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1452 km • h-1. 
A) At 90° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1452 km • h-1. 
B) At 0° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1675 km • h-1. 
C) At 60° latitude,the rotational velocity is 8380 km • h-1. 
D) At 30° latitude,the rotational velocity is 1452 km • h-1.

Question 19

The Milky Way galaxy contains approximately 300 billion stars,of which the Sun is an average sized star.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following most accurately describes the distance between Earth and the Sun?

Accepted Answer

A) The Earth-Sun distance averages 15 million kilometres. 
B) It takes light an average of 20 minutes and 8 seconds to travel from the Sun to Earth. 
C) Earth is closer to the Sun in January (perihelion)and farther away in July (aphelion). 
D) The orbit of Earth around the sun is presently circular and,therefore Earth is always equidistant from the Sun throughout the year. 
A) The Earth-Sun distance averages 15 million kilometres. 
B) It takes light an average of 20 minutes and 8 seconds to travel from the Sun to Earth. 
C) Earth is closer to the Sun in January (perihelion)and farther away in July (aphelion). 
D) The orbit of Earth around the sun is presently circular and,therefore Earth is always equidistant from the Sun throughout the year.

Which of the following best describes our sun?

Earth is closest to the Sun in early July.

With reference to the figure above,which of the following is true for the June Solstice?

What is the dominant wavelength of energy emitted by the Sun?

With reference to the figure above,which of the following is true for the December Solstice?

The speed of the rotation of Earth is fastest at the poles.

What is the name of the location on the surface of Earth that receives insolation when the Sun is directly overhead? (When this occurs,the rays of the Sun are perpendicular to this surface.)

Which of the following is true of the electromagnetic spectrum from the Sun?

Which of the following best describes the Milky Way Galaxy in which we live?

What causes the auroras in the upper atmosphere?

Why does the Sun give off electromagnetic radiation?

What is intercepted solar radiation called?

Which of the following is true regarding the axis of Earth?

The seasons are caused by the changing amounts of energy received on Earth as a result of the elliptical orbit.

Define these terms: thermopause,insolation,solar constant,subsolar point.

What is the average insolation received by the thermopause when Earth is at its average distance from the sun known as?

What is important about Wein's Displacement Law?

Which of the following is true regarding rotational velocities at different latitudes?

The Milky Way galaxy contains approximately 300 billion stars,of which the Sun is an average sized star.

Which of the following most accurately describes the distance between Earth and the Sun?

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Exam 2: Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Which of the following best describes our sun?

Earth is closest to the Sun in early July.

With reference to the figure above,which of the following is true for the June Solstice?

What is the dominant wavelength of energy emitted by the Sun?

With reference to the figure above,which of the following is true for the December Solstice?

The speed of the rotation of Earth is fastest at the poles.

What is the name of the location on the surface of Earth that receives insolation when the Sun is directly overhead? (When this occurs,the rays of the Sun are perpendicular to this surface.)

Which of the following is true of the electromagnetic spectrum from the Sun?

Which of the following best describes the Milky Way Galaxy in which we live?

What causes the auroras in the upper atmosphere?

Why does the Sun give off electromagnetic radiation?

What is intercepted solar radiation called?

Which of the following is true regarding the axis of Earth?

The seasons are caused by the changing amounts of energy received on Earth as a result of the elliptical orbit.

Define these terms: thermopause,insolation,solar constant,subsolar point.

What is the average insolation received by the thermopause when Earth is at its average distance from the sun known as?

What is important about Wein's Displacement Law?

Which of the following is true regarding rotational velocities at different latitudes?

The Milky Way galaxy contains approximately 300 billion stars,of which the Sun is an average sized star.

Which of the following most accurately describes the distance between Earth and the Sun?

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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