Question 1

Which of the following sequences is arranged in order from shorter wavelength to longer wavelength?

Accepted Answer

A) Infrared,visible,ultraviolet,X-rays. 
B) X-rays,ultraviolet,visible,infrared. 
C) Gamma rays,microwaves,visible,X-rays. 
D) Radio waves,light,heat,X-rays. 
A) Infrared,visible,ultraviolet,X-rays. 
B) X-rays,ultraviolet,visible,infrared. 
C) Gamma rays,microwaves,visible,X-rays. 
D) Radio waves,light,heat,X-rays.

Question 2

For where you live,how do daylength and the altitude of the Sun vary throughout the year?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary de

Question 3

At the speed of light,Earth is an average of only 6 minutes and 40 seconds from the Sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following best describes our galaxy?

Accepted Answer

A) The Sun is the largest star in the Milky Way Galaxy. 
B) The Milky Way is part of our Solar System. 
C) The Sun produces energy through fusion processes. 
D) The Sun is also a planet. 
A) The Sun is the largest star in the Milky Way Galaxy. 
B) The Milky Way is part of our Solar System. 
C) The Sun produces energy through fusion processes. 
D) The Sun is also a planet.

Question 5

The maximum latitude of the subsolar point is 47° N/S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The June solstice marks the beginning of Southern Hemisphere winter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a consequence of the solar wind?

Accepted Answer

A) Halos. 
B) Disruption of radio communications. 
C) Charging of electrical systems. 
D) Creation of the magnetosphere of Earth. 
A) Halos. 
B) Disruption of radio communications. 
C) Charging of electrical systems. 
D) Creation of the magnetosphere of Earth.

Question 8

A light-year is an astronomical unit of length equal to approximately 9.5 trillion kilometres.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Sun produces which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Mainly visible light and infrared energy. 
B) Mainly ultraviolet and X-rays. 
C) Only solar wind. 
D) Only radiant energy that is beneficial to life. 
A) Mainly visible light and infrared energy. 
B) Mainly ultraviolet and X-rays. 
C) Only solar wind. 
D) Only radiant energy that is beneficial to life.

Question 10

On the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere,areas above Arctic Circle are completely within the circle of illumination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding daylength?

Accepted Answer

A) The equator experiences at least six-hours difference in daylength from winter to summer. 
B) Nowhere on Earth does daylength vary by as much as 24 hours. 
C) Daylength varies more at the equator than at higher latitudes. 
D) The people living at 40° N or S latitude experience about six-hours difference in daylength from winter to summer. 
A) The equator experiences at least six-hours difference in daylength from winter to summer. 
B) Nowhere on Earth does daylength vary by as much as 24 hours. 
C) Daylength varies more at the equator than at higher latitudes. 
D) The people living at 40° N or S latitude experience about six-hours difference in daylength from winter to summer.

Question 12

The rotation of Earth is gradually slowing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is correct regarding daylength?

Accepted Answer

A) Daylength is uniform at all latitudes throughout the years. 
B) People living at the equator experience 6 hours difference in daylength between the summer and winter. 
C) The equator always receives equal hours of day and night. 
D) The range of daylength is shortest in the polar regions. 
A) Daylength is uniform at all latitudes throughout the years. 
B) People living at the equator experience 6 hours difference in daylength between the summer and winter. 
C) The equator always receives equal hours of day and night. 
D) The range of daylength is shortest in the polar regions.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The Northern Hemisphere vernal equinox is the Southern Hemispheres Autumnal Equinox. 
B) The Northern Hemisphere vernal equinox is also the Southern Hemispheres Vernal Equinox. 
C) The Northern Hemisphere vernal equinox is the Southern Hemispheres Winter Solstice. 
D) The Northern Hemisphere vernal equinox is the Southern Hemispheres Summer Solstice. 
A) The Northern Hemisphere vernal equinox is the Southern Hemispheres Autumnal Equinox. 
B) The Northern Hemisphere vernal equinox is also the Southern Hemispheres Vernal Equinox. 
C) The Northern Hemisphere vernal equinox is the Southern Hemispheres Winter Solstice. 
D) The Northern Hemisphere vernal equinox is the Southern Hemispheres Summer Solstice.

Question 15

The Sun emits radiant energy composed almost entirely of ultraviolet and gamma-ray wavelengths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the uneven distribution of insolation by latitude primarily a result of?

Accepted Answer

A) Variability in the output from the Sun. 
B) The changing distance of Earth from the Sun. 
C) Variation in the value of a watt. 
D) The curvature of Earth,which presents varied angles to parallel solar rays. 
A) Variability in the output from the Sun. 
B) The changing distance of Earth from the Sun. 
C) Variation in the value of a watt. 
D) The curvature of Earth,which presents varied angles to parallel solar rays.

Question 17

Why are seasonal changes less noticeable near the equator than at mid-latitudes?

Accepted Answer

Because the equatorial region receives f

Question 18

The height of the Sun in the sky above the horizon is termed its altitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The axis of Earth is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the radiation relationship between the Sun and Earth?

Accepted Answer

A) The Sun emits longwave radiation,whereas Earth emits shortwave radiation. 
B) The Sun emits shortwave radiation,whereas Earth emits longwave radiation. 
C) The radiation emitted by the Sun and Earth are roughly the same wavelength. 
D) Because the Sun is so far away,it is impossible to measure the wavelengths of its radiation. 
A) The Sun emits longwave radiation,whereas Earth emits shortwave radiation. 
B) The Sun emits shortwave radiation,whereas Earth emits longwave radiation. 
C) The radiation emitted by the Sun and Earth are roughly the same wavelength. 
D) Because the Sun is so far away,it is impossible to measure the wavelengths of its radiation.

Which of the following sequences is arranged in order from shorter wavelength to longer wavelength?

For where you live,how do daylength and the altitude of the Sun vary throughout the year?

At the speed of light,Earth is an average of only 6 minutes and 40 seconds from the Sun.

Which of the following best describes our galaxy?

The maximum latitude of the subsolar point is 47° N/S.

The June solstice marks the beginning of Southern Hemisphere winter.

Which of the following is a consequence of the solar wind?

A light-year is an astronomical unit of length equal to approximately 9.5 trillion kilometres.

The Sun produces which of the following?

On the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere,areas above Arctic Circle are completely within the circle of illumination.

Which of the following is true regarding daylength?

The rotation of Earth is gradually slowing.

Which of the following is correct regarding daylength?

Which of the following statements is true?

The Sun emits radiant energy composed almost entirely of ultraviolet and gamma-ray wavelengths.

What is the uneven distribution of insolation by latitude primarily a result of?

Why are seasonal changes less noticeable near the equator than at mid-latitudes?

The height of the Sun in the sky above the horizon is termed its altitude.

The axis of Earth is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.

Which of the following best describes the radiation relationship between the Sun and Earth?

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Exam 2: Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Which of the following sequences is arranged in order from shorter wavelength to longer wavelength?

For where you live,how do daylength and the altitude of the Sun vary throughout the year?

At the speed of light,Earth is an average of only 6 minutes and 40 seconds from the Sun.

Which of the following best describes our galaxy?

The maximum latitude of the subsolar point is 47° N/S.

The June solstice marks the beginning of Southern Hemisphere winter.

Which of the following is a consequence of the solar wind?

A light-year is an astronomical unit of length equal to approximately 9.5 trillion kilometres.

The Sun produces which of the following?

On the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere,areas above Arctic Circle are completely within the circle of illumination.

Which of the following is true regarding daylength?

The rotation of Earth is gradually slowing.

Which of the following is correct regarding daylength?

Which of the following statements is true?

The Sun emits radiant energy composed almost entirely of ultraviolet and gamma-ray wavelengths.

What is the uneven distribution of insolation by latitude primarily a result of?

Why are seasonal changes less noticeable near the equator than at mid-latitudes?

The height of the Sun in the sky above the horizon is termed its altitude.

The axis of Earth is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.

Which of the following best describes the radiation relationship between the Sun and Earth?

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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