Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) It is tilted 28.5° relative to the plane of the ecliptic. 
B) The axis through the two poles of Earth points just slightly off Sagittarius A*. 
C) During the winter months,the axis is aligned towards Southern Cross. 
D) Throughout the year,the axis maintains the same alignment relative to the plane of the ecliptic. 
A) It is tilted 28.5° relative to the plane of the ecliptic. 
B) The axis through the two poles of Earth points just slightly off Sagittarius A*. 
C) During the winter months,the axis is aligned towards Southern Cross. 
D) Throughout the year,the axis maintains the same alignment relative to the plane of the ecliptic.

Question 2

Which of the following is correct relative to insolation at the thermopause?

Accepted Answer

A) In June,the North Pole receives over 500 watts per square metre per day. 
B) In June,the South Pole receives over 550 watts per square metre per day. 
C) Throughout the year,the equatorial receipt varies between 100 and 400 watts per square metre per day. 
D) It receives an average amount of insolation equal to 100 watts per square metre per day. 
A) In June,the North Pole receives over 500 watts per square metre per day. 
B) In June,the South Pole receives over 550 watts per square metre per day. 
C) Throughout the year,the equatorial receipt varies between 100 and 400 watts per square metre per day. 
D) It receives an average amount of insolation equal to 100 watts per square metre per day.

Question 3

What does the altitude of the Sun refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) It refers to the angular distance from the equator to the latitude at which direct overhead insolation is received. 
B) It refers to the angular height of the Sun above the horizon. 
C) It refers to the location of the subsolar point. 
D) It refers to the distance between the Sun and Earth. 
A) It refers to the angular distance from the equator to the latitude at which direct overhead insolation is received. 
B) It refers to the angular height of the Sun above the horizon. 
C) It refers to the location of the subsolar point. 
D) It refers to the distance between the Sun and Earth.

Question 4

What are the two main portions of the solar spectrum which enter the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) X-rays and visible light. 
B) Visible and infrared energy. 
C) Infrared and gamma rays. 
D) Ultraviolet and visible light. 
A) X-rays and visible light. 
B) Visible and infrared energy. 
C) Infrared and gamma rays. 
D) Ultraviolet and visible light.

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

Which of the following is correct relative to insolation at the thermopause?

What does the altitude of the Sun refer to?

What are the two main portions of the solar spectrum which enter the atmosphere?

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Exam 2: Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

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

Which of the following is correct relative to insolation at the thermopause?

What does the altitude of the Sun refer to?

What are the two main portions of the solar spectrum which enter the atmosphere?

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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