Question 1

In the electromagnetic spectrum, visible light occupies the band between 0.4 and 0.7 ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  millibars 
B)  micrometers 
C)  Kelvins 
D)  meters 
E)  feet 
A)  millibars 
B)  micrometers 
C)  Kelvins 
D)  meters 
E)  feet

Question 2

In general, the annual temperature ranges are greater in the southern hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Sun is directly on the horizon. The angle of incidence ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is 0° 
B)  is 45° 
C)  is 90° 
D)  is 180° 
E)  cannot be calculated without additional information. 
A)  is 0° 
B)  is 45° 
C)  is 90° 
D)  is 180° 
E)  cannot be calculated without additional information.

Question 4

In a single second, the Earth receives as much energy from the Sun as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it reradiates in a week 
B)  humans use in a century 
C)  humans have used since the beginning of civilization 
D)  all powerplants generate in a week 
E)  Earth has produced by volcanic eruptions since the beginning of Earth history 
A)  it reradiates in a week 
B)  humans use in a century 
C)  humans have used since the beginning of civilization 
D)  all powerplants generate in a week 
E)  Earth has produced by volcanic eruptions since the beginning of Earth history

Question 5

All portions of the top of the Earth's atmosphere intercept a uniform amount of solar radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Advection is a(n) ________ wind movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal 
B)  vertical 
C)  compressional 
D)  convectional 
E)  expansive 
A)  horizontal 
B)  vertical 
C)  compressional 
D)  convectional 
E)  expansive

Question 7

At the top of the atmosphere at the North Pole during an entire year, more energy leaves than enters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The process of evaporation of water to gas releases stored energy called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  convection 
B)  latent heat 
C)  advection 
D)  compression 
E)  conduction 
A)  convection 
B)  latent heat 
C)  advection 
D)  compression 
E)  conduction

Question 9

The main oceanic gyres are centered at ________ latitude.

Accepted Answer

A)  3° 
B)  30° 
C)  53° 
D)  66° 
E)  90° 
A)  3° 
B)  30° 
C)  53° 
D)  66° 
E)  90°

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Earth emits more energy per area than the Sun. 
B)  The Sun essentially functions as a blackbody. 
C)  The Sun is a type of Black Hole. 
D)  Earth radiates energy to space. 
E)  The atmosphere absorbs more energy directly from the sun than it reflects to space. 
A)  Earth emits more energy per area than the Sun. 
B)  The Sun essentially functions as a blackbody. 
C)  The Sun is a type of Black Hole. 
D)  Earth radiates energy to space. 
E)  The atmosphere absorbs more energy directly from the sun than it reflects to space.

Question 11

Convection is the only cause of vertical air movements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Almost all terrestrial radiation can be considered to be ________ and almost all solar radiation can be considered to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  shortwave, longwave 
B)  shortwave, shortwave 
C)  longwave, longwave 
D)  longwave, shortwave 
E)  heat, light 
A)  shortwave, longwave 
B)  shortwave, shortwave 
C)  longwave, longwave 
D)  longwave, shortwave 
E)  heat, light

Question 13

In the middle and higher latitudes, there are no significant seasonal variations in the duration of sunlight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"Work" is scientifically defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure acting over time 
B)  wavelength times the speed of light 
C)  force acting over area 
D)  energy transfer per unit of time 
E)  joules per second 
A)  pressure acting over time 
B)  wavelength times the speed of light 
C)  force acting over area 
D)  energy transfer per unit of time 
E)  joules per second

Question 15

The longest of all visible light waves are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  violet 
B)  red 
C)  green 
D)  yellow 
E)  orange 
A)  violet 
B)  red 
C)  green 
D)  yellow 
E)  orange

Question 16

The Celsius degree is the same size as a Kelvin, but 0° Celsius is much warmer than 0° K.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which is the season in which the northern and southern hemispheres have their long-term (average) isotherms packed most closely together on maps and why is this so?

Accepted Answer

winter; because of g

Question 18

Summer temperatures are generally higher over continents than over oceans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the heating of the atmosphere, which amount of energy is SMALLEST?

Accepted Answer

A)  solar radiation received at the surface 
B)  the albedo of the Earth system 
C)  solar radiation absorbed by ozone 
D)  solar radiation entering the atmosphere 
E)  solar radiation absorbed by the atmosphere 
A)  solar radiation received at the surface 
B)  the albedo of the Earth system 
C)  solar radiation absorbed by ozone 
D)  solar radiation entering the atmosphere 
E)  solar radiation absorbed by the atmosphere

Question 20

As the angle of incidence becomes less, the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sun appears higher in the sky 
B)  distance from Earth to Sun increases 
C)  amount of energy coming from the Sun decreases 
D)  tilt of Earth's axis increases 
E)  less concentrated solar energy becomes 
A)  Sun appears higher in the sky 
B)  distance from Earth to Sun increases 
C)  amount of energy coming from the Sun decreases 
D)  tilt of Earth's axis increases 
E)  less concentrated solar energy becomes

In the electromagnetic spectrum, visible light occupies the band between 0.4 and 0.7 ________.

In general, the annual temperature ranges are greater in the southern hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere.

The Sun is directly on the horizon. The angle of incidence ________.

In a single second, the Earth receives as much energy from the Sun as ________.

All portions of the top of the Earth's atmosphere intercept a uniform amount of solar radiation.

Advection is a(n) ________ wind movement.

At the top of the atmosphere at the North Pole during an entire year, more energy leaves than enters.

The process of evaporation of water to gas releases stored energy called ________.

The main oceanic gyres are centered at ________ latitude.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Convection is the only cause of vertical air movements.

Almost all terrestrial radiation can be considered to be and almost all solar radiation can be considered to be .

In the middle and higher latitudes, there are no significant seasonal variations in the duration of sunlight.

"Work" is scientifically defined as ________.

The longest of all visible light waves are ________.

The Celsius degree is the same size as a Kelvin, but 0° Celsius is much warmer than 0° K.

Which is the season in which the northern and southern hemispheres have their long-term (average) isotherms packed most closely together on maps and why is this so?

Summer temperatures are generally higher over continents than over oceans.

In the heating of the atmosphere, which amount of energy is SMALLEST?

As the angle of incidence becomes less, the ________.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climate and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns of the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Weathering: Mass Wasting and Erosion

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

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Exam 4: Insolation and Temperature

In the electromagnetic spectrum, visible light occupies the band between 0.4 and 0.7 ________.

In general, the annual temperature ranges are greater in the southern hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere.

The Sun is directly on the horizon. The angle of incidence ________.

In a single second, the Earth receives as much energy from the Sun as ________.

All portions of the top of the Earth's atmosphere intercept a uniform amount of solar radiation.

Advection is a(n) ________ wind movement.

At the top of the atmosphere at the North Pole during an entire year, more energy leaves than enters.

The process of evaporation of water to gas releases stored energy called ________.

The main oceanic gyres are centered at ________ latitude.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Convection is the only cause of vertical air movements.

Almost all terrestrial radiation can be considered to be ________ and almost all solar radiation can be considered to be ________.

In the middle and higher latitudes, there are no significant seasonal variations in the duration of sunlight.

"Work" is scientifically defined as ________.

The longest of all visible light waves are ________.

The Celsius degree is the same size as a Kelvin, but 0° Celsius is much warmer than 0° K.

Which is the season in which the northern and southern hemispheres have their long-term (average) isotherms packed most closely together on maps and why is this so?

Summer temperatures are generally higher over continents than over oceans.

In the heating of the atmosphere, which amount of energy is SMALLEST?

As the angle of incidence becomes less, the ________.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climate and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns of the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Weathering: Mass Wasting and Erosion

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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Almost all terrestrial radiation can be considered to be and almost all solar radiation can be considered to be .