Question 1

For atmospheric radiation, ________ micrometer(s) is considered to be the boundary between "shortwaves" and "longwaves."

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  4 
C)  10 
D)  20 
E)  50 
A)  1 
B)  4 
C)  10 
D)  20 
E)  50

Question 2

The boiling point of water at sea level is 100°C, which is the same as ________ Kelvin.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  32 
C)  212 
D)  373 
E)  410 
A)  0 
B)  32 
C)  212 
D)  373 
E)  410

Question 3

How does the concept of work differ from the concepts of power and internal energy?

Accepted Answer

force acting over distance ver

Question 4

The "greenhouse effect" doesn't work the same way in a greenhouse as it does in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If an object is a good absorber of energy, it is likely to be a poor reflector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Heat transferred laterally in the atmosphere by horizontal wind movements is a process called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  compression 
B)  reflection 
C)  absorption 
D)  advection 
E)  transmission 
A)  compression 
B)  reflection 
C)  absorption 
D)  advection 
E)  transmission

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT refer to the transfer of electromagnetic radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  transmission 
B)  reflection 
C)  absorption 
D)  scattering 
E)  conduction 
A)  transmission 
B)  reflection 
C)  absorption 
D)  scattering 
E)  conduction

Question 8

________ is an atmospheric substance which is one of the substances causing the greenhouse effect.

Accepted Answer

water vapo

Question 9

The horizontal movement of heat in the atmosphere is advection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The phenomenon of atmospheric scattering is most closely associated with which visible electromagnetic wavelengths?

Accepted Answer

A)  red 
B)  green 
C)  blue 
D)  violet 
E)  X-rays 
A)  red 
B)  green 
C)  blue 
D)  violet 
E)  X-rays

Question 11

The increased greenhouse effect is anticipated to raise global atmospheric temperatures by up to ________ degree(s) Celsius during the remainder of the 21st century.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  20 
D)  40 
E)  60 
A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  20 
D)  40 
E)  60

Question 12

The radiation coming from the Sun is most plentiful at 0.5 micrometers. The most plentiful radiation coming from the Earth is at ________ micrometer(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  0.5 
C)  2 
D)  5 
E)  10 
A)  0 
B)  0.5 
C)  2 
D)  5 
E)  10

Question 13

Solar radiation striking Earth's surface is characterized as "longwave."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"Convection" means heat is ________.

Accepted Answer

being tran

Question 15

Shorter electromagnetic wavelengths are more easily scattered than longer ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Emission of energy is most closely associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reflection 
B)  scattering 
C)  radiation 
D)  latent heat 
E)  conduction 
A)  reflection 
B)  scattering 
C)  radiation 
D)  latent heat 
E)  conduction

Question 17

About 75 percent of terrestrial radiation escapes directly back to space without being absorbed by the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Because of the specific shapes of the individual continents, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gyres exist 
B)  ocean currents exist 
C)  warm Pacific Ocean water is prevented from entering the Arctic Ocean 
D)  cold Arctic Ocean water is prevented from entering the Atlantic Ocean 
E)  there is no subtropical gyre in the South Atlantic 
A)  gyres exist 
B)  ocean currents exist 
C)  warm Pacific Ocean water is prevented from entering the Arctic Ocean 
D)  cold Arctic Ocean water is prevented from entering the Atlantic Ocean 
E)  there is no subtropical gyre in the South Atlantic

Question 19

Which two terms are NOT closely related?

Accepted Answer

A)  reflection, scattering 
B)  reflection, albedo 
C)  albedo, longwaves 
D)  longwaves, atmospheric absorption 
E)  atmospheric absorption, ultraviolet energy 
A)  reflection, scattering 
B)  reflection, albedo 
C)  albedo, longwaves 
D)  longwaves, atmospheric absorption 
E)  atmospheric absorption, ultraviolet energy

Question 20

Major surface currents are set in motion by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the wakes of ships 
B)  salinity differences 
C)  winds 
D)  density differences 
E)  shapes of coastlines 
A)  the wakes of ships 
B)  salinity differences 
C)  winds 
D)  density differences 
E)  shapes of coastlines

For atmospheric radiation, ________ micrometer(s) is considered to be the boundary between "shortwaves" and "longwaves."

The boiling point of water at sea level is 100°C, which is the same as ________ Kelvin.

How does the concept of work differ from the concepts of power and internal energy?

The "greenhouse effect" doesn't work the same way in a greenhouse as it does in the atmosphere.

If an object is a good absorber of energy, it is likely to be a poor reflector.

Heat transferred laterally in the atmosphere by horizontal wind movements is a process called ________.

Which of the following does NOT refer to the transfer of electromagnetic radiation?

________ is an atmospheric substance which is one of the substances causing the greenhouse effect.

The horizontal movement of heat in the atmosphere is advection.

The phenomenon of atmospheric scattering is most closely associated with which visible electromagnetic wavelengths?

The increased greenhouse effect is anticipated to raise global atmospheric temperatures by up to ________ degree(s) Celsius during the remainder of the 21st century.

The radiation coming from the Sun is most plentiful at 0.5 micrometers. The most plentiful radiation coming from the Earth is at ________ micrometer(s).

Solar radiation striking Earth's surface is characterized as "longwave."

"Convection" means heat is ________.

Shorter electromagnetic wavelengths are more easily scattered than longer ones.

Emission of energy is most closely associated with ________.

About 75 percent of terrestrial radiation escapes directly back to space without being absorbed by the atmosphere.

Because of the specific shapes of the individual continents, ________.

Which two terms are NOT closely related?

Major surface currents are set in motion by ________.

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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Exam 4: Insolation and Temperature

For atmospheric radiation, ________ micrometer(s) is considered to be the boundary between "shortwaves" and "longwaves."

The boiling point of water at sea level is 100°C, which is the same as ________ Kelvin.

How does the concept of work differ from the concepts of power and internal energy?

The "greenhouse effect" doesn't work the same way in a greenhouse as it does in the atmosphere.

If an object is a good absorber of energy, it is likely to be a poor reflector.

Heat transferred laterally in the atmosphere by horizontal wind movements is a process called ________.

Which of the following does NOT refer to the transfer of electromagnetic radiation?

________ is an atmospheric substance which is one of the substances causing the greenhouse effect.

The horizontal movement of heat in the atmosphere is advection.

The phenomenon of atmospheric scattering is most closely associated with which visible electromagnetic wavelengths?

The increased greenhouse effect is anticipated to raise global atmospheric temperatures by up to ________ degree(s) Celsius during the remainder of the 21st century.

The radiation coming from the Sun is most plentiful at 0.5 micrometers. The most plentiful radiation coming from the Earth is at ________ micrometer(s).

Solar radiation striking Earth's surface is characterized as "longwave."

"Convection" means heat is ________.

Shorter electromagnetic wavelengths are more easily scattered than longer ones.

Emission of energy is most closely associated with ________.

About 75 percent of terrestrial radiation escapes directly back to space without being absorbed by the atmosphere.

Because of the specific shapes of the individual continents, ________.

Which two terms are NOT closely related?

Major surface currents are set in motion by ________.

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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