Geography and Earth Sciences

What role (if any) will our changing climate play in future desertification?

What role (if any) will our changing climate play in future desertification?

What role (if any) will our changing climate play in future desertification?

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bolbol

Which of the following is NOT a major topic taught in a course of introductory p

Which of the following is NOT a major topic taught in a course of introductory p

Which of the following is NOT a major topic taught in a course of introductory physical geography?
A) climate
B) plants
C) soil
D) landforms
E) population

Wrogue   2303   1 Reply

bolbol

Earth's "life zone" in the atmosphere extends from Earth's surface to an altitud

Earth's "life zone" in the atmosphere extends from Earth's surface to an altitud

Earth's "life zone" in the atmosphere extends from Earth's surface to an altitude of approximately ________ kilometers.
A) 5
B) 50
C) 500
D) 5,000
E) 50,000

Wrogue   1956   1 Reply

bolbol

Which of the following is NOT a topic of study in a physical geography course? A

Which of the following is NOT a topic of study in a physical geography course? A

Which of the following is NOT a topic of study in a physical geography course?
A) landforms
B) soil
C) climate
D) plants
E) capital cities

Wrogue   1688   1 Reply

padre

Geography is ________. (Multiple Choice)

Geography is ________. (Multiple Choice)

Geography is ________.
A) a physical science
B) a social science
C) an art, not a science
D) much the same as geology
E) a combination of physical and social sciences

Wrogue   1238   1 Reply

Kekai

Geography has much to offer to the study of globalization because it ________. A

Geography has much to offer to the study of globalization because it ________. A

Geography has much to offer to the study of globalization because it ________.
A) is the best discipline
B) ignores science to focus on understanding
C) is not a narrow discipline
D) has a sharp focus on cultural affairs
E) i

Wrogue   1966   1 Reply

yxy32019

In terms of running the Earth's atmospheric processes, the significant energy co

In terms of running the Earth's atmospheric processes, the significant energy co

In terms of running the Earth's atmospheric processes, the significant energy comes from the Sun and ________.
A) the Moon
B) the next closest star
C) reflection from Venus
D) Earth's interior
E) no other source

Wrogue   1833   1 Reply

Wrogue

The energy emitted from the Sun is a product of ________.

The energy emitted from the Sun is a product of ________.

The energy emitted from the Sun is a product of ________.
A) fission
B) fusion
C) radioactive decay
D) geysers
E) none of the above

Wrogue   1090   1 Reply

Wrogue

Only ________ of the Sun's energy reaches the Earth.

Only ________ of the Sun's energy reaches the Earth.

Only ________ of the Sun's energy reaches the Earth.
A) 2 billionths
B) 1 billionth
C) 2 millionths
D) 1 millionth
E) 1 trillionth

Wrogue   408   1 Reply

Wrogue

The radiation coming from the Sun is most plentiful at 0.5 micrometers. The most

The radiation coming from the Sun is most plentiful at 0.5 micrometers. The most

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

Wrogue   1638   1 Reply

Wrogue

The Sun ________. (Multiple Choice)

The Sun ________. (Multiple Choice)

The Sun ________.
A) is a relatively large star
B) generates energy through fission
C) is the closest galaxy to Earth
D) actually plays a minor role in energizing Earth's life forms
E) is a star of average size

Wrogue   620   1 Reply

Wrogue

Solar energy is also known as ________.

Solar energy is also known as ________.

Solar energy is also known as ________.
A) power
B) insolation
C) conduction
D) convection
E) longwave energy

Wrogue   1514   1 Reply

Wrogue

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

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

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

Wrogue   948   1 Reply

Wrogue

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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 atmos

Wrogue   512   1 Reply

Wrogue

The Sun's radiant energy reaches the Earth across space in approximately _______

The Sun's radiant energy reaches the Earth across space in approximately _______

The Sun's radiant energy reaches the Earth across space in approximately ________.
A) 8 seconds
B) 8 minutes
C) 8 hours
D) 8 days
E) 8 months

Wrogue   682   1 Reply

Wrogue

Most of the radiation incident upon the Earth falls within the ________ part of

Most of the radiation incident upon the Earth falls within the ________ part of

Most of the radiation incident upon the Earth falls within the ________ part of the spectrum.
A) short wave
B) long wave
C) infrared
D) X-ray
E) radar

Wrogue   584   1 Reply

Wrogue

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

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

In the electromagnetic spectrum, visible light occupies the band between 0.4 and 0.7 ________.
A) millibars
B) micrometers
C) Kelvins
D) meters
E) feet

Wrogue   823   1 Reply

Wrogue

The solar energy reaching Earth travels a distance of ________ million kilometer

The solar energy reaching Earth travels a distance of ________ million kilometer

The solar energy reaching Earth travels a distance of ________ million kilometers.
A) 1
B) 8
C) 30
D) 150
E) 567

Wrogue   495   1 Reply

Wrogue

Solar energy and terrestrial reradiation are usually measured in units of length

Solar energy and terrestrial reradiation are usually measured in units of length

Solar energy and terrestrial reradiation are usually measured in units of length called ________.
A) langleys
B) calories
C) micrometers
D) nanometers
E) isotherms

Wrogue   496   1 Reply

Wrogue

________ objects radiate in shorter wavelengths than ________ objects.

________ objects radiate in shorter wavelengths than ________ objects.

________ objects radiate in shorter wavelengths than ________ objects.
A) Red, green
B) Big, small
C) Liquid, solid
D) Tall, short
E) Hot, cold

Wrogue   1059   1 Reply

Wrogue

The longest of all visible light waves are ________.

The longest of all visible light waves are ________.

The longest of all visible light waves are ________.
A) violet
B) red
C) green
D) yellow
E) orange

Wrogue   819   1 Reply

Wrogue

Which of the following electromagnetic wavelengths are LONGEST?

Which of the following electromagnetic wavelengths are LONGEST?

Which of the following electromagnetic wavelengths are LONGEST?
A) microwaves
B) visible energy
C) ultraviolet energy
D) cosmic rays
E) infrared energy

Wrogue   416   1 Reply

Wrogue

The speed of light is closest to ________ kilometers per second.

The speed of light is closest to ________ kilometers per second.

The speed of light is closest to ________ kilometers per second.
A) 3,000
B) 30,000
C) 300,000
D) 3,000,000
E) 30,000,000

Wrogue   583   1 Reply

Wrogue

Between 0.7 micrometers and 1.0 micrometers are some of the ________ wavelengths

Between 0.7 micrometers and 1.0 micrometers are some of the ________ wavelengths

Between 0.7 micrometers and 1.0 micrometers are some of the ________ wavelengths.
A) microwave
B) visible
C) infrared
D) ultraviolet
E) X-ray

Wrogue   1247   1 Reply

Wrogue

For atmospheric radiation, ________ micrometer(s) is considered to be the bounda

For atmospheric radiation, ________ micrometer(s) is considered to be the bounda

For atmospheric radiation, ________ micrometer(s) is considered to be the boundary between "shortwaves" and "longwaves."
A) 1
B) 4
C) 10
D) 20
E) 50

Wrogue   531   1 Reply

Wrogue

Emission of energy is most closely associated with ________.

Emission of energy is most closely associated with ________.

Emission of energy is most closely associated with ________.
A) reflection
B) scattering
C) radiation
D) latent heat
E) conduction

Wrogue   1496   1 Reply

Wrogue

Which of the following refers to the speed at which the atoms in a substance are

Which of the following refers to the speed at which the atoms in a substance are

Which of the following refers to the speed at which the atoms in a substance are vibrating?
A) latent heat
B) rotation
C) heat
D) energy
E) angle of incidence

Wrogue   1331   1 Reply

Wrogue

Earth's reradiation to space consists mainly of ________.

Earth's reradiation to space consists mainly of ________.

Earth's reradiation to space consists mainly of ________.
A) long rays
B) gamma rays
C) short rays
D) ultraviolet rays
E) X-rays

Wrogue   1349   1 Reply

Wrogue

About ________ percent of the total insolation is directly absorbed by the air.

About ________ percent of the total insolation is directly absorbed by the air.

About ________ percent of the total insolation is directly absorbed by the air.
A) 92
B) 62
C) 22
D) 12
E) 0.2

Wrogue   609   1 Reply

Wrogue

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

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

Almost all terrestrial radiation can be considered to be ________ and almost all solar radiation can be considered to be ________.
A) shortwave, longwave
B) shortwave, shortwave
C) longwave, longwave
D) longwave, shortwave
E)

Wrogue   1339   1 Reply

Wrogue

A body that emits the maximum amount of radiation possible, at every wavelength

A body that emits the maximum amount of radiation possible, at every wavelength

A body that emits the maximum amount of radiation possible, at every wavelength for its temperature is a(n) ________.
A) black body
B) isotherm
C) Celsius
D) albedo
E) Kelvin

Wrogue   432   1 Reply

Wrogue

For the most part the atmosphere is heated from the ________.

For the most part the atmosphere is heated from the ________.

For the most part the atmosphere is heated from the ________.
A) Sun
B) Earth's surface
C) storms
D) cyclones
E) reflection from the Moon

Wrogue   2227   1 Reply

Wrogue

The atmosphere is heated, for the most part, from ________.

The atmosphere is heated, for the most part, from ________.

The atmosphere is heated, for the most part, from ________.
A) above
B) below
C) the stratosphere
D) the thermosphere
E) the exosphere

Wrogue   1165   1 Reply

Wrogue

The MAIN source of atmosphere heating is from the ________.

The MAIN source of atmosphere heating is from the ________.

The MAIN source of atmosphere heating is from the ________.
A) absorption of ultraviolet energy from the Sun
B) conduction of energy from the Earth
C) convection of energy from the Earth
D) reradiation of energy from the Earth

Wrogue   1228   1 Reply

Wrogue

Radiation from the Earth is mostly absorbed in the lower troposphere and _______

Radiation from the Earth is mostly absorbed in the lower troposphere and _______

Radiation from the Earth is mostly absorbed in the lower troposphere and ________ back towards Earth.
A) reradiated
B) scattered
C) conducted
D) convected
E) reflected

Wrogue   513   1 Reply

Wrogue

With respect to absorption of solar radiation, it is understood that ________ ar

With respect to absorption of solar radiation, it is understood that ________ ar

With respect to absorption of solar radiation, it is understood that ________ are the most efficient absorbers.
A) dark colors
B) light colors
C) stone
D) plastic
E) snow

Wrogue   646   1 Reply

Wrogue

What process explains the slow rate of snowmelt on a sunny day when the air temp

What process explains the slow rate of snowmelt on a sunny day when the air temp

What process explains the slow rate of snowmelt on a sunny day when the air temperature is above freezing?
A) conduction
B) transmission
C) reflection
D) advection
E) convection

Wrogue   733   1 Reply

Wrogue

Albedo is the percentage of energy ________ from an object compared to the origi

Albedo is the percentage of energy ________ from an object compared to the origi

Albedo is the percentage of energy ________ from an object compared to the original amount of energy that struck the object.
A) emitted
B) reflected
C) conducted
D) advected
E) convected

Wrogue   766   1 Reply

Wrogue

The albedo of the Earth system has been determined to be ________ percent.

The albedo of the Earth system has been determined to be ________ percent.

The albedo of the Earth system has been determined to be ________ percent.
A) 2
B) 5
C) 15
D) 27
E) 33

Wrogue   643   1 Reply

Wrogue

Which two terms are NOT closely related?

Which two terms are NOT closely related?

Which two terms are NOT closely related?
A) reflection, scattering
B) reflection, albedo
C) albedo, longwaves
D) longwaves, atmospheric absorption
E) atmospheric absorption, ultraviolet energy

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Wrogue