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2.1 The Earth is closest to the Sun during the:
Northern Hemisphere winter
Northern Hemisphere summer
Southern Hemisphere spring
Southern Hemisphere fall
Southern Hemisphere winter
2.1 The Earth is closest to the Sun during the:
Northern Hemisphere winter
Northern Hemisphere summer
Southern Hemisphere spring
Southern Hemisphere fall
Southern Hemisphere winter
2.2 The motion that refers to Earth’s movement
around the Sun is called
Rotation
Perihelion
Revolution
Aphelion
Ecliptic
2.2 The motion that refers to Earth’s movement
around the Sun is called
Rotation
Perihelion
Revolution
Aphelion
Ecliptic
2.3 What is the name for the point in the Earth’s
orbit where it is closest to the Sun?
Perihelion
Declination
Zenith
Sub-orbital
Aphelion
2.3 What is the name for the point in the Earth’s
orbit where it is closest to the Sun?
Perihelion
Declination
Zenith
Sub-orbital
Aphelion
2.4 The primary reason for the seasons is:
Annual variations in the energy output of the Sun
The Earth’s orbital tilt relative to the plane of the ecliptic
The elliptical orbit of Earth
Changes in the daily weather
The distance of the Earth from the Sun
2.4 The primary reason for the seasons is:
Annual variations in the energy output of the Sun
The Earth’s orbital tilt relative to the plane of the ecliptic
The elliptical orbit of Earth
Changes in the daily weather
The distance of the Earth from the Sun
2.5 On the Northern Hemisphere winter solstice, the noon sun has an altitude of 90° above the horizon at the:
North pole
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
The Arctic Circle
2.5 On the Northern Hemisphere winter solstice, the noon sun has an altitude of 90° above the horizon at the:
North pole
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
The Arctic Circle
2.6 Which of the following dates is closest to the Southern Hemisphere summer solstice?
June 21
March 21
September 21
December 21
None of these are correct
2.6 Which of the following dates is closest to the Southern Hemisphere summer solstice?
June 21
March 21
September 21
December 21
None of these are correct
2.7 Which one of the following statements is true
about the equinoxes?
They occur in June and December.
The Sun’s vertical rays are striking either the Tropic of Cancer or the Tropic of Capricorn.
Days and nights are equal in length
everywhere.
The length of daylight at the Arctic and Antarctic Circles is 24 hours.
Both b and c are correct.
2.7 Which one of the following statements is true
about the equinoxes?
They occur in June and December.
The Sun’s vertical rays are striking either the Tropic of Cancer or the Tropic of Capricorn.
Days and nights are equal in length everywhere.
The length of daylight at the Arctic and Antarctic Circles is 24 hours.
Both b and c are correct.
2.8 What is the energy associated with motion called?
Kinetic energy
Potential energy
Vibrational energy
Molecular motion energy
Friction
2.8 What is the energy associated with motion called?
Kinetic energy
Potential energy
Vibrational energy
Molecular motion energy
Friction
2.9 A measure of the kinetic energy of molecules in a substance is called
Melting
Latent heat
Heat
Temperature
Conduction
2.9 A measure of the kinetic energy of molecules in a substance is called
Melting
Latent heat
Heat
Temperature
Conduction
2.10 The Earth receives energy from the Sun by:
Convection
Radiation
Conduction
Scattering
Emissivity
2.10 The Earth receives energy from the Sun by:
Convection
Radiation
Conduction
Scattering
Emissivity
2.11 Infrared radiation has a ________ wavelength
than visible light.
Longer
Shorter
Equal
It is not possible to determine the wavelengths of energy.
2.11 Infrared radiation has a ________ wavelength
than visible light.
Longer
Shorter
Equal
It is not possible to determine the wavelengths of energy.
2.12 The correct listing of radiation from shortest to longest wavelength is:
Radio, visible, infrared, ultraviolet
Infrared, visible, ultraviolet, radio
Ultraviolet, visible, infrared, radio
Visible, radio, ultraviolet, infrared
Ultraviolet, infrared, radio, visible
2.12 The correct listing of radiation from shortest to longest wavelength is:
Radio, visible, infrared, ultraviolet
Infrared, visible, ultraviolet, radio
Ultraviolet, visible, infrared, radio
Visible, radio, ultraviolet, infrared
Ultraviolet, infrared, radio, visible
2.13 The Stefan–Boltzmann Law gives the
relationship between:
Energy and the wavelength
Emissivity and the wavelength
Energy and the temperature of an object
Temperature and longwave radiation
Temperature and the wavelength
2.13 The Stefan–Boltzmann Law gives the
relationship between:
Energy and the wavelength
Emissivity and the wavelength
Energy and the temperature of an object
Temperature and longwave radiation
Temperature and the wavelength
2.14 What type of electromagnetic radiation is
emitted by the Earth’s surface?
Visible
Microwaves
Gamma rays
Infrared
Ultraviolet
2.14 What type of electromagnetic radiation is
emitted by the Earth’s surface?
Visible
Microwaves
Gamma rays
Infrared
Ultraviolet
2.15 The process by which energy passes through the atmosphere without interacting with atmospheric
gases or other particles is called
Reflectivity
Transmission
Absorption
Radiation
Albedo
2.15 The process by which energy passes through the atmosphere without interacting with atmospheric
gases or other particles is called
Reflectivity
Transmission
Absorption
Radiation
Albedo
2.16 Which one of the following is true
about reflection?
Light bounces back from an object at the same angle it hits the object.
It causes radiation to disperse forward and backward.
It causes diffused light.
It can only occur because light does not travel in a straight line.
2.16 Which one of the following is true
about reflection?
Light bounces back from an object at the same angle it hits the object.
It causes radiation to disperse forward and backward.
It causes diffused light.
It can only occur because light does not travel in a straight line.
2.17 On average, what percentage of solar radiation
is absorbed by the Earth’s surface?
20 percent
30 percent
40 percent
50 percent
80 percent
2.17 On average, what percentage of solar radiation
is absorbed by the Earth’s surface?
20 percent
30 percent
40 percent
50 percent
80 percent
2.18 What is the percentage of radiation reflected
by an object called?
Albedo
Bowen ratio
Latent
Scattering
Emissivity
2.18 What is the percentage of radiation reflected
by an object called?
Albedo
Bowen ratio
Latent
Scattering
Emissivity
2.19 Which of the following surfaces has the
highest albedo?
Forests
Asphalt
Sandy beach
Fresh snow
Plowed field
2.19 Which of the following surfaces has the
highest albedo?
Forests
Asphalt
Sandy beach
Fresh snow
Plowed field
2.20 Which is true of solar radiation reaching
the Earth’s surface?
It is the primary energy input driving the Earth’s climate system.
It consists of diffused solar radiation.
It consists of direct solar radiation.
All of these are correct.
None of these are correct.
2.20 Which is true of solar radiation reaching
the Earth’s surface?
It is the primary energy input driving the Earth’s climate system.
It consists of diffused solar radiation.
It consists of direct solar radiation.
All of these are correct.
None of these are correct.
2.21 The two most important heat absorbing gases in the lower atmosphere are:
Oxygen and nitrogen
Water vapor and carbon dioxide
Argon and oxygen
Ozone and chlorofluorocarbons
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
2.21 The two most important heat absorbing gases in the lower atmosphere are:
Oxygen and nitrogen
Water vapor and carbon dioxide
Argon and oxygen
Ozone and chlorofluorocarbons
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
2.22 Which one of the following produces the greenhouse effect?
Absorption and re-emission of visible light by the ground
Absorption and re-emission of ultraviolet radiation by the atmosphere
Absorption and re-emission of infrared radiation
by the atmosphere
Absorption and re-emission of visible light by clouds
All of these are correct.
2.22 Which one of the following produces the greenhouse effect?
Absorption and re-emission of visible light by the ground
Absorption and re-emission of ultraviolet radiation by the atmosphere
Absorption and re-emission of infrared radiation by the atmosphere
Absorption and re-emission of visible light by clouds
All of these are correct.
2.23 Longwave radiation arriving at the surface:
Comes primarily from longwave radiation
emitted by the atmosphere
Comes directly from the Sun
Comes from diffused solar radiation
Comes from direct solar radiation
Comes from ultraviolet radiation reflected from the bottom of clouds
2.23 Longwave radiation arriving at the surface:
Comes primarily from longwave radiation emitted by the atmosphere
Comes directly from the Sun
Comes from diffused solar radiation
Comes from direct solar radiation
Comes from ultraviolet radiation reflected from the bottom of clouds
2.24 The annual balance of Earth’s incoming and outgoing radiation and the energy balance between
the surface and atmosphere is called
Earth’s energy budget
Albedo
Greenhouse effect
Radiative cooling
Absorption
2.24 The annual balance of Earth’s incoming and outgoing radiation and the energy balance between
the surface and atmosphere is called
Earth’s energy budget
Albedo
Greenhouse effect
Radiative cooling
Absorption
