Multiple Choice Questions

One of the main roles of plants in biogeochemical cycles is to
  • lower specific heat when compared to the ocean.
  • C (when just north america is illuminated)
  • not all molecules vibrate at the same speed.
  • extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
From this graph, one should conclude that
  • used to heat either the atmosphere or the ground surface.
  • most energy leaving the earth in the form of longwave radiation.
  • connects two points on the surface of a sphere with the shortest distance.
  • most of the energy input into the system goes toward changing state, not to change temperature.
The solar constant is
  • most energy leaving the earth in the form of longwave radiation.
  • open systems can acquire matter and energy, but closed systems cannot.
  • consistent amount of energy received at the top of the atmosphere.
  • is composed of interacting electrical and magnetic fields.
During the northern hemisphere's summer, the sun never completely descends beneath the horizon in areas north of the _________ Circle or ________ °N on at least one full day per year (hence the name "Land of the Midnight Sun").
  • Kelvin scale.
  • scattering
  • Arctic, 66.5
  • deposition
The significance of any great circle is that it always
  • consistent amount of energy received at the top of the atmosphere.
  • the tilt of Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun
  • connects two points on the surface of a sphere with the shortest distance.
  • open systems can acquire matter and energy, but closed systems cannot.
What atmospheric layer is the home of weather, has the greatest density of gas molecules, and has a decrease in temperature with height?
  • Kelvin scale.
  • Troposphere
  • scattering
  • biosphere.
The most important greenhouse gas for retaining a variety of outgoing longwave radiation is
  • deposition
  • B (calm)
  • H2O
  • biosphere.
Below, you are given the mean monthly temperatures for Memphis, San Francisco, Irkutsk (Russia) and Santos (Brazil). The annual ranges of temperature in Memphis and San Francisco are quite different (calculate them to see the magnitude). Which of the following BEST explains the difference in these ranges? You can refer to a map if you are unfamiliar where any of cities are located.
  • Memphis is located in the interior of the continent and therefore more influenced by the seasonal range in solar radiation, while San Francisco is located on the coast of an ocean and more modulated by ocean temperatures.
  • location and spatial distributions often affect environmental, social, or economic behavior.
  • open systems can acquire matter and energy, but closed systems cannot.
  • A)Winter solstice (B)Vernal (spring) and autumnal (fall) equinoxes (C)Summer
Which of the following is true of meridians?
  • melting, evaporation, sublimation
  • Meridians always follow great circles.
  • C (when just north america is illuminated)
  • extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
The annual cycle of seasons is primarily caused by __________________.
  • open systems can acquire matter and energy, but closed systems cannot.
  • the tilt of Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun
  • used to heat either the atmosphere or the ground surface.
  • the two places are directly east or west of each other.
Land heats and cools more rapidly than oceans because of
  • lack of mixing in soil or rock layers.
  • not all molecules vibrate at the same speed.
  • lower specific heat when compared to the ocean.
  • extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
An object emits a range of electromagnetic energy wave lengths because
  • lack of mixing in soil or rock layers.
  • extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
  • not all molecules vibrate at the same speed.
  • used to heat either the atmosphere or the ground surface.
Which of the following involves energy storage in the water molecule in the form of latent heat?
  • Meridians always follow great circles.
  • scattering
  • deposition
  • melting, evaporation, sublimation
Which of the water columns would experience the greatest temperature differences with depth?
  • B (calm)
  • scattering
  • melting, evaporation, sublimation
  • C (when just north america is illuminated)
Electromagnetic Radiation.
  • the two places are directly east or west of each other.
  • most energy leaving the earth in the form of longwave radiation.
  • is composed of interacting electrical and magnetic fields.
  • consistent amount of energy received at the top of the atmosphere.
What two factors, both resulting from the earth's tilt, are most important in contributing to the seasons? Together, these two factors determine the total amount of solar radiation incident on the top of Earth's atmosphere. Please choose TWO correct answers.
  • Arctic, 66.5
  • length of day, sun angle
  • melting, evaporation, sublimation
  • D (insolation and temp are both low)
Assume you are in the Northern hemisphere, and match the dates with the correct solar positions:
  • melting, evaporation, sublimation
  • C (when just north america is illuminated)
  • A)Winter solstice (B)Vernal (spring) and autumnal (fall) equinoxes (C)Summer
  • lower specific heat when compared to the ocean.
Which of the following involves the release of latent heat back into the environment?
  • melting, evaporation, sublimation
  • B (calm)
  • deposition
  • scattering
Land heats and cools more rapidly than the ocean because of its
  • lack of mixing in soil or rock layers.
  • open systems can acquire matter and energy, but closed systems cannot.
  • extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
  • lower specific heat when compared to the ocean.
On equinox.
  • consistent amount of energy received at the top of the atmosphere.
  • more pronounced in Antarctica than the Arctic.
  • used to heat either the atmosphere or the ground surface.
  • tilt is neither inclined toward or away from the sun
The "sphere" that intersects with all of the other spheres is the
  • Troposphere
  • scattering
  • biosphere.
  • Kelvin scale.
The earth's radiation balance involves.
  • the tilt of Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun
  • most of the energy input into the system goes toward changing state, not to change temperature.
  • open systems can acquire matter and energy, but closed systems cannot.
  • most energy leaving the earth in the form of longwave radiation.
Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the sky's blue color?
  • scattering
  • B (calm)
  • melting, evaporation, sublimation
  • deposition
A dynamic system refers to a system in which
  • connects two points on the surface of a sphere with the shortest distance.
  • most of the energy input into the system goes toward changing state, not to change temperature.
  • location and spatial distributions often affect environmental, social, or economic behavior.
  • matter, energy, or both, are constantly changing their position, amounts, or form.
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