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1
In the summer, the insolation of the sun is...
less than in the winter
greater than in the winter
the same as the winter insolation
2
What is heat?
the absorption of energy
the measurement of energy
the vibration of energy
the transfer of energy
3
What is the greenhouse effect?
A naturally occurring process that warms the earth
a process that aids in the creation of ozone
A process created by the pollution of humans
4
Which has a higher heat capacity?
water
soil
5
Which surface will have more albedo?
roadways
soil
glacier
open oceans
6
The main factor for controlling these climate zones?
longitude
seasons
latitude
altitude
7
What variables define the layers of the atmosphere?
Elevation and Chemical composition
Temperature and Radiation
Temperature and Elevation
Temperature and Chemical composition
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Which diagram represents the day of greatest insolation in Boston?
A
C
D
B
9
An object that is a good absorber of radiation is also a good....
radiator
convector
reflector
refractor
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What is albedo?
how well an object reflects light
how well an object absorbs light
11
How is the troposphere warmed?
Short wave radiation comes in & is radiated out as long wave
the Sun!
Long wave radiation comes in & is radiated out as short wave
12
Cities X&Y are at same lat. Why does X experience a greater temp difference?
City Y is by water
City X has greater solar insolation
City Y has greater solar insolation
City X is by water
13
What season is it in Boston in this picture?
spring
fall
winter
summer
14
In what layer is ozone considered a pollutant?
mesosphere
stratosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
15
As you go up in altitude, what happens to the temperature in the troposphere?
temperature stays the same
temperature increases
temperature decreases
16
Why does the stratosphere change temperature?
As you go away from the energy source you lose temp
Thermal reaction creates an increase in temperature
Increase in solar radiation creates an increase in temp
17
Which gas is NOT a major component to our atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Methane
Carbon dioxide
18
Which is not a method of heat transfer?
insolation
conduction
radiation
convection
19
What breaks down the ozone layer?
CFCs
carbon dioxide
methane
meteors
20
Why does the Thermosphere change temperature?
As you go away from the energy source you lose temp
Thermal reaction creates an increase in temperature
Increase in solar radiation creates an increase in temp
21
Where is the ozone layer found?
stratosphere
troposphere
thermosphere
mesosphere
22
Which gas and percentage is NOT correct?
Carbon Dioxide 5%
Nitrogen 78%
Oxygen 20%
23
Why does the Troposphere change temperature?
Thermal reaction creates an increase in temperature
Increase in solar radiation creates an increase in temp
As you go away from the energy source you lose temp
24
What causes the seasons?
the amount of cloud cover
the earth's distance from the sun
the tilt of the earth
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What role does carbon dioxide play in the atmosphere?
pollutant
breaks down Ozone
greenhouse gas
