Exam #1 Mini Quiz - Atmosphere and Energy_ PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LECTURE
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Exam #1 Mini Quiz - Atmosphere and Energy Due
Jul 3 at 11:59pm
Points
5
Questions
10
Available
until Jul 3 at 11:59pm
Time Limit
120 Minutes
Allowed Attempts
20
Instructions
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Attempt 2
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5 out of 5
Attempt 1
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3.5 out of 5
Score for this attempt: 5
out of 5
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Question 1
As the sun rises, the air heats. Which of the following
accurately summarizes this process in the correct order?
air touching the surface heats by conduction >>> radiation inputs exceed
outputs >>> heated air rises by convection >>> surface heats
surface heats >>> radiation inputs exceed outputs >>> heated air rises by
convection >>> air touching the surface heats by conduction
heated air rises by convection >>> surface heats >>> air touching the
surface heats by conduction >>> radiation inputs exceed outputs
radiation inputs exceed outputs >>> surface heats >>> air touching the
surface heats by conduction >>> heated air rises by convection
Correct!
Correct!
0.5 / 0.5 pts
Question 2
The most abundant (common) gas in the atmosphere (specifically the
homosphere) is:
water vapor argon carbon dioxide nitrogen Correct!
Correct!
oxygen 0.5 / 0.5 pts
Question 3
Which of these surfaces would likely have the highest albedo?
corn field Snow covered field
Correct!
Correct!
Blacktop/asphalt parking lot Sandy beach Green pasture 0.5 / 0.5 pts
Question 4
You are at an elevation of 2000 feet and the temperature is 80°F. Based
on the normal lapse rate of 3.5F°/1000ft, what should the temperature be
when you arrive at an elevation of 4,000 feet?
76.5°F 87°F
83.5°F 73°F Correct!
Correct!
50°F 0.5 / 0.5 pts
Question 5
As a scientist, you gather the following data for a radiation budget of a
parking lot surface: 50 units incoming shortwave, 25 units outgoing
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shortwave (reflected), 40 units incoming longwave, 50 units outgoing
longwave. Which is the correct value for net radiation?
15 units surplus Correct!
Correct!
75 units deficit 55 units surplus budget is balanced 15 units deficit 0.5 / 0.5 pts
Question 6
Which of the following locations receives the highest surpluses
of net
radiation during the course of the year? (Hint: Focus on latitude.)
B
C Correct!
Correct!
A E D 0.5 / 0.5 pts
Question 7
By what specific process does Earth's surface transfer heat energy to the
air?
radiation convection advection reduction conduction Correct!
Correct!
0.5 / 0.5 pts
Question 8
Which layer of the atmosphere is known for filtering out X-rays and
gamma rays?
stratosphere troposphere heterosphere Correct!
Correct!
mesosphere homosphere 0.5 / 0.5 pts
Question 9
Which statement is generally true about shortwave
radiation?
It is emitted by the Sun. Correct!
Correct!
The wavelengths are generally longer than 3μm It is the specific type of signal read by Global Positioning System receivers.
It is generally emitted by very cold objects. Almost 100% of it is absorbed at the Earth’s surface. 0.5 / 0.5 pts
Question 10
Which of the following would be an example of Poleward Heat Transport?
a warm ocean current flowing from California toward the Equator
a snow storm a warm ocean current flowing from 10° South latitude toward 70° South
latitude
Correct!
Correct!
water vapor blowing from the North Pole toward the Equator
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a warm wind blowing from 70° North latitude to 10° North latitude
Quiz Score: 5
out of 5