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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

9th Edition

ISBN:9780134746241

Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

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5. Which is NOT an anthropogenic source of carbon dioxide being added to the Earth's atmosphere?

a. deforestation

b. factory emissions

c. geothermal energy

d. vehicle emissions

If you moved to Los Angeles, which type of inversion would you most likely experience that contributes to smoggy conditions on hot, summer days?

a. radiation inversion

b. ground inversion

c. lower-level inversion

d. upper-level inversion

Which term best describes the energy exchange that occurs as water changes from a solid, liquid, or gas to another state of water?

a. convection

b. advection

c. latent heat

d. induction

If you worked for the Environmental Protection Agency and needed to regulate anthropogenic sources of pollution coming from industries and manufacturers, on which specific layer of the atmosphere would you need to enforce air emission standards?

a. stratosphere

b. ionosphere

c. troposphere

d. thermosphere

Which variable gas in the Earth's atmosphere emits half of its absorbed thermal energy back to the Earth's surface?

a. carbon dioxide

b. nitrogen

c. nitrous oxides (NOx)

d. chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

10.

What would happen to the Earth's energy budget if there were a lower percentage of lighter-colored surfaces, like polar caps, that reflect incoming solar radiation at the Earth's surface?

a. The Earth's mean global temperature would be warmer.

b. The energy budget would reach a state of dynamic equilibrium.

c. The Earth's mean global temperature would be cooler.

d. The energy budget would reach a critical state of radiation.

12.

If you inhaled dangerous fumes from tailpipe emissions released from a bus, which contaminant would pose the highest risk to your health?

a. ozone

b. aerosols

c. methane

d. chlorofluorocarbons

13.

Which term best describes the predictable hourly temperature change over a day?

a. daily temperature lag

b. diurnal temperature lag

c. daily march of temperature

d. diurnal march of temperature

14.

How many years of weather observations need to be recorded at a location in order to provide scientists with adequate date for characterizing climate?

a. 10 years

b. 20 years

c. 5 years

d. 30 years

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