Question 1

Earth's blue sky is a result of diffuse reflection called scattering.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Define and discuss the factors involved in calculating net radiation.In what regions is it highest? Lowest?

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Net radiation is the difference between ...

Question 3

Which of the following combinations of NET R terms would be associated with a hot,dry climate?  (+SW↓= (+\mathrm{SW} \downarrow= (+SW↓=  insolation) - SW↑ = albedo LE = latent heat of evaporation)

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A)  + SW↓ large - SW↑ small LE large
B)  + SW↓ large - SW↑ small LE small
C)  + SW↓ small - SW↑ large LE small
D)  + SW↓ small - SW↑ large LE large
E)  +SW↓ equals -SW↑ large LE large F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

In third world countries,there is a pressing need for  centralized energy sources,such as nuclear reactors or large-scale hydroelectric projects.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The highest annual values for latent heat of evaporation (LE) on land occur in the tropics because

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A)  there is a net annual energy deficit there.
B)  rainfall takes water to higher latitudes.
C)  the dark colour of forests (as opposed to sandy soils) results in the absorption of heat energy by vegetation.
D)  water flows downslope to the equator.
E)  water is expelled from the crust at the equator.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The science that specifically studies the climate at or near Earth's surface is

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A)  geography.
B)  meteorology.
C)  micrometeorology.
D)  microclimatology.
E)  astronomy.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Define these terms: refraction,reflection,albedo,scattering,absorption.

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Question 8

An increase in the amount of high altitude,thin clouds would

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A)  cool the planet in a process called cloud-albedo forcing.
B)  warm the planet in a process called cloud-greenhouse forcing.
C)  have no effect on the planet's temperature because insolation is constant.D) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 9

Air pollution acts to ________ the albedo of cities and therefore ________ the urban heat island effect.

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A)  increase enhances
B)  increases diminishes
C)  decreases enhances
D)  decreases diminishesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

High latitudes have a higher albedo in winter than do low latitudes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is associated with urban environments?

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A)  higher relative humidity than that in surrounding rural areas
B)  greatly increased condensation nuclei relative to surrounding rural areas
C)  deceased precipitation relative to surrounding rural areas
D)  higher annual mean wind speeds relative to surrounding rural areas
E)  porous surfaces absorb water and regulate the temperature.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Longwave radiation (+ LW↓) arriving at the surface

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A)  comes primarily from infrared energy emitted by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
B)  comes directly from the Sun.
C)  comes from diffuse solar radiation.
D)  comes from UV radiation reflected from the bottoms of clouds.
E)  comes from Mars and Venus.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

On the average,which of the following is true regarding the distribution of shortwave and longwave energy at Earth's surface by latitude?

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A)  the equatorial zone is a region of net deficits.
B)  the polar regions are areas of net surpluses.
C)  the distribution shows an imbalance of net radiation from equator to poles.
D)  more energy is lost than is gained in the equatorial regions.
E)  energy is evenly distributed over Earth's surface.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Latent heat of evaporation (LE)is the dominant expenditure of Earth's entire net radiation budget.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A vertical air current that is generated by temperature-induced density differences is an example of heat transfer by

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A)  advection.
B)  convection.
C)  conduction.
D)  transmission.
E)  diffusion.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 16

What does "albedo" mean? Discuss the similarities and differences of cloud-albedo forcing and cloud-greenhouse forcing.

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Albedo refers to the measure of the refl...

Question 17

Why is the sky blue?

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Question 18

Which of the following can serve as passive solar energy collectors?

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A)  wooden walls
B)  water containers
C)  asphalt shingles
D)  wooden roofs
E)  gravel drivewaysF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 19

When water evaporates,the energy that was used to evaporate the water

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A)  is stored as sensible heat in the evaporated water.
B)  is stored as latent heat in the evaporated water.
C)  is transferred to the air by advection when the water evaporates.
D)  is conducted into the underlying layer of water.
E)  is convected into the atmosphere.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Net radiation (NET R) refers to

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A)  the net energy expended for ground heating and cooling.
B)  the balance of all radiation incoming and outgoing at Earth's surface.
C)  the amount of insolation coming into the surface.
D)  the amount of insolation not absorbed at the surface.
E)  the amount of heat that moves toward Earth's centre.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Exam 4: Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

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When water evaporates,the energy that was used to evaporate the water

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Air pollution acts to ________ the albedo of cities and therefore ________ the urban heat island effect.

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Longwave radiation (+ LW↓) arriving at the surface

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The highest annual values for latent heat of evaporation (LE) on land occur in the tropics because

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Earth's blue sky is a result of diffuse reflection called scattering.

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An increase in the amount of high altitude,thin clouds would

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In third world countries,there is a pressing need for centralized energy sources,such as nuclear reactors or large-scale hydroelectric projects.

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Define and discuss the factors involved in calculating net radiation.In what regions is it highest? Lowest?

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Latent heat of evaporation (LE)is the dominant expenditure of Earth's entire net radiation budget.

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Define these terms: refraction,reflection,albedo,scattering,absorption.

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Which of the following can serve as passive solar energy collectors?

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High latitudes have a higher albedo in winter than do low latitudes.

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On the average,which of the following is true regarding the distribution of shortwave and longwave energy at Earth's surface by latitude?

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A vertical air current that is generated by temperature-induced density differences is an example of heat transfer by

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The science that specifically studies the climate at or near Earth's surface is

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Why is the sky blue?

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