Geography 101 - Physical Geography » Spring 2021 » Quiz 4 on Chapter 3

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Question #1
On a typical day, at which time would a place like Santa Monica record its minimum temperature?
A.   9am
B.   3pm
C.   3am
D.   Sunrise
E.   Midnight
Question #2
The transfer of heat energy from a hot building roof to cooler air molecules that touch the roof would be an example of:
A.   Conduction
B.   Adiabatic Heating
C.   Atmospheric Circulation
D.   Adiabatic Roofing
E.   Convection
Question #3
20 degrees Celsius is about ___ degrees Fahrenheit
A.   32
B.   50
C.   78
D.   68
E.   86
Question #4
Of the 100% incoming solar radiation that enters the top of our atmosphere, this percentage makes it through the atmosphere and is reflected off the earth's surface.
A.   3
B.   6
C.   17
D.   25
E.   46
Question #5
Where is most insolation absorbed by the Earth?
A.   At Earth’s surface
B.   Carbon Dioxide
C.   Dust particles in the air
D.   Clouds
E.   Ozone in the stratosphere
Question #6
Which of the following colors would be scattered easier by dust particles in the atmosphere?
A.   Orange
B.   Green
C.   Blue
D.   Red
E.   Yellow
Question #7
A city in Argentina located at 45°S Latitude would probably have its warmest month in ____
A.   November
B.   April
C.   February
D.   September
E.   July
Question #8
Earth would receive a deficit of energy at which of the following latitudes?
A.   20 degrees North
B.   25 degrees South
C.   10 degrees South
D.   10 degrees North
E.   45 degrees North
Question #9
The sun emits most of its energy in this portion of the electromagnetic spectrum
A.   Gamma Rays
B.   Radio Waves
C.   Ultraviolet
D.   Visible light
E.   Infrared
Question #10
Annual Temperature Range would most likely be greatest (largest range) in which nearby city?  
A.   Santa Monica
B.   Long Beach
C.   Glendale
D.   Malibu
E.   Redondo Beach

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