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.   3am
B.   3pm
C.   Sunrise
D.   9am
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.   Adiabatic Heating
B.   Convection
C.   Atmospheric Circulation
D.   Conduction
E.   Adiabatic Roofing
Question #3
20 degrees Celsius is about ___ degrees Fahrenheit
A.   50
B.   78
C.   68
D.   32
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.   17
B.   25
C.   6
D.   3
E.   46
Question #5
Where is most insolation absorbed by the Earth?
A.   At Earth’s surface
B.   Ozone in the stratosphere
C.   Clouds
D.   Carbon Dioxide
E.   Dust particles in the air
Question #6
Which of the following colors would be scattered easier by dust particles in the atmosphere?
A.   Orange
B.   Red
C.   Yellow
D.   Green
E.   Blue
Question #7
A city in Argentina located at 45°S Latitude would probably have its warmest month in ____
A.   November
B.   September
C.   July
D.   April
E.   February
Question #8
Earth would receive a deficit of energy at which of the following latitudes?
A.   20 degrees North
B.   10 degrees South
C.   10 degrees North
D.   25 degrees South
E.   45 degrees North
Question #9
The sun emits most of its energy in this portion of the electromagnetic spectrum
A.   Visible light
B.   Gamma Rays
C.   Radio Waves
D.   Ultraviolet
E.   Infrared
Question #10
Annual Temperature Range would most likely be greatest (largest range) in which nearby city?  
A.   Malibu
B.   Long Beach
C.   Redondo Beach
D.   Santa Monica
E.   Glendale

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