Geography 101 - Physical Geography » Spring 2021 » Quiz 5 on Questions from Chapters 1 to 3 (2)

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Question #1
The earth’s axial tilt is approximately __ degrees from the Plane of the Ecliptic (not the perpendicular)
A.   66.5
B.   90
C.   23.5
D.   30
E.   45
Question #2
The concentration of CO2 in our atmosphere is approximately ___
A.   78%
B.   5%
C.   21 ppm
D.   410%
E.     
F.   410 ppm
Question #3
Between March 22 and September 20, you will generally get LESS daylight hours if you live further ______ than another place on Earth
A.   West
B.   uphill
C.   North
D.   East
E.   South
Question #4
The main gas responsible for acid rain is ____ and its main source in the atmosphere is _____
A.   CFCs, manufacturing Freon
B.   SOx, Burning of Coal
C.   Methane, Deforestation
D.   Ozone, Burning of Coal
E.   CO2, raising cattle
Question #5
About how long does it take for the sun's energy to reach the Earth?
A.   8.3 minutes
B.   0.83 seconds
C.   8.3 seconds
D.   8.3 days
E.   8.3 hours
Question #6
Where is most insolation absorbed by the Earth?
A.   At Earth’s surface
B.   Clouds
C.   Dust particles in the air
D.   Ozone in the stratosphere
E.   Carbon Dioxide
Question #7
Which of the following colors has the shortest wavelength?
A.   Blue
B.   Red
C.   Violet
D.   Green
E.   Yellow
Question #8
The atmospheric layer located about 32-60 miles above earth’s surface and cools as you increase altitude is
A.   Tropopause
B.   Troposphere
C.   Stratosphere
D.   Mesosphere
E.   Stratopause
Question #9
The sun’s rays strike from directly overhead at noon at 23.5° S on this date
A.   June 21
B.   July 4
C.   March 21
D.   December 21
Question #10
The sun emits most of its energy in this portion of the electromagnetic spectrum
A.   Ultraviolet
B.   Gamma Rays
C.   Radio Waves
D.   Infrared
E.     
F.   Visible light

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