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.   45
B.   23.5
C.   30
D.   90
E.   66.5
Question #2
The concentration of CO2 in our atmosphere is approximately ___
A.   5%
B.     
C.   78%
D.   21 ppm
E.   410%
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.   North
B.   East
C.   uphill
D.   South
E.   West
Question #4
The main gas responsible for acid rain is ____ and its main source in the atmosphere is _____
A.   CO2, raising cattle
B.   CFCs, manufacturing Freon
C.   Methane, Deforestation
D.   Ozone, Burning of Coal
E.   SOx, Burning of Coal
Question #5
About how long does it take for the sun's energy to reach the Earth?
A.   8.3 minutes
B.   8.3 hours
C.   0.83 seconds
D.   8.3 seconds
E.   8.3 days
Question #6
Where is most insolation absorbed by the Earth?
A.   At Earth’s surface
B.   Ozone in the stratosphere
C.   Carbon Dioxide
D.   Clouds
E.   Dust particles in the air
Question #7
Which of the following colors has the shortest wavelength?
A.   Green
B.   Violet
C.   Red
D.   Yellow
E.   Blue
Question #8
The atmospheric layer located about 32-60 miles above earth’s surface and cools as you increase altitude is
A.   Troposphere
B.   Stratopause
C.   Mesosphere
D.   Stratosphere
E.   Tropopause
Question #9
The sun’s rays strike from directly overhead at noon at 23.5° S on this date
A.   June 21
B.   March 21
C.   December 21
D.   July 4
Question #10
The sun emits most of its energy in this portion of the electromagnetic spectrum
A.     
B.   Radio Waves
C.   Visible light
D.   Gamma Rays
E.   Ultraviolet
F.   Infrared

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