METEOROLOGY TEST # 1 - 2010
MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. ? is the degree of molecular activity of a substance. A.temperature B.heat C.this describes both
temperature and heat
2. During the Equinox the noon sun would be directly overhead at the A.Arctic Circle B.Tropic of
Capricorn C.Equator D.Tropic of Cancer E.Antarctic Circle
3. Earth is about ? billion years old. A.1.5 B.3.6 C.4.6 D.8.2 E.13.7
4. The way in which the Earth receives energy from the Sun is through A.conduction B.convection
C.radiation D.the Earth receives energy from the Sun by all of these processes
5. Twenty degrees Celsius would be about ? degrees Fahrenheit. A.32 B.44 C.57.3 D.68 E.87
6. One time zone averages about ? degrees longitude. A.5 B.10 C.15 D.20 E.25
7. Volcanic activity probably produced all of the following components of the Earth's atmosphere
except A.carbon monoxide B.carbon dioxide C.hydrogen D.water vapor E.oxygen
8. The Ionosphere is located primarily in the A.troposphere B.mesosphere C.thermosphere
D.stratosphere E.the Ionosphere is situated in all of these
9. The production of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere was probably not important prior to about ?
years ago. A.540 million B.1 billion C.2 billion D.3 billion E.4 billion
10. Twelve degrees Celsius would be about ? degrees Kelvin. A.120 B.175 C.193.15 D.225 E.285
11. The Vernal Equinox is in A.December B.September C.March D.June E.it depends upon the
position of the Sun
12. The highest annual temperature variation is at A.the poles B.the equator C.the subtropics D.the
midlatitudes / temperate regions
13. The least quantity of electromagnetic radiation that reaches the Earth's surface is A.ultraviolet
B.infrared C.visible light D.all of these are equally abundant at the Earth's surface
14. ? were very important contributors to the composition of the early Earth atmosphere. A.the
Tommotian Fauna B.the Ediacara Fauna C.Cyanobacteria D.Metazoans E.Fungi
15. Most of the Earth's "weather" occurs within the A.troposphere B.mesosphere C.thermosphere
D.stratosphere E.ionosphere
16. Comets contain A.ammonia B.methane C.water D.carbon dioxide E.comets contain all of
these
17. During "our" Summer Solstice, the noon Sun would be situated over the A.Arctic Circle B.Tropic
of Capricorn C.Equator D.Tropic of Cancer E.Antarctic Circle
18. ? is kinetic energy transfer due to fluid motion. A.conduction B.convection C.radiation D.these
all transfer kinetic energy due to fluid motion
19. Which of these is a "greenhouse gas"? A.carbon dioxide B.water vapor C.methane D.all of
these gases enhance the "greenhouse effect"
20. Oxygen constitutes about ? percent of the Earth's atmospheric gases. A.78 B.71 C.21
D.0.93 E.0.035
21. The most turbulent weather in Texas typically occurs during the A.Spring B.Summer C.Fall
D.Winter
22. Ten degrees Fahrenheit would be about ? degrees Celsius. A.-32 B.-12 C.0 D.4.7 E.23
23. During "our" Summer Solstice, the noon Sun would be situated at the horizon at the A.Arctic
Circle B.Tropic of Capricorn C.Equator D.Tropic of Cancer E.Antarctic Circle
TRUE/FALSE (T/F):
24. The lowest diurnal temperature is typically immediately before sunrise.
25. The temperature of an air mass is often influenced by the temperature of the surface that it moves
over.
26. Electrical resistance is influenced by the temperature of metals.
27. The thermal inertia of water is minimal.
28. At 30 degrees North Latitude there would be a "surplus" of energy reception from the Sun.
29. When condensation takes place, energy is stored.
30. A calorie represents the heat required to raise temperature of 1 pound of water 1° Fahrenheit.
31. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.
32. The Bowen Ratio is the ratio of latent heating to sensible heating.
33. The air over a dry surface will warm faster than air over a wet surface.
34. Heat represents average kinetic energy.
35. Water has greater thermal stability than land.
36. Conduction can transfer energy in a solid, liquid or gas.
37. More energy returns to the atmosphere by latent heating than by sensible heating.
38. Molecular motion stops at "absolute zero".
39. The Bowen Ratio of deserts is greater than that of oceans.
40. Radiometers measure temperature by means of infrared sensors.
41. The chances of frostbite increase as wind speed increases.
42. The warming rate of the atmosphere is greater than the cooling rate.
43. Water has a low specific heat, as it warms very slowly.
44. Heating Degree-Day Units are formulated when the air temperature exceeds 65 degrees
Fahrenheit.
45. When freezing of water takes place, heat is released.
46. Most poleward heat transport is due to air mass exchange.
47. There are about 4.19 calories in one Joule.
48. Sensible heating transports energy by means of latent heating processes.
49. In Warm Air Advection, warm air is replaced by cold air.
50. There is little variation in temperature at the poles.
51. The "energy imbalance" of incoming solar radiation causes atmospheric motion and ocean
current movements.
52. The boiling point of water is always at 212° Faherenheit.
53. Land heats more slowly than water.
54. Bimetallic thermometers record temperature due to the differences of resistivity of the metals.
55. During an Equinox day and night are of equal length.