Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the seasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  The timing of Earthʹs perihelion and aphelion
B)  The shape of Earth
C)  The revolution of Earth around the Sun
D)  Earthʹs axial tiltE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the oxides of sulfur and nitrogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are causing major environmental problems in Europe and Asia.
B)  They are produced by industry and transportation.
C)  They lead to the formation of airborne sulfuric and nitric acid.
D)  They are naturally occurring and,therefore,not considered pollutants.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere are

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A)  oxygen and carbon dioxide.
B)  nitrogen and oxygen.
C)  water vapor and carbon dioxide.
D)  nitrogen and water vapor.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Trace the changing temperature of the atmosphere from Earthʹs surface to the top of the thermosphere.

Accepted Answer

It follows a zig-zag patter: d...

Question 5

The three stable (i.e.,nonvariable) gases in the atmosphere,in order of abundance from most to least,are

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen,carbon dioxide,argon.
B)  nitrogen,oxygen,argon.
C)  carbon dioxide,argon,oxygen.
D)  oxygen,argon,nitrogen.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The normal lapse rate for temperature decreases is an average of 3°C per 1000 m.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Annually,acid deposition costs and estimated $50 billion in the United States,Canada and Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The correct order for wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation from shortest to longest is: X-rays,infrared,radio waves,visible light,and ultraviolet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Sunʹs altitude refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the subsolar point.
B)  how far the Sun is from Earth.
C)  the angular distance from the equator to the latitude at which direct overhead insolation is received.
D)  the angular height of the Sun above the horizon.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Based on temperature,the atmosphere is divided into

Accepted Answer

A)  two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun.
B)  four regions: ranging from the troposphere to the thermosphere.
C)  nitrogen,oxygen,argon.
D)  two broad regions.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

On the June Solstice,this area experiences 24 hours of daylight.

Accepted Answer

A)  between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle
B)  below the Antarctic Circle
C)  between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle
D)  above the Arctic CircleE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Based on the criteria of composition,the atmosphere is divided into two broad regions: the ionosphere and the ozonosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Given the pH scale is logarithmic where each whole number represents a tenfold increase,a rain with a pH of 3 is how many times more acidic than rain with a pH of 7?

Accepted Answer

A)  3
B)  4
C)  100
D)  10,000
E)  1,000,000,000F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

By volume,nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the modern homosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Seasonality involves the variability of both daylength and the altitude of the Sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The higher the UV Index,the faster a person will sunburn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Rainfall is naturally acidic due to the presence of carbonic acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The homosphere is so called because

Accepted Answer

A)  the blend of gases is nearly uniform throughout.
B)  scientists have been unable to determine its composition and assume it is homogeneous.
C)  it contains only one gas,nitrogen.
D)  it is the habitable sphere for humans (Homo sapiens) .E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Why is the hole in the ozone greatest over Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

A)  South American countries have not ratified the Montreal Protocol and continue to release ozone-destroying CFCs.
B)  Chlorine freed from CFCs elsewhere migrate to the Antarctic region,where they are trapped by the polar vortex.
C)  Ozone,a greenhouse gas which traps ultraviolet energy radiated from Earthʹs surface,has highest concentration in Antarctica.
D)  The ozone hole is a natural phenomenon related to high polar stratospheric clouds.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Natural sources produce greater quantities of air pollutants than do sources attributable to humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Annually,acid deposition costs and estimated $50 billion in the United States,Canada and Europe.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for the seasons?

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The higher the UV Index,the faster a person will sunburn.

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By volume,nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the modern homosphere.

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Given the pH scale is logarithmic where each whole number represents a tenfold increase,a rain with a pH of 3 is how many times more acidic than rain with a pH of 7?

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The correct order for wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation from shortest to longest is: X-rays,infrared,radio waves,visible light,and ultraviolet.

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Natural sources produce greater quantities of air pollutants than do sources attributable to humans.

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The three stable (i.e.,nonvariable) gases in the atmosphere,in order of abundance from most to least,are

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Trace the changing temperature of the atmosphere from Earthʹs surface to the top of the thermosphere.

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding the oxides of sulfur and nitrogen?

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Based on temperature,the atmosphere is divided into

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The Sunʹs altitude refers to

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The normal lapse rate for temperature decreases is an average of 3°C per 1000 m.

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Seasonality involves the variability of both daylength and the altitude of the Sun.

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The homosphere is so called because

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On the June Solstice,this area experiences 24 hours of daylight.

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Based on the criteria of composition,the atmosphere is divided into two broad regions: the ionosphere and the ozonosphere.

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The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere are

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Rainfall is naturally acidic due to the presence of carbonic acids.

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Why is the hole in the ozone greatest over Antarctica?

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