Weather Factors Part 2
This practice exam will help you study for the summative on Energy in teh Atmosphere and Heat Transfer
- 1.
Sunsets and sunrises are red because
- A.
Light from the sun is scattered leaving only red and blue light
- B.
Light from the sun is scattered leaving only red and orange light
- C.
The sun is higher in the sky
- D.
Heat in the atmosphere diffuses the light leaving red and orange light.
Correct Answer
B. Light from the sun is scattered leaving only red and orange light -
- 2.
Most of the energy from the sun travels to Earth in the form of
- A.
Ultraviolet radiation
- B.
Electromagnetic radiation
- C.
Visible light
- D.
Convection waves
Correct Answer
A. Ultraviolet radiation -
- 3.
The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another through contact is called
- A.
Infrared radiation
- B.
Convection
- C.
Conduction
- D.
Ultraviolet radiation
Correct Answer
C. Conduction -
- 4.
The difference between temperature and thermal energy is
- A.
Temperature deals with the number of particles and thermal energy deals with heat output.
- B.
Temperature deals with heat output and thermal energy deals with the number of particles.
- C.
Temperature goes from higher to lower concentration while thermal energy goes from lower to higher concentration.
- D.
Temperature goes from lower to higher concentration while thermal energy goes from higher to lower concentration.
Correct Answer
B. Temperature deals with heat output and thermal energy deals with the number of particles. -
- 5.
In which state of matter are the molecules moving at a faster speed?
- A.
Solid
- B.
Liquid
- C.
Gas
- D.
They all move at the same speed
Correct Answer
C. Gas -
- 6.
The Earth’s surface is heated mainly by
- A.
Radiation
- B.
Convection
- C.
Conduction
- D.
Evaporation
Correct Answer
A. Radiation -
- 7.
Which of the following colors has the longer wavelength?
- A.
Red
- B.
Orange
- C.
Green
- D.
Blue
Correct Answer
A. Red -
- 8.
The Celsius temperature scale is used
- A.
Only in America
- B.
By scientists to describe temperature
- C.
By weathermen to describe weather reports
- D.
Very rarely
Correct Answer
B. By scientists to describe temperature -
- 9.
The formula for temperature conversion is oC = 5/9 (oF – 32). 50 oF is converted to which of the following Celsius temperatures.
- A.
10 degrees Celsius
- B.
20 degrees Celsius
- C.
30 degrees Celsius
- D.
40 degrees Celsius
Correct Answer
A. 10 degrees Celsius -
- 10.
Which of the following colors has a higher frequency
- A.
Red
- B.
Orange
- C.
Green
- D.
Blue
Correct Answer
D. Blue -
- 11.
Electromagnetic waves are classified by
- A.
Color
- B.
Speed
- C.
Wavelength
- D.
Visibility
Correct Answer
C. Wavelength -
- 12.
Energy from the sun travels to the Earth’s surface by
- A.
Evaporation
- B.
Conduction
- C.
Convection
- D.
Electromagnetic Waves
Correct Answer
D. Electromagnetic Waves -
- 13.
The transfer of heat by the movement of fluid or gas is
- A.
Radiation
- B.
Conduction
- C.
Convection
- D.
Evaporation
Correct Answer
C. Convection -
- 14.
Rising warm air carries thermal energy by
- A.
Conduction
- B.
Radiation
- C.
Convection
- D.
Evaporation
Correct Answer
C. Convection -
- 15.
Air temperature is usually measured with a (n)
- A.
Thermometer
- B.
Aneroid Barometer
- C.
Mercury Barometer
- D.
Psychrometer
Correct Answer
A. Thermometer -
- 16.
Radiation, conduction and convection heat which layer of the Earth’s atmosphere?
- A.
Stratosphere
- B.
Mesosphere
- C.
Ionosphere
- D.
Thermosphere
Correct Answer
D. Thermosphere -
- 17.
What percentage of the Sun’s energy is absorbed by the Earth’s surface (land and water)?
- A.
5%
- B.
20%
- C.
25%
- D.
50%
Correct Answer
D. 50% -
- 18.
What percentage of the Sun’s energy is reflected back into the Earth’s atmosphere by the surface of the Earth?
- A.
5%
- B.
20%
- C.
25%
- D.
50%
Correct Answer
A. 5% -
- 19.
What percentage of the Sun’s energy is reflected by clouds, dust and gasses?
- A.
5%
- B.
20%
- C.
25%
- D.
50%
Correct Answer
C. 25% -
- 20.
Infrared radiation is felt in the form of
- A.
Heat
- B.
Light
- C.
Sound
- D.
Convection waves
Correct Answer
A. Heat -
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