Earth science topic 6 hw quiz

At location A, on which side would an observer's shadow cast by the sun fall at local noon?

North side

The graph below represents the relationship between the intensity and wavelength of the sun's electromagnetic energy. Which statement is best supported by the graph?

The maximum intensity of radiation given off by the sun occurs in the visible region

When the sun is in the position shown in the diagram, how many hours of daylight would occur at the North Pole during one complete rotation

0

In which diagram does the incoming solar radiation reaching earth's surface have the greatest intensity?

1

At which time of day would an observer's shadow cast by the sun be shortest?

12:00 noon

The total number of hours of daylight received by New York State on the days represented in the diagrams closest to

15 hours

Which graph best represents the duration of insolation during the year at Earth's equator?

3

Which position in the following diagram best represents earth on the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere?

3

Which model best represents how a greenhouse remains warm as a result of insolation from the sun?

4

If the model of location D represents the apparent path of the sun on December 21, where is location D?

45 degrees south latitude

Which event would most likely cause a new ice age in North America?

A decrease in the energy produced by the sun

The length of time that daylight occurs at a location one day is called the location's

Duration of insolation

Insolation is changed into potential energy by

Evaporation and transpiration of water from earth's surface

Some scientists predict that an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide would cause a worldwide increase in temperature. Which of the following could result if a worldwide temperature increase occurred?

Ice caps at earth's poles will melt

Water vapor and carbon dioxide in earth's atmosphere are good absorbers of

Infrared radiation

How do the rates of warming and cooling of land surfaces compare to the rates of warming and cooling of ocean surfaces?

Land surfaces warm more quickly and cool more quickly

When were large parts of North America covered by ice sheets

Many times during earth's geologic history

At location B three months later, how would the altitude of the noon sun compare to its present altitude?

The altitude would be less than shown

Air temperature is regulated partly by the percentage of carbon dioxide in the air. Which of the following statements is correct?

The carbon dioxide content of the air is decreasing due to the burning of fossil fuels

What is the primary reason New York State is warmer in may than in February?

The insolation in New York is greater in May

Over a period of one year, which location would probably have the greatest average intensity of insolation per unit area? Assume that there is equal atmospheric transparency at each location.

Tropic of Cancer, 23 1/2 N

what is the season in the northern hemisphere when earth is in the position shown in the diagram

Winter

At the time of the fall equinox, the number of hours of daylight in New York City is generally about

12

At which latitude does Earth receive the greatest intensity of isolation on June 21

23 1/2 N

The following graph illustrates relationship between insolation and Earth's surface radiation during a 24 hour period in New York State on March 21. At what time did the maximum air temperature probably occur?

4 pm

The following diagram represents a portion of earth's surface that is receiving insolation. Positions a,b,c, and d are located on earth's surface. At which position would the intensity of insolation be greatest

4-D

The factor that contributes most to the seasonal temperature changes during a year in New York State is the changing

Angle at which sun's rays strike Earth's surface

Which line represents the equator?

BF

Six months after the date indicated by the diagram, which point would receive the sun's vertical rays at noon?

C

Which point on earth's surface is receiving the greatest intensity of isolation?

C

If dust particles are added to the atmosphere, the amount of insolation reaching the ground will probably

Decrease

Between the years 1850 and 1900, records indicate that Earth's mean surface temperature showed little variation. This would support the inference that

Earth was in heat balance

A heating of the normally cold ocean waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America is called

El niño

What is the usual cause of the drop in temperature that occurs between sunset and sunrise at most New York locations?

Ground radiation

The most logical conclusion that can be made from the relationship between the altitude of the sun throughout the day and the amount of insolation is that, as the sun's altitude

Increases, the insolation increases

Which form of electromagnetic energy is radiated from earth's surface with the greatest intensity?

Infrared rays

Electromagnetic energy that reaches earth from the sun is called

Insolation

On which two dates could all locations on earth have equal hours of day and night?

March 21 and September 23

If the model of location B represents the apparent path of the sun observed at the equator, what is the date at location B?

March 21st

In New York State, the maximum total daily insolation occurs during June. Which statement best explains why the maximum annual temperature is usually observed about a month later, in July?

New York State receives more energy from the sun than it loses during most of July

Another ice age would probably result in a change in

Sea level

In land areas of equal size located at the same latitude, the most solar radiation would probably be reflected by a

Snow field

In which direction would a person located at position H have to look to see the sun at the time shown in the diagram?

South

Ozone is important to life on Earth because ozone

absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation