Atmosphere and Weather

Which component of the diurnal energy budget is also known as 'albedo'?

• Insolation

• Sensible heat transfer

• Reflected solar radiation

• Latent heat transfer

Which component of the diurnal energy budget refers to the radiation of energy from the Earth into the atmosphere?

• Insolation

• Surface absorption

• Sensible heat transfer

• Long-wave radiation

Which of the following processes would cause latent heat transfer?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Global warming

At night, which of these components is higher?

• Heat given up by the ground to the surface

• Insolation

• Heat loss due to evaporation

• Long-wave radiation from clouds

Which type of heating refers to the transfer of heat by contact? E.g. air coming into contact with a cold surface.

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Insolation

In which location is there an energy deficit?

• Equator

• Tropics

• Temperate regions

• Poles

In January, which of the following descriptions of global temperatures is true?

• The northern hemisphere receives the most radiation

• The thermal equator moves south over South America, Southern Africa and Australia

• The highest temperatures are found at 60^o South

• The UK is warmer than Russia and Canada

When temperatures are high, which of the following statements are true?

• Air rises

• Air sinks

• Air becomes heavier

• Air becomes lighter

When hot air rises, which type of air pressure is found?

• High

• Medium

• Low

• Negative

In which direction does air flow?

• From east to west

• From low to high pressure

• From high to low pressure

• From north to south