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WorksheetsEarth Science: Insolation
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 17mins
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Class
Date
1.
Evidence supports the idea that increases in carbon dioxide and methane in Earth’s atmosphere are major contributors to global warming. This is based primarily on the fact that carbon dioxide and methane are excellent absorbers of
a)
gamma waves
b)
microwaves
c)
visible light
d)
infrared radiation
2.
An increase in which gas in Earth’s atmosphere will most significantly increase global temperatures?
a)
methane
b)
oxygen
c)
nitrogen
d)
hydrogen
3.
Very cold climates occur at Earth’s North and South Poles because the polar regions
a)
are usually farthest from the Sun
b)
absorb the greatest amount of insolation
c)
receive the most hours of daylight
d)
receive low-angle insolation
4.
The ozone layer helps life on Earth because ozone
a)
modifies the normal El Niño weather pattern
b)
reflects insolation from the Sun
c)
reflects insolation from the Sun
d)
deflects winds from a straight line to a curved path
5.
During nighttime cooling, most of the energy radiated by Earth’s oceans into space is
a)
ultraviolet rays
b)
gamma rays
c)
visible light rays
d)
infrared rays
6.
On which day of the year would the intensity of insolation at Kingston, New York, most likely be greatest?
a)
March 21
b)
June 21
c)
September 21
d)
December 21
7.
A gradual increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide would warm Earth’s atmosphere because carbon dioxide is a
a)
poor reflector of ultraviolet radiation
b)
good reflector of ultraviolet radiation
c)
poor absorber of infrared radiation
d)
good absorber of infrared radiation
8.
Which source provides the most energy for atmospheric weather changes?
a)
radiation from the Sun
b)
radioactivity from Earth's interior
c)
heat stored in ocean water
d)
heat stored in polar ice caps
9.
Locations in the Northern Hemisphere are warmest in summer because sunlight in summer is
a)
least intense and of shortest duration
b)
least intense and of longest duration
c)
most intense and of shortest duration
d)
most intense and of longest duration
10.
The primary method of energy transfer by which Earth loses energy to outer space is
a)
radiation
b)
conduction
c)
convection
d)
transpiration
11.
What is the primary reason the United States is warmer in July than in February?
a)
The Earth is traveling faster in its orbit in February.
b)
The altitude of the noon Sun is greater in February.
c)
The insolation in the United States is greater in July.
d)
The Earth is closer to the Sun in July.
12.
The factor that contributes most of the seasonal temperature changes during one year is the changing
a)
speed at which the Earth travels in its orbit around the Sun
b)
angle at which the Sun’s rays strike the Earth’s surface
c)
distance between the Earth and the Sun
d)
energy given off by the Sun
13.
Which change would cause a decrease in the amount of insolation absorbed at Earth’s surface?
a)
A decrease in cloud cover
b)
A decrease in atmospheric transparency
c)
An increase in the duration of daylight
d)
An increase in nitrogen gas
14.
In New York State, the risk of sunburn is greatest between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on summer days because
a)
The air temperature is hot
b)
The angle of insolation is high
c)
Earth's surface reflects most of the sunlight
d)
The Sun is closest to the Earth
15.
What happens to the angle of insolation between 6 am and solar noon?
a)
it decreases
b)
it increases
c)
it remains the same
d)
it increases then decreases
16.
What factor has the greatest influence on the number of daylight hours a particular location receives?
a)
latitude
b)
longitude
c)
diameter of the Sun
d)
distance from the Sun
17.
How do clouds affect the temperature at Earth's surface?
a)
Clouds block sunlight during the day and prevent heat from escaping from night
b)
Clouds block sunlight during the day and allow heat to escape at night
c)
Clouds allow sunlight during the day and prevent heat from escaping from night
d)
Clouds allow sunlight during the day and allow heat to escape at night
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