Free Printable Energy, Insolation & Seasons Review

1.

Which gas is considered a major greenhouse gas?

a)

methane

b)

hydrogen

c)

oxygen

d)

nitrogen

2.

The picture below shows a calorimeter being used to demonstrate a method of heat transfer. One cup is filled with hot water, and the other cup is filled with cold water. A metal bar extends through the lids into the water in both cups. Thermometers record changes in temperature.

This calorimeter demonstrates the transfer of heat through the metal bar from

a)

cold water to hot water by radiation

b)

cold water to hot water by conduction

c)

hot water to cold water by convection

d)

hot water to cold water by conduction

3.

A solar water heater contains fluid-filled tubing that absorbs sunlight energy on its outside surface. Which tubing exterior will best absorb insolation?

a)

dark-colored and rough

b)

light-colored and rough

c)

light-colored and smooth

d)

dark-colored and smooth

4.

Which gas absorbs some of the harmful insolation in Earth's upper atmosphere before that insolation reaches Earth's surface?

a)

ozone

b)

oxygen

c)

hydrogen

d)

nitrogen

5.

Equal areas of which type of surface will reflect the most insolation?

a)

snow-covered field

b)

light gray rooftop

c)

black paved road

d)

dark tropical forest

6.

The diagram represents a plastic hemisphere upon which lines have been drawn to show the apparent paths of the Sun at the location in New York State on the first day of each season. Letters A through I represent points on the path.

Which point represents noon at the time of maximum insolation?

a)

c

b)

A

c)

F

d)

G

7.

The diagram represents a plastic hemisphere upon which lines have been drawn to show the apparent paths of the Sun at the location in New York State on the first day of each season. Letters A through I represent points on the path.

A similar plastic hemisphere was plotted for a location 15º south of this location. Which diagram below best represents this

hemisphere?

a)

b)

c)

d)

8.

The diagram represents a plastic hemisphere upon which lines have been drawn to show the apparent paths of the Sun at the location in New York State on the first day of each season. Letters A through I represent points on the path.

What is the total number of hours needed for the Sun to follow path EBH?

a)

8

b)

10

c)

12

d)

16

9.

Letters A, B, C, and D represent Earth's position at the beginning of each season.

The diagram below shows how Earth is illuminated [lighted] by the Sun as viewed from above the North Pole. In which orbital position would Earth be illuminated as shown?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.

Letters A, B, C, and D represent Earth's position at the beginning of each season.

Which position of Earth represents the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

C

b)

A

c)

B

d)

D

11.

12. What is the primary source of energy for Earth's weather systems?

a)

Incoming solar radiation

b)

Subtropical jet streams

c)

Precipitation from clouds

d)

Heat from Earth's interior

12.

In which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is the maximum intensity of Earth's outgoing radiation?

Refer to ESRT p 14

a)

infrared

b)

visible light

c)

gamma rays

d)

ultraviolet

13.

Which two forms of electromagnetic energy are used to produce the most spectacular fluorescence when placed in darkness?

Refer to ESRT p 14

a)

ultraviolet and infrared

b)

microwaves and infrared

c)

ultraviolet and x rays

d)

microwaves and x rays

14.

During explosive volcanic eruptions, large amounts of ash entering Earth's atmosphere often rise to an altitude of 20 kilometers. What is the most likely effect of this ash cloud?

a)

a decrease in the insolation reaching

Earth's surface

b)

a decrease in the thickness of Earth's

stratosphere layer

c)

an increase in the insolation reaching

Earth's surface

d)

an increase in the thickness of the Earth's

stratosphere layer

15.

The seasonal shifts of Earth's planetary wind and moisture belts are due to changes in the

Refer to ESRT p 14

a)

latitude that receives the Sun's vertical

rays

b)

rate of Earth's rotation on its axis

c)

amount of energy given off by the Sun

d)

distance between Earth and the Sun

16.

Which two locations are receiving the same intensity of insolation?

a)

D and B

b)

B and C

c)

C and D

d)

A and B

17.

The cross section represents the effect of Earth's atmosphere on energy from the Sun. Arrows labeled A, B, C, D, and E represent some possible paths of this insolation. The dashed arrows represent energy reradiated from Earth's surface.

Which type of surface material absorbs and reradiates the greatest amount of energy?

a)

dark with a rough texture

b)

white with a rough texture

c)

dark with a smooth texture

d)

white with a smooth texture

18.

The cross section represents the effect of Earth's atmosphere on energy from the Sun. Arrows labeled A, B, C, D, and E represent some possible paths of this insolation. The dashed arrows represent energy reradiated from Earth's surface.

Which arrows represent reflected insolation?

a)

A and E

b)

C and D

c)

D and A

d)

B and C

19.

The cross section represents the effect of Earth's atmosphere on energy from the Sun. Arrows labeled A, B, C, D, and E represent some possible paths of this insolation. The dashed arrows represent energy reradiated from Earth's surface.

Compared to path D, the amount of energy reaching Earth's surface following path B is likely

a)

less, because atmospheric transparency is less

b)

more, because atmospheric transparency is greater

c)

less, because atmospheric transparency is greater

d)

more, because atmospheric transparency is less

20.

When equal masses of ice and liquid water receive the same amount of energy, without a change in state, the ice changes temperature faster than the liquid water does because the

Refer to ESRT p 1

a)

specific heat of ice is greater than the

specific heat of liquid water

b)

density of ice is greater than the density of

liquid water

c)

specific heat of ice is less than the specific

heat of liquid water

d)

density of ice is less than the density of

liquid water

21.

An observer in New York City measured the angle of insolation at solar noon each day. During which month did this observer see the noontime angle of insolation increase each day?

a)

April

b)

July

c)

December

d)

September

22.

The diagram represents a simplified model of the incoming (solar) and outgoing (terrestrial) electromagnetic radiation of Earth's energy budget.

Which color and texture of Earth materials absorbs the greatest amount of short-wave radiation from the Sun?

a)

light color and smooth texture

b)

dark color and smooth texture

c)

light color and rough texture

d)

dark color and rough texture

23.

The diagram represents a simplified model of the incoming (solar) and outgoing (terrestrial) electromagnetic radiation of Earth's energy budget.

Two major greenhouse gases that absorb outgoing long-wave radiation within the atmosphere are

a)

methane and carbon dioxide

b)

nitrogen and carbon dioxide

c)

methane and oxygen

d)

nitrogen and oxygen

24.

What is the latitude of this location?

a)

0°

b)

23.5° N

c)

23.5° S

d)

90° N

25.

Which type of electromagnetic radiation listed below has the longest wavelength?

Refer to ESRT p 14

a)

infrared

b)

red visible light

c)

ultraviolet

d)

violet visible light

26.

The intensity of insolation at solar noon from November 1 to February 1 in New York State will

a)

decrease, then increase

b)

increase, only

c)

decrease, only

d)

increase, then decrease

27.

Equal areas of which surface will typically absorb the greatest amount of insolation?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

28.

Which process primarily transfers heat by moving air?

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

Transpiration

29.

Which line on the graph best represents the average monthly insolation received at the equator?

a)

D

b)

A

c)

B

d)

C

30.

Base your answer to the following question on the diagram below, which shows the apparent paths of the Sun at the beginning of each season for an observer at a location in Connecticut.

In which compass direction must the observer look to locate the noontime Sun?

a)

South

b)

North

c)

Northeast

d)

Southwest

31.

What season is it for us in the Northern Hemisphere in the picture?

a)

Summer

b)

Winter

c)

Fall

d)

Spring

32.

At position C, which hemisphere would have winter?

a)

Northern hemisphere

b)

Southern hemisphere

33.

The model below shows the apparent path of the Sun as seen by an observer in New York State on the first day of one of the four seasons.

This apparent path of the Sun was observed on the first day of

a)

spring

b)

summer

c)

fall

d)

winter

34.

The diagram below represents Earth as viewed from space. Letter A represents the angle of tilt of Earth's rotational axis. Line XY is perpendicular to the plane of Earth's orbit.

What is the value of the angle represented by letter A?

a)

15.0°

b)

23.5°

c)

66.5°

d)

90.0°

35.

Match each Season to the correct starting date

a)

Summer

1.

June 21

b)

Fall

2.

September 23

c)

Winter

3.

December 21

d)

Spring

4.

March 21

36.

Match each date to the location on Earth where the sun is directly overhead (90∘∢) at solar noon.

a)

June 21

1.

Tropic of Cancer

b)

September 23

2.

Equator

c)

December 21

3.

Tropic of Capricorn

37.

Match each numbered path to the correct season

a)

1

1.

Winter Solstice

b)

2

2.

Spring/Fall Equinox

c)

3

3.

Summer Solstice

38.

Match each numbered path to the correct date

a)

1

1.

December 21

b)

2

2.

March 21

September 23

c)

3

3.

June 21

39.

Select the location of sunrise on the Summer Solstice for someone in Hudson Falls

A

B

C

40.

Select the location of solar noon on the Equinox for someone in Hudson Falls

A

B

C

41.

Select the path that shows the longest amount of daylight and highest angle of the Sun for an observer in Hudson Falls, NY

A

B

C

42.

On an equinox, every location on Earth experiences

a)

12 hours of day

12 hours of night

b)

8 hours of day

16 hours of night

c)

16 hours of day

8 hours of night

43.

Which line on the graph best represents the average monthly insolation received at the equator?

a)

D

b)

A

c)

B

d)

C

44.

What is the latitude of this location?

a)

0°

b)

23.5° N

c)

23.5° S

d)

90° N

45.

Letters A, B, C, and D represent Earth's position at the beginning of each season.

The diagram below shows how Earth is illuminated [lighted] by the Sun as viewed from above the North Pole. In which orbital position would Earth be illuminated as shown?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

46.

The diagram represents a plastic hemisphere upon which lines have been drawn to show the apparent paths of the Sun at the location in New York State on the first day of each season. Letters A through I represent points on the path.

What is the total number of hours needed for the Sun to follow path EBH?

a)

8

b)

10

c)

12

d)

16

47.

The diagram represents a plastic hemisphere upon which lines have been drawn to show the apparent paths of the Sun at the location in New York State on the first day of each season. Letters A through I represent points on the path.

A similar plastic hemisphere was plotted for a location 15º south of this location. Which diagram below best represents this

hemisphere?

a)

b)

c)

d)

48.

The Northern Hemisphere gets __________ sunlight in the winter, which leads to _________ temperatures.

a)

less direct, hotter

b)

less direct, colder

c)

more direct, hotter

d)

more direct, colder

49.

Most of the long-wave energy radiated from Earth and lost to space on a cloudless night is

a)

ultraviolet

b)

gamma rays

c)

visible light

d)

infrared

50.

During which phase change will two grams of water release 668 joules of heat energy? [ESRT p 1]

a)

melting

b)

condensation

c)

vaporization

d)

freezing

Energy, Insolation & Seasons Review

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