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Energy Water & Climate Full Review

Total questions: 164

Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

As plant growth increases (x), runoff (y) __________

a)

b)

c)

d)

2.

As permeability (x) increases, runoff (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

As freezing (x) increases, runoff (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

As plant growth (x) increases, infiltration (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

As freezing (x) increases, infiltration (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

As particle size (x) increases, capillarity (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

As particle size (x) increases, surface area (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

Throughout one day (x) , the amount of evapotranspiration (y)__________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

As slope (x) increases, runoff (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

As particle size (x) increases, porosity (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

As slope (x) increases, infiltration (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

As pore size (x) increases, infiltration (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

As saturation (x) increases, infiltration (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

As pore size (x) increases, capillarity (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

As packing (x) increases, porosity (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

As roundness (x) increases, porosity (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

As particle size (x) increases, infiltration (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

As rainfall (x) increases, runoff (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.

As saturation (x) increases, runoff (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
20.

As particle size (x) increases, runoff (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
21.

During one year (x), the amount of evapotranspiration (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
22.

As particle size (x) increases, permeability (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
23.

As sorting (x) increases, porosity (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
24.

As permeability (x) increases, infiltration (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
25.

As slope (x) increases, infiltration (y) __________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.
Which current has a cooling effect on the climate of the west coast of South America? 
a)
Falkland Current
b)
Peru Current
c)
Benguela Current
d)
Brazil Current 
27.

Which diagram best illustrates how air rising over a mountain produces precipitation?

a)
b)
c)
d)
28.

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

29.

Land surfaces of Earth heat more rapidly than water surfaces because

a)

more energy from the Sun falls on land than on water

b)

land has a lower specific heat than water

c)

sunlight penetrates to greater depths in land than in water

d)

less of Earth’s surface is covered by land than by water

30.

The map shows an imaginary continent on Earth. Arrows represent prevailing wind directions. Letters A through D represent locations on the continent. Locations A and B are at the same latitude and at the same elevation at the base of the mountains.


Over the course of a year, compared to location B, location A will have

a)

less precipitation and a smaller temperature range

b)

less precipitation and a greater temperature range

c)

more precipitation and a smaller temperature range

d)

more precipitation and a greater temperature range

31.

The map shows an imaginary continent on Earth. Arrows represent prevailing wind directions. Letters A through D represent locations on the continent. Locations A and B are at the same latitude and at the same elevation at the base of the mountains.


The climate at location C is much drier than at location D. This difference is best explained by the fact that location C is located

a)

farther from any mountain range

b)

closer to a large body of water

c)

at a latitude that experiences longer average annual daylight

d)

at a latitude where air is sinking and surface winds diverge

32.

The cross section represents the windward and leeward sides of a mountain. The arrows show the direction of air movement over the mountain. Points X and Y represent locations on Earth’s surface.


Compared to the temperature and water vapor content of the air at location X, the temperature and water vapor content at location Y are most likely

a)

warmer and wetter

b)

warmer and drier

c)

cooler and wetter

d)

cooler and drier

33.

The planetary surface winds and air currents near Earth’s equator are usually

a)

converging and sinking

b)

diverging and sinking

c)

converging and rising

d)

diverging and rising

34.

In addition to carbon dioxide, two other major greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere are

a)

oxygen and nitrogen

b)

oxygen and methane

c)

water vapor and nitrogen

d)

water vapor and methane

35.

Earth’s polar regions have cold, dry climates because the Sun’s rays are at a

a)

low angle, and upper atmospheric air is sinking

b)

low angle, and upper atmospheric air is rising

c)

high angle, and lower atmospheric air is sinking

d)

high angle, and lower atmospheric air is rising

36.

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 Earth’s stratosphere layer

37.

Mount Kilimanjaro is located in eastern Africa at 3° S. Which climate factor best explains the presence of permanent snow on its peak?

a)

latitude

b)

elevation

c)

prevailing winds

d)

ocean currents

38.

In which cross section do the arrows represent the most probable direction of air movement over land and water surfaces at an ocean coast on a hot, sunny, summer afternoon?

a)
b)
c)
d)
39.

Which natural event periodically weakens western surface ocean currents in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, resulting in a change in air temperature and precipitation patterns in the United States?

a)

El Nino

b)

transpiration

c)

ocean tides

d)

volcanic eruptions

40.

Ocean gyres in the Northern Hemisphere consist of a number of surface ocean currents that, together, generally flow clockwise in a roughly circular pattern. Which list contains three warm surface ocean currents that make up most of the North Atlantic Ocean gyre?

a)

Kuroshio Current, North Pacific Current, and California Current

b)

Canary Current, North Equatorial Current,

and Equatorial Countercurrent

c)

Labrador Current, North Atlantic Current, and East Greenland Current

d)

North Equatorial Current, Gulf Stream Current, and North Atlantic Current

41.

The table shows the latitude and the average yearly temperature for four different cities.


It can be inferred from this table that the cities at higher latitudes have

a)

lower average yearly temperatures because these cities receive insolation at a higher angle during the year

b)

lower average yearly temperatures because these cities receive insolation at a lower angle during the year

c)

higher average yearly temperatures because these cities receive insolation at a higher angle during the year

d)

higher average yearly temperatures because these cities receive insolation at a lower angle during the year

42.

Which event temporarily slows or reverses surface ocean currents in the equatorial region of the Pacific Ocean, causing a disruption of normal weather patterns?

a)

tsunami

b)

volcanic eruption

c)

El Niño

d)

deforestation

43.

Mt. Marcy often has the coldest nighttime temperatures in New York State because of its

a)

latitude and planetary winds

b)

latitude and elevation

c)

longitude and planetary winds

d)

longitude and elevation

44.

Which graph best represents the average monthly temperatures for one year at a location in the Southern Hemisphere?

a)
b)
c)
d)
45.

London, England, is located at approximately 51° 30' north latitude and 0° longitude. Elmira, New York, is located at approximately 42° 10' north latitude and 76° 54' west longitude. What is one reason why London has a warmer average winter temperature than Elmira?

a)

London is located closer to the equator.

b)

London is located at a higher elevation.

c)

London’s climate is modified by the North Atlantic Ocean Current.

d)

London’s climate is modified by its longer duration of insolation.

46.

Which graph best shows the average annual amounts of precipitation received at different latitudes on Earth?

a)
b)
c)
d)
47.

Two cities are located at the same latitude and elevation. One city, located in the center of the United States, has cooler winters and warmer summers than the other city, which is located near the coast. Which statement best explains these seasonal differences?

a)

The air over continents is drier than the air over oceans.

b)

Cold airmasses usually originate over continents.

c)

A large body of water modifies coastal air temperatures.

d)

Warm ocean currents flow along most coastlines.

48.

The cross section shows how prevailing winds have caused different climates on the windwards and leeward sides of a mountain range.


Why does the windward side of this mountain have a wet climate?

a)

Rising air compresses and cools, causing the water droplets to evaporate

b)

Rising air compresses and warms, causing the water vapor to condense.

c)

Rising air expands and cools, causing the water vapor to condense.

d)

Rising air expands and warms, causing the water droplets to evaporate.

49.

During which season does city B usually experience the month with the highest average precipitation?

a)

spring

b)

summer

c)

fall

d)

winter

50.

City A has very little variation in temperature during the year because city A is located

a)

on the dry side of a mountain

b)

near the center of a large landmass

c)

on the wet side of a mountain

d)

near the equator

51.

It can be concluded that city C is located in the Southern Hemisphere because city C has

a)

small amounts of precipitation throughout the year

b)

large amounts of precipitation throughout the year

c)

its warmest temperatures in January and February

d)

its warmest temperatures in July and August

52.

Compared to land surface temperature changes, water surface temperature changes occur

a)

more slowly because water has a lower specific heat

b)

more slowly because water has a higher specific heat

c)

faster because water has a lower specific heat

d)

faster because water has a higher specific heat

53.
Why are temperature variations usually not as great on Long Island as they are in central New York State?
a)
Central New York State has a higher elevation.
b)
Central New York State is more heavily wooded.
c)
Long Island has a more southerly latitude.
d)
Long Island is surrounded by a large body of water. 
54.
The planetary winds on Earth are indicated by the curving arrows in the diagram. 
The curved paths of the planetary winds are a result of 
a)
changes in humidity.
b)
changes in temperature.
c)
Earth's rotation on its axis
d)
Earth's gravitational force
55.
Which location probably has the greatest annual rainfall?
a)
A
b)
F
c)
C
d)
D
56.
Which location probably has the greatest range in temperature during the year? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
H
d)
D
57.
Which city has the greatest temperature range? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
58.

Which event is inferred by most scientists to be responsible for a climate change that has recently led to a decrease in the size of most glaciers?

a)

a decrease in the rate of divergence of lithospheric plates along a mid-ocean ridge

b)

a decrease in the amount of insolation reaching Earth's surface

c)

an increase in the amount of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere

d)

an increase in the amount of vegetative cover in the tropics

59.

Adjacent water and landmasses are heated by the morning Sun on a clear, calm day. After a few hours, a surface wind develops. Which map best represents this wind's direction?

a)
b)
c)
d)
60.

Arrows on the maps below show differences in the direction of winds in the region of India and the Indian Ocean during January and July. Isobar values are recorded in millibars. Heavy monsoon rains usually occur in India during

a)

January, when winds blow from the land

b)

January, when winds blow toward high pressure

c)

July, when winds blow from the ocean

d)

July, when winds blow toward high pressure

61.
Water flows through permeable materials ____________________ than impermeable materials.
a)
slower
b)
faster
62.
The ___________________ the grain size, the faster the water will move through the soil.
a)
more mixed
b)
smaller
c)
larger
63.
Sand sediments are usually more permeable than silt sediments because sand grains are...
a)
larger
b)
smoother
c)
rounder
d)
more soluble
64.
Which diagram represents the soil with the greatest permeability?
a)
Choice 1
b)
Choice 2
c)
Choice 3
d)
Choice 4
65.

What is the relationship between soil type/particle size and permeability?

a)

The larger the particle size, the slower the permeability rate

b)

The smaller the particle size, the faster the permeability rate

c)

There is no relationship between particle size and permeability

d)

The larger the particle size, the faster the permeability rate

66.
Impermeable materials...
a)
have an abundance of pores.
b)
let water in.
c)
have little to no pores.
67.
the measure of the storage space available in an aquifer.
a)
aquifer
b)
permeability
c)
porosity
d)
divide
68.
The measure of how easily water can flow through an aquifer. 
a)
porosity
b)
permeability
c)
gradient
d)
divide
69.

Rain and snowmelt that infiltrates the ground is called

a)

backflow

b)

groundwater

c)

spongate

d)

infiltrate

70.

What concepts does this picture illustrate?

a)

Porosity because it has holes, and permeability is the flow of water

b)

Permeability because it has holes, and porosity is the flow of water

71.

When water is poured through a tube filled with sand, some of the water sticks to the sand grains, and does not drain out the bottom. This "sticking" is due to...

a)

capillarity

b)

porosity

c)

permeability

d)

infiltration

72.

As sediment size increases, capillarity...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

73.

As sediment size increases, porosity...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

74.

As sediment size increases, permeability...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

75.

Which of the following does NOT affect porosity?

a)

shape

b)

size

c)

sorting

d)

packing

76.

_______________ is the process of liquid water turning into water vapor.

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Transpiration

d)

Precipitation

77.

_______________ is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water.

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Transpiration

d)

Precipitation

78.

_______________ is the process where water vapor is released from the leaves of plants.

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Transpiration

d)

Precipitation

79.

Which of the following will increase the rate of evaporation?

CHOOSE 2 CORRECT ANSWERS.

a)

Increase temperature

b)

Decrease temperature

c)

Increase surface area

d)

Decrease surface area

80.

Which of the following will increase the rate of evaporation?

CHOOSE 2 CORRECT ANSWERS.

a)

Increase humidity

b)

Decrease humidity

c)

Increase wind

d)

Decrease wind

81.

If it doesn't rain for a month, the flow of water in the Hudson river will

a)

continue because groundwater seeps into the river and tributaries.

b)

stop completely because no water runs off the surface.

c)

increases due to a greater amount of runoff.

82.

As the slope of the land increases, permeability...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

83.

As the porosity of soil increases, permeability...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

84.

As particle size increases, permeability...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

85.

When the ground freezes, runoff...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

86.

As vegetation increases, runoff...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

87.

As land development increases, runoff...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

88.

Which of the following will cause an INCREASE in runoff?

CHOOSE ALL THAT ARE CORRECT.

a)

Decrease slope

b)

Increase saturation

c)

Increase land development

d)

Decrease vegetation

89.

Which of the following properties of soil will allow it to become saturated with water?

CHOOSE 2 CORRECT ANSWERS

a)

High porosity

b)

High permeability

c)

Low porosity

d)

Low permeability

90.

Which factors affect the porosity of soil?

CHOOSE ALL THAT ARE CORRECT.

a)

Packing

b)

Sorting

c)

Size

d)

Shape

e)

Density

91.

A, B, and C, represent the Sun’s rays striking ONE location in Florida at noon at three different times of the year.

Which represents the Sun's angle in December?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

92.

A, B, and C, represent the Sun’s rays striking ONE location in Florida at noon at three different times of the year.

Which represents the Sun's angle in June?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

93.

A, B, and C, represent the Sun’s rays striking ONE location in Florida at noon at three different times of the year.

Which represents the Sun's angle in March?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

94.

A, B, and C, represent the Sun’s rays striking ONE location in Florida at noon at three different times of the year.

Between the months of February and May, the Sun's angle will...

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stay the same

d)

decrease, then increase

95.

A, B, and C, represent the Sun’s rays striking ONE location in Florida at noon at three different times of the year.

Between the months of August and November, the Sun's angle will...

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stay the same

d)

decrease, then increase

96.

A, B, and C, represent the Sun’s rays striking ONE location in Florida at noon at three different times of the year.

What happens to the duration of insolation from A to B to C?

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

d)

Increases, then decreases

97.

What type of electromagnetic energy is radiated by Earth's surface?

a)

infrared

b)

visible light

c)

ultraviolet

d)

gamma rays

98.

Infrared energy emitted from Earth's surface is sometimes called

a)

terrestrial radiation

b)

gamma radiation

c)

alpha radiation

d)

convection radiation

99.

Earth's surface cools off at night because

a)

the heat is absorbed into the asthenosphere.

b)

infrared energy is radiated into space.

c)

the Moon radiates dark energy onto Earth.

d)

water releases more energy due to its low specific heat.

100.

Most terrestrial radiation is absorbed by

a)

greenhouse gases.

b)

gasoline.

c)

oxygen and nitrogen.

d)

the Sun.

101.

Which of the following ARE greenhouse gases.

CHOOSE ALL THAT ARE CORRECT.

a)

Methane

b)

Oxygen

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Water Vapor

e)

Ozone

102.

From sunrise to noon, your shadow length will...

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

increase, then decrease

d)

decrease, then increase

103.

From noon to sunset, your shadow length will...

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

increase, then decrease

d)

decrease, then increase

104.

From sunrise to sunset, your shadow length will...

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

increase, then decrease

d)

decrease, then increase

105.

Which factor has the greatest influence on the number of daylight hours that a particular Earth surface location receives?

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

c)

Diameter of Earth

d)

Distance from the Sun

106.

Which change would cause an increase in the amount of insolation absorbed at Earth’s surface?

a)

an increase in cloud cover

b)

an increase in atmospheric transparency

c)

a decrease in the duration of daylight

d)

a decrease in nitrogen gas

107.

How do clouds affect the temperature at the Earth's surface?

a)

Clouds block sunlight during the day and prevent heat from escaping at night.

b)

Clouds block sunlight during the day and allow heat to escape at night.

c)

Clouds allow sunlight to reach the Earth during the day and prevent heat from escaping at night.

d)

Clouds allow sunlight to reach the Earth during the day and allow heat to escape at night.

108.

Carbon dioxide, water vapor, and methane are considered "greenhouse gases" because

a)

these gases are kept in high concentrations inside greenhouses.

b)

they trap infrared radiation like the greenhouse glass.

c)

they have a slight green color.

d)

they reflect ultraviolet radiation like the walls of a greenhouse.

109.

A decrease in the amount of ozone in the atmosphere would cause...

a)

an increase in the greenhouse effect.

b)

a decrease in global temperatures.

c)

an increase in skin cancer.

d)

a decrease in Earth's rate of rotation.

110.

Which gas is helpful to living organisms because it blocks UV radiation from passing through the atmosphere?

a)

ozone

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

nitrogen

d)

oxygen

111.

What are the 3 factors that affect the angle of insolation?

CHOOSE 3 CORRECT ANSWERS!

a)

Time of day

b)

Time of year

c)

Latitude

d)

Longitude

e)

Earth's tilt

112.

Which choice correctly describes the greenhouse effect?

a)

Short-wave radiation is able to pass through the atmosphere, but long-wave radiation is unable to escape.

b)

Long-wave radiation is able to pass through the atmosphere, but short-wave radiation is unable to escape.

113.

The greenhouse effect is...

a)

Always good because it keeps Earth warm.

b)

Always bad because too much can lead to global warming.

c)

Both of these choices can be true.

114.

The temperature is greatest in areas where the angle of insolation is

a)

high

b)

low

115.

The most important factor causing the range of temperatures on Earth is

a)

angle of insolation

b)

distance from the Sun

c)

movement of air masses

d)

type of gases in the atmosphere

116.

When is the usually the warmest time of day?

a)

Noon

b)

2 PM

c)

7 PM

d)

10 AM

117.

When is the usually the coolest time of day?

a)

Midnight

b)

2 AM

c)

7 PM

d)

6 AM

118.

When is the usually the coolest time of year?

a)

January

b)

December

c)

November

d)

April

119.

When is the usually the warmest time of year?

a)

June

b)

July

c)

May

d)

September

120.

Two locations at the same latitude will have the same

a)

solar time

b)

angle of insolation

c)

amount of precipitation

d)

longitude

121.

As angle of insolation increases, shadow length...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

122.

As angle of insolation increases, intensity of insolation...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

123.

As latitude increases, intensity of insolation...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

124.

As latitude increases, angle of insolation...

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

125.

At what time of day is the angle of insolation greatest?

a)

Noon

b)

2 PM

c)

7 PM

d)

10 AM

126.

All objects warmer than 0° Kelvin (absolute zero) must be

a)

radiating electromagnetic energy

b)

condensing to form a gas

c)

warmer than 0° Celsius

d)

expanding in size

127.

By which process does starlight travel through space?

a)

absorption

b)

conduction

c)

convection

d)

radiation

128.

Which statement is the best example of heat energy transfer by conduction?

a)

Heat energy is transferred from the bottom to the top of a lake.

b)

Heat energy is transferred from the surface soil to the rocks below.

c)

Heat energy is transferred from the Earth's surface to the upper atmosphere.

d)

Heat energy is transferred from the Sun to the Earth.

129.

Which process is primarily responsible for the transfer of energy by air currents within the Earth's atmosphere?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

absorption

130.

The Earth loses heat energy to outer space mainly by

a)

radiation

b)

reflection

c)

convection

d)

conduction

131.

What method of energy transfer requires no medium for transfer?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

absorption

d)

radiation

132.

Infrared, ultraviolet, and visible light are all part of the solar spectrum. The basic difference between them is their

a)

wavelength

b)

source

c)

temperature

d)

speed

133.

Conduction is the transfer of heat energy by

a)

density differences

b)

molecular contact

c)

electromagnetic waves

d)

movement through a vacuum

134.

Energy is transferred from the Sun to Earth mainly by

a)

molecular collisions

b)

density currents

c)

electromagnetic waves

d)

red shifts

135.

The air above a burning candle is heated and rises. Which table correctly identifies the type of heat transfer within the rising air and the change in air density above the burning candle?

a)
b)
c)
d)
136.

Which statement about electromagnetic energy is correct?

a)

Violet light has a longer wavelength than red light.

b)

X-rays have a longer wavelength than infrared waves.

c)

Radio waves have a shorter wavelength than ultraviolet rays.

d)

Gamma rays have a shorter wavelength than visible light.

137.

The diagram shows a laboratory box used to demonstrate the process of convection in the atmosphere.


Which diagram has arrows that show the direction of airflow that occurs when the candle is burning?

a)
b)
c)
d)
138.

What is the primary method of heat transfer through solid rock during contact metamorphism?

a)

advection

b)

absorption

c)

convection

d)

conduction

139.

The process by which air flows from one location in the atmosphere to another is called

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

insolation

140.

When viewed from Earth, the light from very distant galaxies shows a red shift. This is evidence that these distant galaxies are

a)

moving away from Earth

b)

revolving around the Milky Way

c)

moving toward Earth

d)

revolving around the Sun

141.

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

a)

visible light

b)

gamma radiation

c)

ultraviolet

d)

infrared radiation

142.

Evidence that the universe is expanding is best supported by the observation that the wavelengths of light from distant galaxies are shifted toward the

a)

red end of the spectrum because they are shortened

b)

red end of the spectrum because they are lengthened

c)

blue end of the spectrum because they are shortened

d)

blue end of the spectrum because they are lengthened

143.

Which change in the heat energy content of water occurs when water changes phase from a liquid to a solid?

a)

gain of 334 Joules of heat energy per gram

b)

release of 334 Joules of heat energy per gram

c)

gain of 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram

d)

release of 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram

144.

Light from distant galaxies most likely shows a

a)

red shift, indicating that the universe is expanding

b)

red shift, indicating that the universe is contracting

c)

blue shift, indicating that the universe is expanding

d)

blue shift, indicating that the universe is contracting

145.

Equal areas of which type of Earth surface will absorb more insolation (sunlight) and radiate more energy back toward space in the same amount of time?

a)

light colored and rough

b)

dark colored and rough

c)

light colored and smooth

d)

dark colored and smooth

146.

Under identical conditions, which surface will reflect the greatest amount of insolation?

a)

a basaltic sand beach

b)

a pine tree forest

c)

a glacial ice sheet

d)

a blacktop parking lot

147.

When visible light strikes a snow-covered, flat field at a low angle, most of the energy will be

a)

absorbed by the snow

b)

refracted by the snow

c)

reflected by the snow

d)

radiated by the snow

148.

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

149.

Which group of substances is arranged in order of decreasing specific heat values?

a)

iron, granite, basalt

b)

copper, lead, iron

c)

dry air, water vapor, ice

d)

liquid water, ice, water vapor

150.

What is the heat energy required to change 2 grams of liquid water at 100ºC to water vapor at 100ºC?

a)

334 J

b)

2260 J

c)

668 J

d)

4520 J

151.

Which statement best describes the major heat flow associated with an iceberg as it drifts south from the Arctic Ocean into warmer water?

a)

Heat flows from the water into the ice

b)

Heat flows from the ice into the water

c)

A state of equilibrium exists, with neither ice nor water gaining or losing energy.

d)

Heat flows equally from the ice and the water into the surrounding air.

152.

Land surfaces of Earth heat more rapidly than water surfaces because

a)

more energy from the Sun falls on land than on water

b)

land has a lower specific heat than water

c)

sunlight penetrates to greater depths in land than in water

d)

less of Earth’s surface is covered by land than by water

153.

In which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is the maximum intensity of Earth’s incoming radiation?

a)

visible light

b)

gamma radiation

c)

ultraviolet

d)

infrared radiation

154.

Which change in the heat energy content of water occurs when water changes phase from a liquid to a gas?

a)

gain of 334 Joules of heat energy per gram

b)

release of 334 Joules of heat energy per gram

c)

gain of 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram

d)

release of 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram

155.

How much energy is needed to heat 3 grams of copper from 45°C to 49°C?

a)

4.6 J

b)

4008.0 J

c)

1.1 J

d)

1.5 J

156.

Which is correctly written about the process of freezing 2 grams of water?

a)

Water gains 668 J.

b)

Water gains 668 J/g.

c)

Water releases 668 J.

d)

Water releases 668 J/g.

157.

Energy always transfers from areas of

a)

low energy to high energy

b)

high energy to low energy

158.

Which type of electromagnetic energy is heat energy?

a)

Ultraviolet

b)

Infrared

c)

Visible light

d)

Microwaves

159.

Why does the ocean heat up slower than the sand at the beach?

a)

Water has a higher specific heat than the sand.

b)

Water has a lower specific heat than the sand.

c)

Water is liquid and sand is solid.

160.

What happens to temperature as an ice cube is melting?

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

161.

What happens to the temperature as water vapor condenses into liquid water?

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

162.

What happens to the temperature of water as it cools from 74°C to 55°C?

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

163.

How much energy is needed to heat 23.5 grams of basalt from 45°C to 88°C?

a)

848.8 J

b)

1010.5 J

c)

19.7 J

d)

36.1 J

164.

Select all choices that are correctly rounded AND are rounded to the correct value for Earth Science.

a)

9 --> 9.0

b)

34.45 --> 34.5

c)

66.6666666666666 --> 66.7

d)

85.000001 --> 85

e)

134.21 --> 134.0

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