Question 1

Explain how the weather can affect people's comfort and health.

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Question 2

The daily (diurnal)range of temperature is greatest next to the ____________________.

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Question 3

Using sprinklers to prevent crop damage from cold air works best when

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A)  the air is fairly humid.
B)  the air is fairly dry.
C)  ​the air is dry and hot.
D)  ​the air is dry and cold.
E)  ​it's over 30 degrees Celsius.

Question 4

A growing degree day for a particular crop is defined as a day on which the mean daily temperature is ____ degree above the base temperature (also known as the zero temperature) -the minimum temperature required for growth of that crop.

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A)  one
B)  two
C)  ​three
D)  ​four
E)  ​five

Question 5

In the Northern Hemisphere,which day has the fewest hours of daylight?

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A)  summer solstice
B)  winter solstice
C)  ​vernal equinox
D)  ​autumnal equinox
E)  ​spring solstice

Question 6

During the afternoon,the greatest temperature difference between surface air and the air several meters above occurs on a

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A)  clear,calm afternoon.
B)  clear,windy afternoon.
C)  ​cloudy,calm afternoon.
D)  ​cloudy,windy afternoon.
E)  ​cold,windy afternoon.

Question 7

Explain why runners on a clear,windless,summer afternoon may experience air temperatures of over 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit)at their feet and only 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit)at their waist.

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Question 8

In the Northern Hemisphere,summers are warmer than winters,even though Earth is actually closer to the Sun in January.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Over Earth as a whole,one would expect to observe the smallest variation in temperature from day to day and from month to month

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A)  at the North Pole.
B)  in the center of a large land mass.
C)  ​along the Pacific coast of North America.
D)  ​high in the mountains in the middle of a continent.
E)  ​on a small island near the equator.

Question 10

Thermometers are designed to measure ___________________ and are not placed in direct sunlight,whereas our bodies,on the other hand,are influenced by both air temperature and direct sunlight.Therefore,we usually feel ____________________ on a cold,calm,sunny day than a thermometer indicates.

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air temper...

Question 11

On what date is the Sun the most intense in the Northern Hemisphere?

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A)  July 15
B)  December 21
C)  ​June 21
D)  ​September 22
E)  ​March 20

Question 12

When a liquid thermometer is held in direct sunlight,

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A)  it will accurately measure the air temperature.
B)  it will measure a much higher temperature than that of the air.
C)  ​it will measure a much lower temperature than that of the air.
D)  ​it will measure the temperature of the Sun rather than the air.
E)  ​it can overheat and explode.

Question 13

Which of the following latitudes is closer to Earth's axis?

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A)  0°N
B)  15°N
C)  ​40°N
D)  ​60°N
E)  ​90°N

Question 14

Ideal conditions for a strong radiation inversion are a

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A)  clear,calm,dry,winter night.
B)  clear,calm,moist,summer night.
C)  ​cloudy,calm,moist,winter night.
D)  ​cloudy,windy,moist,summer night.
E)  ​clear,windy,dry,summer night.

Question 15

Because air temperatures normally decrease with increasing height,trees found on the cooler north-facing side of mountains are often those that usually grow

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A)  at lower elevations.
B)  near the Arctic circle.
C)  ​in arid climates.
D)  ​near the equator.
E)  ​at higher elevations.

Question 16

One would expect the lowest temperatures to be found next to the ground on a

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A)  clear,damp,windy night.
B)  cloudy night.
C)  ​clear,dry,calm night.
D)  ​clear,dry,windy night.
E)  ​rainy night.

Question 17

In the Northern Hemisphere,south-facing mountain slopes normally have a smaller diurnal range in temperature than north-facing slopes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Incoming solar radiation in middle latitudes is less in winter than in summer because the Sun's rays slant more and spread their energy over a larger area.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

On the summer solstice,the highest position of the noonday Sun is located

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A)  near the North Pole.
B)  in the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere.
C)  ​in the mid-latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere.
D)  ​near the South Pole.
E)  ​near the equator.

Question 20

Hypothermia is most common in

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A)  hot,humid weather.
B)  cold,wet weather.
C)  ​hot,dry weather..
D)  ​cold,dry weather,.
E)  ​cold,dry weather.

Exam 3: Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

On what date is the Sun the most intense in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Explain how the weather can affect people's comfort and health.

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In the Northern Hemisphere,summers are warmer than winters,even though Earth is actually closer to the Sun in January.

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Incoming solar radiation in middle latitudes is less in winter than in summer because the Sun's rays slant more and spread their energy over a larger area.

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Explain why runners on a clear,windless,summer afternoon may experience air temperatures of over 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit)at their feet and only 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit)at their waist.

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Thermometers are designed to measure ___________________ and are not placed in direct sunlight,whereas our bodies,on the other hand,are influenced by both air temperature and direct sunlight.Therefore,we usually feel ____________________ on a cold,calm,sunny day than a thermometer indicates.

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In the Northern Hemisphere,which day has the fewest hours of daylight?

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Ideal conditions for a strong radiation inversion are a

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In the Northern Hemisphere,south-facing mountain slopes normally have a smaller diurnal range in temperature than north-facing slopes.

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Because air temperatures normally decrease with increasing height,trees found on the cooler north-facing side of mountains are often those that usually grow

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On the summer solstice,the highest position of the noonday Sun is located

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Which of the following latitudes is closer to Earth's axis?

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The daily (diurnal)range of temperature is greatest next to the ____________________.

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Using sprinklers to prevent crop damage from cold air works best when

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During the afternoon,the greatest temperature difference between surface air and the air several meters above occurs on a

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Hypothermia is most common in

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When a liquid thermometer is held in direct sunlight,

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A growing degree day for a particular crop is defined as a day on which the mean daily temperature is ____ degree above the base temperature (also known as the zero temperature) -the minimum temperature required for growth of that crop.

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Over Earth as a whole,one would expect to observe the smallest variation in temperature from day to day and from month to month

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One would expect the lowest temperatures to be found next to the ground on a

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