Physical Geography Exam 1
The key terms of Physical Geography Exam 1 include, indirect radiation, Cartography, Perihelion, the plane of the ecliptic, Maps, Convection, spheres of the earth, lines of latitude, warm air mass, Rayleigh Scattering, spatial analysis, Mie Scattering.
What is the definition best for the term physical geography?
The study of maps and globes
The spatial analysis of components and natural processes that form Earth
the study of human interactions between earth’s environments
none of the above
What are the 4 realms/spheres of the earth?
Litho-, hydro-, gyro-, human-
Litho-, hydro-, atmo-, bio- correct
Liquid-, solid-, atmo-, gaseous-
Cryo-, hydro-, bio-, human-
Parallels are another term used to describe what?
lines of longitude
great circles
lines of latitude – correct
all of the above
the imagined distance between locations on a map
a device used to weigh maps
a ratio of distance between features on a map and real-world distance – correct
the length of a map’s outer edge
The design, production, and study of maps is called _______.
Cartography – correct
Spatial analysis
Topography
None of the above
do not pass through the center of the earth
includes all lines of latitude, except the equator
are not meridians
all of the above
The point in earth’s orbit around the sun in which the distance is shortest is known as:
Aphelion
Perihelion – correct
The flat plane on which the earth orbits around the sun is called:
The Plane of Orbit
The Plane of Axial Tilt
The Plane of the Ecliptic – correct
None of the above
All incoming radiation/energy the earth receives from the sun is known as:
Insolation
Solar wind
Ultraviolet rays
Indirect radiation
The transfer of heat & energy by physical contact (molecule to molecule) is:
Convection
Insolation
Absorption
Conduction – correct
The transfer of heat & energy by the circular mixing of matter is:
Convection – correct
Conduction
Absorption
None of the above
Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Argon are all examples of what types of gases in the atmosphere?
Constant gases – correct
Anthropogenic gases
Variable gases
Greenhouse gases
Water vapor (H2O gas), Ozone (O3), and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) are all examples of what types of gases in the atmosphere?
Constant gases
Anthropogenic gases
Variable gases – correct
Greenhouse gases
The general term used to describe the redirection and deflection of solar radiation by atmospheric gases or particulates is known as:
Reflection
Refraction
Albedo
Scattering – correct
In terms of humidity, which has the potential to hold more moisture?
Warm air mass – correct
Cold air mass
The earth is tilted on its axis relative to the Plane of the Ecliptic at what angle?
10 degrees
15 degrees
23.5 degrees – correct
15.75 degrees
What is the best definition for the term albedo?
An object’s ability to absorb incoming radiation/energy
The earth’s ability to rotate on it’s axis to reduce incoming solar radiation
An object’s ability to let energy phase through it
An object’s ability to reflect light/energy off it – correct
When radiation from the sun is reflected off of one object and absorbed by another object, this is know as what?
Direct radiation
Indirect radiation – correct
Albedo
Diffused radiation
What type of radiation does the sun emit?
Longwave radiation
Infrared radiation
Shortwave radiation
All of the above
What type of radiation does the earth emit?
Longwave radiation – correct
Infrared radiation
Shortwave radiation
All of the above
Which object is likely to have a higher albedo?
Parking lot blacktop
Dark green car
Lush forest
White snow – correct
Light being reflected off of gas molecules, thus creating blue skies, is an example of:
Rayleigh Scattering – correct
Mie Scattering
Light being reflected off of airborne particulates, thus creating rich & warm sunsets, is an example of:
Rayleigh Scattering
Mie Scattering – correct
What is the best definition for atmosphere?
The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art.
The envelope of gases that surrounds the planet.- correct
The altitude limits at which breathable air can still be found.
A & C
Why are cities typically warmer than surrounding countrysides?
The existence of dark, dense surfaces such as concrete
Lower ground moisture content
Higher concentrations in CO2
All of the above – correct