ATMS 1002 Exam 2 With
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The thermometer that has a small dumbbell-shaped glass index marker in the
tube - ANSWER minimum thermometer
In the atmosphere, where does pressure decrease most rapidly with altitude?
- ANSWER in the lower part of the atmosphere
If tonights temperature is going to drop into the middle 20s (°F) and a fairly
stiff wind is predicted, probably the best way to protect an orchard against a
hard freeze is to (assume that cost is not a factor) - ANSWER sprinkle the
crops with water.
Lines connecting points of equal temperature are called - ANSWER isotherms
Assuming that the night will remain clear, calm, and unsaturated, the
predicted minimum temperature is 32°F. Suddenly the wind speed increases
and remains gusty throughout the night. The minimum temperature will
most likely be - ANSWER higher than predicted due to mixing
The lowest temperature is usually observed - ANSWER shortly after sunrise
Hurricanes are smaller in size than - ANSWER mid-latitude storms (or
cyclones).
In clear weather the air next to the ground is usually ____ than the air above
during the night - ANSWER colder
In clear weather the air next to the ground is usually ____ than the air above
,during the day. - ANSWER warmer
What thermometer is most likely to contain alcohol? - ANSWER a minimum
thermometer
The largest annual range of temperatures are found - ANSWER at polar
latitudes over land
An ideal shelter for housing a temperature-measurement instrument should
be - ANSWER white
On a hot, sunny and calm day, you lie on the ground and sunbathe. What
heat transfer processes are you subject to? - ANSWER radiation and
conduction
Warmer-than-average overnight temperatures are probably NOT associated
with - ANSWER a strong radiation inversion.
In summer, humid regions typically have ____ daily temperature ranges and
____ maximum temperatures than drier regions. - ANSWER smaller, lower
What is the atmospheric greenhouse effect primarily caused by? - ANSWER
the absorption and reemission of infrared radiation by the atmosphere
Incoming solar radiation in middle latitudes is less in winter than in summer
because: - ANSWER the sun's rays slant more and spread their energy over a
larger area
A thermometer that measures temperature and records it on a piece of chart
paper is called a - ANSWER thermograph
During the long Arctic winter, radiation inversions are - ANSWER frequent
When a liquid thermometer is held in direct sunlight - ANSWER it will
, measure a much higher temperature than that of the air.
This instrument obtains air temperature by measuring emitted infrared
energy. - ANSWER radiometer
How many heating degree-days would there be for a day with a maximum
temperature of 30°F and a minimum temperature of 20°F? (Assume a base
temperature of 65°F) - ANSWER 40
True or false: Hypothermia is a serious medical condition brought on by
higher than normal human body temperature. - ANSWER false
If all the water vapor in the atmosphere were to condense and fall to the
ground, the globe would be covered with about ____ of water. - ANSWER 1
inch
Hypothermia is most common in - ANSWER cold, wet weather.
Relative humidity changes with - ANSWER addition of water vapor to the air,
decreases in temperature, increases in temperature, removal of water vapor
from the air.
The air temperature is 45°F, the wind is blowing at 30 MPH, and the wind
chill temperature is 15°F. These conditions would be equivalent to - ANSWER
a 15°F air temperature and 0 MPH winds.
True or false: Dry air is less dense than humid air with the same temperature.
- ANSWER False
The percentage of water vapor present in the air compared to that required
for saturation is the - ANSWER relative humidity.
____ occupy or cover approximately 70% of the earths surface. - ANSWER
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The thermometer that has a small dumbbell-shaped glass index marker in the
tube - ANSWER minimum thermometer
In the atmosphere, where does pressure decrease most rapidly with altitude?
- ANSWER in the lower part of the atmosphere
If tonights temperature is going to drop into the middle 20s (°F) and a fairly
stiff wind is predicted, probably the best way to protect an orchard against a
hard freeze is to (assume that cost is not a factor) - ANSWER sprinkle the
crops with water.
Lines connecting points of equal temperature are called - ANSWER isotherms
Assuming that the night will remain clear, calm, and unsaturated, the
predicted minimum temperature is 32°F. Suddenly the wind speed increases
and remains gusty throughout the night. The minimum temperature will
most likely be - ANSWER higher than predicted due to mixing
The lowest temperature is usually observed - ANSWER shortly after sunrise
Hurricanes are smaller in size than - ANSWER mid-latitude storms (or
cyclones).
In clear weather the air next to the ground is usually ____ than the air above
during the night - ANSWER colder
In clear weather the air next to the ground is usually ____ than the air above
,during the day. - ANSWER warmer
What thermometer is most likely to contain alcohol? - ANSWER a minimum
thermometer
The largest annual range of temperatures are found - ANSWER at polar
latitudes over land
An ideal shelter for housing a temperature-measurement instrument should
be - ANSWER white
On a hot, sunny and calm day, you lie on the ground and sunbathe. What
heat transfer processes are you subject to? - ANSWER radiation and
conduction
Warmer-than-average overnight temperatures are probably NOT associated
with - ANSWER a strong radiation inversion.
In summer, humid regions typically have ____ daily temperature ranges and
____ maximum temperatures than drier regions. - ANSWER smaller, lower
What is the atmospheric greenhouse effect primarily caused by? - ANSWER
the absorption and reemission of infrared radiation by the atmosphere
Incoming solar radiation in middle latitudes is less in winter than in summer
because: - ANSWER the sun's rays slant more and spread their energy over a
larger area
A thermometer that measures temperature and records it on a piece of chart
paper is called a - ANSWER thermograph
During the long Arctic winter, radiation inversions are - ANSWER frequent
When a liquid thermometer is held in direct sunlight - ANSWER it will
, measure a much higher temperature than that of the air.
This instrument obtains air temperature by measuring emitted infrared
energy. - ANSWER radiometer
How many heating degree-days would there be for a day with a maximum
temperature of 30°F and a minimum temperature of 20°F? (Assume a base
temperature of 65°F) - ANSWER 40
True or false: Hypothermia is a serious medical condition brought on by
higher than normal human body temperature. - ANSWER false
If all the water vapor in the atmosphere were to condense and fall to the
ground, the globe would be covered with about ____ of water. - ANSWER 1
inch
Hypothermia is most common in - ANSWER cold, wet weather.
Relative humidity changes with - ANSWER addition of water vapor to the air,
decreases in temperature, increases in temperature, removal of water vapor
from the air.
The air temperature is 45°F, the wind is blowing at 30 MPH, and the wind
chill temperature is 15°F. These conditions would be equivalent to - ANSWER
a 15°F air temperature and 0 MPH winds.
True or false: Dry air is less dense than humid air with the same temperature.
- ANSWER False
The percentage of water vapor present in the air compared to that required
for saturation is the - ANSWER relative humidity.
____ occupy or cover approximately 70% of the earths surface. - ANSWER
