GEL 111 Earth Science - Unit 7 Quiz | Questions and Answers - Score 29/30

Unit 7 Quiz
Due May 16 at 11:59pm Points 30 Questions 30
Available Mar 29 at 12am - May 23 at 11:59pm about 2 months
Time Limit 45 Minutes




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Question 1 pts


The line separating the dark half of Earth from the lighted half is called
.


the circle of illumination


the Tropic of Cancer


the inclination of the axis


the Tropic of Capricorn




Question 2 pts

, Solar radiation is , as compared to the emitted by
Earth.


short-wave radiation; long-wave radiation


long-wave radiation; short-wave radiation


infrared radiation; visible light


heat; electromagnetic radiation




Question 3 pts


Above the stratosphere is a layer called the where
temperatures decrease with an increase in altitude.


mesosphere


troposphere


stratosphere


ionosphere




Question 4 pts


The parallel of latitude, 23½° north latitude, marking the northern limit of
the sun's vertical rays is called .


the Tropic of Capricorn