Question 1

The fraction of the total radiation encountered that is reflected by a surface is called its _____ .
A) scattering
B) absorber
C) albedo
D) advection

Accepted Answer

The fraction of the total radiation encountered that is reflected by a surface is called its albedo.

Question 2

You are given a six- month assignment by your employer to work at a remote location in Australia. In order to pack as lightly as possible, you try to research the climate of the small town in Australia, but there is little data since no major cities are located within 300 miles. What are some geographic or other considerations that might help you "predict" what general weather patterns exist at the location?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

The closest invisible wavelengths to violet on the electromagnetic spectrum are called _____ and are responsible for sunburns.
A) infrared
B) short- wave
C) orange
D) ultraviolet

Accepted Answer

Ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths are the closest invisible wavelengths to violet on the electromagnetic spectrum and are responsible for sunburns. UV rays have higher energy than visible light, which can cause damage to skin cells and result in sunburns or even skin cancer.

Question 4

Considering the albedo of various surfaces, compare daily temperature ranges and means for an urban area to a more rural setting of crops and forests. Also, are there any other factors other than albedo that might affect these temperature variations?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

There has been some political discussion in the past few years about whether we are experiencing "Global Climate Change." How would you evaluate this debate?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 16: The Atmosphere: Composition, Structure, and Temperature

The fraction of the total radiation encountered that is reflected by a surface is called its _____ .

The closest invisible wavelengths to violet on the electromagnetic spectrum are called _____ and are responsible for sunburns.

Considering the albedo of various surfaces, compare daily temperature ranges and means for an urban area to a more rural setting of crops and forests. Also, are there any other factors other than albedo that might affect these temperature variations?

There has been some political discussion in the past few years about whether we are experiencing "Global Climate Change." How would you evaluate this debate?