Question 1

The average daily water consumption per person in the United States is roughly ________ gallons/day .
A) 1
B) 5
C) 50
D) 175

Accepted Answer

The average daily water consumption per person in the United States is approximately 175 gallons per day, which includes all uses such as drinking, bathing, cooking, and other household activities.

Question 2

Gray-colored clouds have larger water droplets than do white clouds.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

From this graph, estimate the temperature of a parcel of air that has risen to 400 m. 
A) 26ºC
B) 27.5ºC
C) 25ºC
D) 1.5ºC

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

In the continental United States, there are greater temperature extremes in the state of North Dakota than in the state of Washington because
A) North Dakota is farther north than Washington.
B) North Dakota is more mountainous than Washington.
C) there is no ocean near North Dakota.
D) the dry adiabatic lapse rate is greater in North Dakota.

Accepted Answer

North Dakota experiences greater temperature extremes than Washington primarily because it is located farther from the moderating influence of the ocean. The presence of an ocean nearby tends to moderate temperature fluctuations, making climates milder. Washington, being closer to the Pacific Ocean, has more moderate temperatures, while North Dakota, situated far from any ocean, experiences more extreme temperature variations due to the lack of this moderating effect.

Question 5

When a glass filled with a cold beverage "sweats" forming bubbles of water on the surface, water evaporating from the beverage is what is appearing on the glass.

Accepted Answer

The water forming on the glass comes from the air. The cold temperature of the glass causes moisture in the warm air to condense into water droplets on the surface.

Question 6

The incoming solar energy that does eventually reach Earth's surface
A) is eventually emitted back into space.
B) shows up as an increase in temperature.
C) is re-emitted by Earth, but largely in the infrared wavelength range.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

The incoming solar energy that reaches Earth's surface is indeed eventually emitted back into space, contributes to an increase in temperature, and is re-emitted by Earth largely in the infrared wavelength range. This process is part of Earth's energy balance, which helps regulate the planet's climate.

Question 7

A amount of gaseous water in the air is
A) atmospheric pressure.
B) altitude.
C) relative humidity.
D) ultraviolet light intensity.

Accepted Answer

Relative humidity is the term used to describe the amount of gaseous water (water vapor) in the air. It is a measure of the current air moisture content compared to the maximum it could hold at that temperature, expressed as a percentage.

Question 8

The majority of the Sun's total energy output occurs as
A) yellow light.
B) ultraviolet light.
C) infrared energy.
D) gamma radiation.

Accepted Answer

Infrared energy is the majority of the Sun's total energy output.

Quiz 7: Earths Waters , Atmosphere of Earth, Weather and Climate

The average daily water consumption per person in the United States is roughly ________ gallons/day .

Gray-colored clouds have larger water droplets than do white clouds.

From this graph, estimate the temperature of a parcel of air that has risen to 400 m.

In the continental United States, there are greater temperature extremes in the state of North Dakota than in the state of Washington because

When a glass filled with a cold beverage "sweats" forming bubbles of water on the surface, water evaporating from the beverage is what is appearing on the glass.

The incoming solar energy that does eventually reach Earth's surface

A amount of gaseous water in the air is

The majority of the Sun's total energy output occurs as