Exam #1 Mini Quiz - Atmosphere and Energy_ PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LECTURE

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Exam #1 Mini Quiz - Atmosphere and Energy Due Jul 3 at 11:59pm Points 5 Questions 10 Available until Jul 3 at 11:59pm Time Limit 120 Minutes Allowed Attempts 20 Instructions This quiz was locked Jul 3 at 11:59pm. Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 2 10 minutes 5 out of 5 Attempt 1 17 minutes 3.5 out of 5 Score for this attempt: 5 out of 5 Submitted Jun 8 at 8:44pm This attempt took 10 minutes. This is a quiz which contains 10 random questions taken from a larger group of potential exam questions. It is to your advantage to retake the quiz several times so that you experience as many different questions as possible. You may take the quiz up to 20 times (more if you email me a request). 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 1 As the sun rises, the air heats. Which of the following accurately summarizes this process in the correct order?

air touching the surface heats by conduction >>> radiation inputs exceed outputs >>> heated air rises by convection >>> surface heats surface heats >>> radiation inputs exceed outputs >>> heated air rises by convection >>> air touching the surface heats by conduction heated air rises by convection >>> surface heats >>> air touching the surface heats by conduction >>> radiation inputs exceed outputs radiation inputs exceed outputs >>> surface heats >>> air touching the surface heats by conduction >>> heated air rises by convection Correct! Correct! 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 2 The most abundant (common) gas in the atmosphere (specifically the homosphere) is: water vapor argon carbon dioxide nitrogen Correct! Correct! oxygen 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 3

Which of these surfaces would likely have the highest albedo? corn field Snow covered field Correct! Correct! Blacktop/asphalt parking lot Sandy beach Green pasture 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 4 You are at an elevation of 2000 feet and the temperature is 80°F. Based on the normal lapse rate of 3.5F°/1000ft, what should the temperature be when you arrive at an elevation of 4,000 feet? 76.5°F 87°F 83.5°F 73°F Correct! Correct! 50°F 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 5 As a scientist, you gather the following data for a radiation budget of a parking lot surface: 50 units incoming shortwave, 25 units outgoing

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