CHAPTER 2 Test Yourself

CHAPTER 2 Test Yourself

Take this quiz to test your chapter knowledge.

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1. True or false? Seasonality increases as axial tilt decreases.

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2. True or false? The highest latitude the subsolar point can reach is 23.5° north and south.

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3. True or false? Temperature and heat are the same phenomenon.

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4. True or false? The greenhouse effect keeps Earth’s atmosphere warm and habitable.

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5. Multiple choice: On June 21, the subsolar point is

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6. Multiple choice: Which of the following absorbs most SWR from the Sun?

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7. Multiple choice: Which of the following locations would have the lowest average annual temperature?

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8. Multiple choice: Which of the following locations would have the highest annual temperature range?

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9. Fill in the blank: _____________________ causes the sky to be blue.

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10. Fill in the blank: Energy transfer by _____________________ occurs when a fluid such as the atmosphere or oceans circulate and mix.