Diurnal Energy Budget Quiz

What is the typical albedo range for dark volcanic soil or dark rocks like basalt and slate?

• 5-10%

• 10-20%

• 20-30%

• 30-40%

What percentage of long-wave radiation is absorbed by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• a) 94%

• b) 80%

• c) 50%

• d) 6%

What type of radiation is absorbed by the land surface during the day?

• a) Long-wave radiation

• b) Short-wave solar radiation

• c) Microwave radiation

• d) Ultraviolet radiation

What is the effect of warm ocean currents on coastal areas?

• They cause different temperatures in winter and summer

• They cause equal temperatures in winter and summer

• They cause higher temperatures in winter

• They cause lower temperatures in summer

What is the main reason for the difference in radiation between the tropics and polar areas?

• Impact of solar radiation and curvature of the Earth

• Equal distribution of solar radiation

• High atmospheric pressure

• Movement of ocean currents

What happens to the heat in the oceans during the Southern Hemisphere winter?

• It is retained in the oceans

• It is lost to the atmosphere

• It is transferred to the land

• It is reflected back to space

What weather conditions are associated with cold fronts?

• Clear skies

• Heavy precipitation

• Light drizzle

• No precipitation

What type of clouds are made of water droplets?

• Cirrostratus clouds

• Cirrocumulus clouds

• Altostratus clouds

• Cirrus clouds

What has been one of the most significant changes in the last 60 years regarding atmospheric CO2 levels?

• Decrease from 400 ppm to 315 ppm

• Increase from 315 ppm to 392 ppm

• Increase from 200 ppm to 300 ppm

• Decrease from 392 ppm to 315 ppm

Which of the following is a possible cause of the rise in carbon dioxide?

• Increased use of solar panels

• Clearing of forests by burning

• Increased use of electric vehicles

• Decrease in industrial activities