Geog 1900 Exam 1 (College Geography 1900-Intro To
Weather And Climate Study Guide Exam 1): Qs & As
Identify the 4 spheres that comprise the Earth Correct Ans -
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
Lithosphere
Hydrosphere Correct Ans - Liquid realm of the Earth
- oceans, glaciers, water vapor, precipitation.
Atmosphere Correct Ans - a gaseous layer that surrounds Earth
- redistributes heat & moisture
- provides elements for life
- where weather phenomena occur
Biosphere Correct Ans - Encompasses all living organisms on Earth
Lithosphere Correct Ans - Outermost, solid layer of Earth
- layer of soil → nutrients
- landforms provide habitat
Identify elements used to describe/ measure atmospheric conditions
Correct Ans - -Temperature
-Moisture (Relative Humidity)
-Wind
-Precipitation
-Barometric Pressure
How does climate affect human activity or behavior? Correct Ans -
•Agriculture
•Clothing
•Architecture and Construction (ex: materials)
•Conservation Methods
•Engineering (ex: runways, roads, drainage)
•Hazard Planning (ex: flood insurance, seawalls for hurricanes)
, Define geographic grids Correct Ans - Latitude & longitude
Latitude Correct Ans - -Lines run E-W; determine N-S location
•Parallels - E-W lines circling globe
•Base Latitude Line - 0° (Equator)
Longitiude Correct Ans - -Lines run N-S; determine E-W location
•Meridians - N-S lines form half-circles & converge at poles
•Base Longitude Line - 0° (Prime Meridian)
SI System - Système International Correct Ans - Meters
Kilograms
Seconds
Temperature- C,K
C to F conversion Correct Ans - (C x 1.8) + 32
Calculate Kelvin Correct Ans - C+273
Derived Units (SI) Correct Ans - Area, Volume, Velocity, Acceleration,
Force, Pressure, Energy, Power
Pressure Correct Ans - Pascal (Pa)-Force per unit area.
What is the name of the gas in the atmosphere that makes up the largest
percentage? Correct Ans - Nitrogen at 78%-inactive
Gasses That Contribute Greenhouse Effect Correct Ans - Water vapor
(H2O)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Methane (CH4)
Ozone Correct Ans - O3 (form of oxygen)
-mostly in stratosphere
-absorbs UV radiation
Troposphere Correct Ans - 8-16 km thick.
site of weather, organisms, contains most atmospheric water vapor.
(temperature decreases with increasing altitude, pressure decreases)
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