Electromagnetic Spectrum
What is evidence that the universe is expanding?
Explain using two pieces of evidence-- can use page 14
Three possible answers
1. Hubble's observation of redshift tell us that most galaxies and stars are moving apart
2. Temperature Measurements of Cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation are predicted by big bang theory
3. The darkness of the night sky tells us there must be galaxies whose light has still to reach us. So they can't be infinitely old
When rain falls on a soil surface, flooding at that location would most likely occur if the
A) soil pore spaces are filled to capacity
B) soil surface is covered with vegetation
C) soil surface is permeable
D) infiltration rate exceeds the precipitation rate
soil pore spaces are filled to capacity
A mT airmass would most likely originate over which type of Earth surface?
A) warm and moist
B) cold and dry
C) cold and moist
D) warm and dry
A) warm and moist
What event occurred at the same time as the Erosion of Taconic Mountains?
Queenston delta forms
An object that is a good radiator of electromagnetic waves is also a good
A) insulator from heat
B) reflector of heat
C) retractor of electromagnetic energy
D) absorber of electromagnetic energy
D) absorber of electromagnetic energy
Water will infiltrate surface material if the material is
A) permeable and saturated
B) permeable and unsaturated
C) impermeable and saturated
D) impermeable and unsaturated
B) permeable and unsaturated
9) What is the dewpoint temperature when the air temperature is 18C and the wet-bulb temperature is 13C.
A) 9DC
B) 6DC
C) 25DC
D) 13DC
A) 9
What celestial object has an equal period of revolution and rotation?
Earth's moon
At which temperature will iron radiate the least electromagnetic energy? (use pg 13 of reference tables)
A) 0 C
B) 230K
C) 32 F
D) 0 F
B) 230K
13) A
14) B
At what "pause" do Planetary Wind and Moisture Belts in the our atmosphere stop?
Tropopause
38) less
39)molecular collisions-- conduction
40) 25
Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to:
— Mix beads of two or more sizes.
— Use beads of varying shapes.
— Use an unsorted mixture of beads.
— Pack the beads more tightly together.
41) D
42) C
What mineral is also sometimes referred to as hornblende?
Amphibole
(3) ultraviolet and x rays
What rocks are oceanic crust and continental crust made up of?
Oceanic: granite
Continental: Basalt