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Multiple choice questions 1. Plays a crucial role in hydrological processes as it affects the rate of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. It is also a key factor in determining water quality and ecosystem dynamics. a. Atmosphere c. Humidit...

Multiple choice questions 1. Plays a crucial role in hydrological processes as it affects the rate of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. It is also a key factor in determining water quality and ecosystem dynamics. a. Atmosphere c. Humidity b. Solar Radiation d. Temperature 2. refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air. It is a key factor in weather and climate and affects comfort, health, and various environmental processes. a. Atmosphere c. Humidity b. Solar Radiation d. Temperature 3. A temperature variation that refers to the difference in temperature between day and night over a 24- hour cycle. a. Diurnal variation c. Seasonal variation b. Variation with latitude d. Variation with topography 4. Refers to how different geographic and environmental factors change as you move north or south from the equator. a. Diurnal variation c. Seasonal variation b. Variation with latitude d. Variation with topography 5. Refers to the temperature change that occurs throughout the year as the seasons change. a. Diurnal variation c. Seasonal variation b. Variation with latitude d. Variation with topography 6. A temperature variation that includes the differences in climate, vegetation, soil types, and even human activities based on the topographic features of an area. a. Diurnal variation c. Seasonal variation b. Variation with latitude d. Variation with topography 7. The process of quantifying the thermal energy of an object or environment, often expressed in degrees. Temperature plays a crucial role in a variety of scientific, industrial, and daily applications. a. Variation with altitude c. Temperature Measurements b. Variation with latitude d. Variation with topography 8. As altitude increases, temperature decreases. Various factors are responsible for this, including air pressure and water-vapour content. a. Variation with altitude c. Temperature Measurements b. Variation with latitude d. Variation with topography 9. It is the primary driver, with temperatures rising during the day due to sunlight and falling at night due to the absence of solar heating. a. Earth's Surface c. Solar Energy b. Solar Radiation d. Cloud Cover 10. Give At least three (3) types of temperature measurement devices. 1. D. Temperature 2. C. Humidity 3. A. Diurnal variation  4. B. Variation with latitude 5. A. Seasonal variation 6. D. Variation with topography 7. C. Temperature Measurements 8. A. Variation with altitude 9. B. Solar Radiation 10. Thermometers, Thermocouples, Resistance Temperature Detectors, Infrared Thermometers, Digital Thermometers. CE 410-CEC41S5A GROUP NO. 2 1. COSMIC RADIATION it comes from the sun and outer space and consists of positively charged particles, as well as gamma radiation. 2. DIFFUSE type of solar radiation that reaches the Earth's surface after having undergone multiple deviations in its trajectory, for example by gasses in the atmosphere. 3. AEROSOLS a suspension of solid or liquid particles. 4. GREENHOUSE EFFECT regulates the earth’s temperature by trapping some of the outgoing heat from the surface 5. ALBEDO a subset of reflected solar radiation that specifically refers to sunlight reflected off the Earth’s surface 6. HADLEY CELL it is located near the equator, between approximately 0° and 30° latitude. 7. SOLAR RADIATION the primary energy source for most processes in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. 8. PRIMARILY DIAGNOSTIC X-RAYS is the most significant man-made source of radiation exposure 9. THE FERREL CELL It is located between approximately 30° and 60° latitude. 10. TROPOPAUSE it marks the upper boundary of the troposphere, acting as the dividing line between the troposphere and the stratosphere. 11.HORSE LATITUDE refer to the dividing latitudes, 30 degrees North and South from the equatorial line, that defines the boundary where air is separated, in which one direction points toward the poles, and the other back to the equator. 12. TOBACCO Give one example of products that contains radioactive materials 13. VERTICAL CIRCULATION It focuses on the upward and downward movement of air in the vertical dimension 14. INTERNAL it is one of the Natural sources that our bodies have natural radionuclides, such as Potassium 40, which are essential for life and contribute to internal radiation exposure. 15. DIRECT It penetrates the atmosphere and reaches the Earth's surface without dispersing at all on the way. MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following atmospheric circulation cells is located between the equator and approximately 30° latitude? a) Polar Cell b) Ferrel Cell c) Hadley Cell d) Single-Cell Answer: c) Hadley Cell 2. What type of winds are typically associated with the Ferrel Cell in the mid-latitudes? a) Trade winds b) Polar easterlies c) Westerly winds d) Monsoon winds Answer: c) Westerly winds 3. In which of Earth's general circulation models is the entire atmosphere represented by a single continuous circulation cell from the equator to the poles? a) Hadley Cell model b) Single-Cell model c) Three-Cell model d) Polar Cell model Answer: b) Single-Cell model 4. Which process occurs at the surface of the Polar Cell near 60° latitude? a) Warm air rises, causing high pressure b) Cold air descends, forming a low-pressure zone c) Cold air descends, forming a high-pressure zone d) Warm air meets cold air, causing low-pressure formation Answer: d) Warm air meets cold air, causing low-pressure formation 5. The three-cell model accounts for the Coriolis effect, which is responsible for the curved paths of which types of winds? a) Trade winds, westerlies, and polar easterlies b) Monsoon winds and sea breezes c) Hurricanes and typhoons d) Jet streams and katabatic winds Answer: a) Trade winds, westerlies, and polar easterlies 6. What is the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)? a) A region of high pressure near the poles b) A dynamic zone where the sun’s energy is most focused, causing low pressure and frequent rainstorms c) A fixed area of concentrated sunlight near the equator d) A high-pressure system located at the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn Answer: b) A dynamic zone where the sun’s energy is most focused, causing low pressure and frequent rainstorms 7. What causes the formation of the Equatorial Low? a) The rising of cold air in polar regions b) The concentrated solar energy at the equator, causing warm air to rise and create a low-pressure zone c) The descending air from the subtropical high d) The collision of air masses from the Polar and Ferrel Cells Answer: b) The concentrated solar energy at the equator, causing warm air to rise and create a low- pressure zone 8. What term refers to the high-pressure areas located at approximately 30° North and South latitude? a) Polar Lows b) ITCZ c) Subtropical Highs d) Equatorial Lows Answer: c) Subtropical Highs 9. What is the primary difference between the vertical circulation in the Hadley Cell and the Ferrel Cell? a) The Hadley Cell involves upward air movement, while the Ferrel Cell involves downward air movement b) The Hadley Cell involves descending air, while the Ferrel Cell involves rising air c) The Hadley Cell involves polar air, while the Ferrel Cell involves equatorial air d) The Ferrel Cell involves high-pressure systems, while the Hadley Cell involves low-pressure systems Answer: b) The Hadley Cell involves descending air, while the Ferrel Cell involves rising air 10. What are Horse Latitudes? a) Regions of strong winds near the equator b) Areas of calm winds and high pressure located at 30° North and South latitude c) Areas where polar and tropical winds meet d) The boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere Answer: b) Areas of calm winds and high pressure located at 30° North and South latitude 11. What is the primary cause of a monsoon? a) Changes in sea temperature b) Seasonal shifts in the direction of prevailing winds c) Global warming d) Tectonic activity Answer: b) Seasonal shifts in the direction of prevailing winds 12. When does the Southwest Monsoon (Hanging Habagat) occur in the Philippines? a) July-September b) October-May c) January-March d) April-June Answer: a) July-September 13. What type of breeze occurs at night when the land cools down faster than the sea? a) Sea breeze b) Mountain breeze c) Land breeze d) Valley breeze Answer: c) Land breeze 14. What causes a valley breeze to occur during the day? a) The rapid cooling of mountain slopes b) The faster heating of valley slopes compared to mountain slopes c) The movement of ocean currents d) Temperature differences between sea and land Answer: b) The faster heating of valley slopes compared to mountain slopes 15. How do monsoons impact agriculture in regions like the Philippines? a) Monsoons cause dry and wet seasons, which regulate planting and harvesting cycles b) Monsoons bring only dry seasons, hindering crop growth c) Monsoons have no significant effect on agriculture d) Monsoons create constant rainfall, leading to flooding and crop loss Answer: a) Monsoons cause dry and wet seasons, which regulate planting and harvesting cycles