Question

1/ The diurnal range of temperatures tends to be largest _____.

a. in dry, cloud-free areas

b. in rainy areas

c. over the ocean

d. in very humid regions

2/ Suppose beans are planted in South Carolina on May 1. If the beans need 1200 growing degree days before they can be picked, and if the mean temperature for each day during May and June is 70 °F, in about how many days will the beans be ready to pick? (Assume a base temperature of 50 °F.)

a. 120

b. 90

c. 30

d. 60

3/ What three factors help account for small diurnal temperature ranges in humid regions?

a. haze, clouds, damp ground

b. clear skies, heat, moist air

c. haze, clouds, moist air

d. haze, smog, damp ground

4/ What are the ideal conditions for a strong radiation conversion?

a. turbulent, moist air; long night; no clouds

b. calm, dry air; short night; cloudy

c. calm, moist air; long night; scattered clouds

d. calm, dry air; long night; no clouds

Answer 1