GEOL 1302 Test 1 Review (Ch 1-4 (part of 4)) Dr. Yuxuan Wang - University of
Houston|Climate Science & Earth System Analysis Exam: Atmospheric Layers,
Hydrosphere, Cryosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere, Carbon and Biogeochemical
Cycles, Global Radiative Equilibrium, Greenhouse Effect, Greenhouse Gases,
Modern Climate Change, Paleoclimate, Lapse Rates, Temperature Inversions,
Ozone Concentration, Stratospheric Protection, Climate Vulnerability,
Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies, Essential Climate Variables (ECVs), Remote
Sensing, In Situ Observations, Satellites and Geostationary Coverage, Argo
Ocean Networks, Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS), IPCC Scientific
Assessment, NOAA Monitoring, Stefan-Boltzmann Law, Wien’s Displacement
Law, Electromagnetic Radiation, Infrared Radiation, Energy Flux, Climate
Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, Standard Deviation), Recurrence
Intervals, Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, Köppen Classification, and
Sustainability Principles Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete
A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Earth's climate is defined as the state of a complex ___________.
system
A _____________ is an arbitrary portion of the universe with fixed or moveable boundaries or
walls, which may contain matter, energy or both.
,system
In this course, climate change refers to _____________ climate change that has been happening
since human dominates the earth (~ 2000 years ago), as opposed to _______________ change
(e.g. millions of years ago)
modern,
paleoclimate
What is the typical time period we need to study the climate or to establish scientology
breakaway in warmth?
30 year average of a weather variable or any other variable of the climate system
Hydrosphere
All water
Cyrosphere
Ice
Lithosphere
Crust and upper mantle
, Biosphere
All of Earth's ecosystems where life exists.
Atmosphere
well-mixed envelope of gases at the interface of Earth and space.
Earth's climate system is considered a closed system because there is practically no exchange of
mass between Earth and space. True or False?
True
Lapse rate
Temperature changes with increase in altitude
Why is there a temperature inversion in the stratosphere?
ozone layer absorbing heat from UV radiation
The five components/spheres that make up our climate system.
Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Cyrosphere, Lithosphere, and Biosphere.
Do open systems exchange mass and/or energy?
Houston|Climate Science & Earth System Analysis Exam: Atmospheric Layers,
Hydrosphere, Cryosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere, Carbon and Biogeochemical
Cycles, Global Radiative Equilibrium, Greenhouse Effect, Greenhouse Gases,
Modern Climate Change, Paleoclimate, Lapse Rates, Temperature Inversions,
Ozone Concentration, Stratospheric Protection, Climate Vulnerability,
Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies, Essential Climate Variables (ECVs), Remote
Sensing, In Situ Observations, Satellites and Geostationary Coverage, Argo
Ocean Networks, Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS), IPCC Scientific
Assessment, NOAA Monitoring, Stefan-Boltzmann Law, Wien’s Displacement
Law, Electromagnetic Radiation, Infrared Radiation, Energy Flux, Climate
Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, Standard Deviation), Recurrence
Intervals, Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, Köppen Classification, and
Sustainability Principles Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete
A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Earth's climate is defined as the state of a complex ___________.
system
A _____________ is an arbitrary portion of the universe with fixed or moveable boundaries or
walls, which may contain matter, energy or both.
,system
In this course, climate change refers to _____________ climate change that has been happening
since human dominates the earth (~ 2000 years ago), as opposed to _______________ change
(e.g. millions of years ago)
modern,
paleoclimate
What is the typical time period we need to study the climate or to establish scientology
breakaway in warmth?
30 year average of a weather variable or any other variable of the climate system
Hydrosphere
All water
Cyrosphere
Ice
Lithosphere
Crust and upper mantle
, Biosphere
All of Earth's ecosystems where life exists.
Atmosphere
well-mixed envelope of gases at the interface of Earth and space.
Earth's climate system is considered a closed system because there is practically no exchange of
mass between Earth and space. True or False?
True
Lapse rate
Temperature changes with increase in altitude
Why is there a temperature inversion in the stratosphere?
ozone layer absorbing heat from UV radiation
The five components/spheres that make up our climate system.
Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Cyrosphere, Lithosphere, and Biosphere.
Do open systems exchange mass and/or energy?
