Atmosphere Test Review

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What type of storm develops as air masses interact with warm water?

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Hurricane

Front

Which substance in the atmosphere absorbs most of the ultraviolet rays?

Back

Ozone

Front

What substances are responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?

Back

Aerosols/chlorofluorocarbons

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What conditions does a climatograph with high temperatures and high rainfall represent?

Back

Tropical climate zone

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Which city is least likely to become a heat island?

Back

Prospect, North Carolina

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

To absorb most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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What are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?

Back

Chemical compounds used in aerosols and refrigerants that deplete the ozone layer.

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What is a heat island effect?

Back

Urban areas that experience higher temperatures than their rural surroundings due to human activities.

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What is the role of the atmosphere in weather patterns?

Back

The atmosphere regulates temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.