Atmosphere and Weather Review

Front

Which gas in our atmosphere is most abundant? Options: Argon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide

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Nitrogen

Front

The air in the troposphere has a greater density than the air in any other layer of the atmosphere.

Back

True

Front

Temperature decreases as altitude increases in the Thermosphere.

Back

False

Front

Where is the temperature the highest?

Back

In the desert.

Front

Where is the air pressure the greatest?

Back

In the lower atmosphere.

Front

The density of our atmosphere _____________ with an increase in altitude.

Back

Decreases

Front

The greenhouse effect causes the Earth's air to

Back

heat up

Front

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

Back

condensation

Front

What causes the Coriolis effect, which causes winds to curve? Options: Gravitational pull of the moon, Continental deflections, the rotation of the Earth, density differences

Back

the rotation of the Earth

Front

What does this symbol on a weather map indicate?

Back

Cold front