ES Unit 4 Practice Test 2024

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What type of precipitation is likely to fall if the air temperature is below freezing between the clouds and the ground?

Back

Snow.

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What is an atmosphere?

Back

A mixture of gases that surrounds Earth.

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What factors cause Earth's atmosphere to constantly change?

Back

Human impacts, biological impacts, and geologic impacts.

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Which type of scientist studies the weather conditions on Earth?

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Meteorologist.

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What is the scale used to measure hurricanes?

Back

Saffir/Simpson Scale.

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What is the primary gas in Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

Back

It is a greenhouse gas that helps regulate Earth's temperature.

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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.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, warming the Earth.