NS2 Test Bank: NS2-M3C7 - Our Atmosphere

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The layer of Earth’s atmosphere immediately above its surface

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Troposphere

Front

Amount of moisture in the air

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Humidity

Front

An instrument for determining the atmospheric humidity by the reading of two thermometers, the bulb of one being kept moist and ventilated

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Psychrometer

Front

Heat transfer in a gas or liquid by the circulation of currents from one region to another

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Convection

Front

In miles, how far does the atmosphere extend above the earth's surface?

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1000

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The metric unit of measurement for air pressure

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Millibar

Front

Amount of moisture in the air

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Humidity

Front

The outermost part of Earth’s atmosphere where outer space begins.

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Exosphere

Front

The pressure of the atmosphere is a constant.

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False

Front

Which of the following is a true statement? Warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air. Cold air is heavier than warm air. As air moves, wind is created. This is beginning of the complex forces that cause the changing weather. They are all correct.

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They are all correct.