Atmosphere 2

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Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth’s atmosphere?

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Determine which statements refer to the weather and which refer to climate.  Write W if weather and C if Climate.

Multiple Choice

What happens to the density (thickness)/air pressure of the air as you increase in altitude?

• density increases
• density decreases
• density stays the same
• density disappears

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What is the science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including both weather and climate.

Open Ended

In your opinion, What is the underlying factor responsible for the alterations in seasons?

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the ozone layer?

• to allow UV rays to get to Earth
• to block UV rays from getting to Earth
• To keep oxygen in
• to allow meteors to get to Earth

Multiple Choice

The hottest layer.

• troposphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere

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What method of heat transfer does Earth receive energy?

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At what angle does intense solar radiation occur?

Multiple Choice

All latitudes receive similar quantities of solar energy results to seasonal change.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

There are ______ equinoxes and __________ solstices.

• 3, 3

• 1, 1

• 4, 4

• 2, 2

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The ___________ of the earth and its ___________ around the sun gives our planet seasons.

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What is the "name" for the longest and shortest days of the year?

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

Multiple Choice

At position 1 in the diagram, it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere. What will the season be in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

Multiple Select

Vernal equinox marks the onset of which season?

• Summer

• Autumn

• Spring

• Winter

Multiple Choice

The autumnal equinox will occur for the northern hemisphere in

• March

• September

• June

• December

Multiple Choice

The event pictured at number 4, in the northern hemisphere, is the

• summer solstice

• winter solstice

• autumnal equinox

• vernal equinox

Multiple Choice

During the event pictured at number 2, which of the following would occur?

• The northern hemisphere would receive the most direct sunlight

• The northern hemisphere would experience the longest day

• The southern hemisphere would experience the longest day

• The sun's rays would be focused most directly on the equator

Multiple Choice

The events labeled 1 and 3 are called

• solstices

• equinoxes

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TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE OR FALSE