Quiz about Atmosphere, Weather and Climate

Question 1

On a cold morning, Pierre observed that the grass looked wet. What term best describes what Pierre observed?

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Dew

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Fog

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Mist

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Snow

Question 2

Zoe is a meteorologist.  She is using a barometer.  What feature of weather is Zoe studying with a barometer?

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Air Pressure

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Humidity

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Wind Speed

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Temperature

Question 3

Dawn is comparing the effects of cold weather on different states. Which of the following in an example of possible results of cold weather in Florida?

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Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may result in hypothermia

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Roads and structures can collapse, utility services may be interrupted

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Strong winds can topple trees, flash floods can wash away cars, people, and houses

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Storm surges and heavy rains may causes flooding and strong winds may destroy structures

Question 4

Imagine you hear the following weather report:   "Florida is sweltering in summer-like heat and humidity.  Ahead is a cold front that promises to bring down polar air from Canada and cool down the state next week."  What is a front?

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a boundary between two air masses with different densities and usually different temperatures

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a region where there are severe thunderstorms

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an area where a tropical storm is likely to form

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a boundary between two air masses with the same temperature

Question 5

Lightning can be very dangerous.  It can even cause death if it strikes a person or animal.  What is lightning?

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a sudden discharge of static electricity

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a type of tornado

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an expansion of air

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a mixture of warm air and cold air

Question 6

For a tropical storm to be called a hurricane, the storm must have strong, sustained winds.  What is the minimum wind speed a storm must have to be classified as a hurricane?

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120 km/hr

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31 km/hr

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64 km/hr

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92 km/hr

Question 7

Ocean Currents influence weather.  Which ocean current directly affects weather in Florida?

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Gulf Stream

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Monsoon Current

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North Atlantic Drift

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South Pacific Equatorial Current

Question 8

Which of these substances is a liquid from of precipitation?

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Rain

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Hail

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Sleet

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Snow

Question 9

The process by which water droplets form on grass is called?

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Condensation

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Deposition

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Evaporation

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Sublimation

Question 10

An important piece of information for meteorologists is the ratio of the amount of water vapor in the air to the amount of water vapor needed to reach saturation at a given temperature.  The information enables meteorologists to better predict the weather.  What is this piece of information called?

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Relative Humidity

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Wind Speed

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Air Pressure

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Wind Direction

Question 11

What is the major cause of global winds (convection cells) on Earth?

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the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun

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the spinning of the Earth

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cool water causing movement of hot air

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the jet stream

Question 12

Wind is moving air.  This can be caused by high and low pressure in both local winds and global winds.  What is the process called that moves air on Earth creating winds by uneven heating?

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Convection Cell

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Coriolis Factor

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Infiltration

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Solar Radiation

Question 13

How are weather and climate different?

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Climate is the weather over a long period of time, like 30 or more years.

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Weather is about air pressure, temperature, winds, humidity and climate is only about temperature

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Climate is for a large area, like North America, and weather is for a small area, like a city.

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Weather is the temperature for one day in a large area, climate is for a longer period of time.

Question 14

How would you describe the climate of Florida compared to North Dakota?

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Florida is warmer in the winter and hotter in the summer, with less precipitation in the winter than North Dakota.

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North Dakota has snow in the winter and Florida does not.

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Florida is very similar to North Dakota because they are both in North America.

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Florida has beaches and North Dakota does not.

Question 15

You can predict the weather at a high or low pressure system.  Which of the following is true about high and low air pressure?

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High air pressure brings clear skies and cooler air, while low pressure brings precipitation or cloudines and warmer air.

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High air pressure brings precipitation or cloudiness and warmer air, while low pressure brings clear skies and cooler air.

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High pressure brings precipitation or cloudiness and cooler air, while low pressure brings clear skies and warmer air.

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High air pressure brings clear skies and warmer air, while low pressure brings precipitation or cloudiness and cooler air.

Question 16

Land and sea breezes are common in Florida because it is a peninsula.  How do they form?

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Sea breezes form during the day because the hotter land heats up the air above it, causing it to rise, pulling air from above the cooler ocean water.

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Land breezes form during the day because the hotter land heats up the air above it, causing it to rise, pulling air from above the cooler ocean water.

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Land breezes form during the night because the hotter land heats up the air above it, causing  it to rise, pulling air from above the cooler ocean water.

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Sea breezes form during the night because the hotter land heats up the air above it, causing it to rise, pulling air from above the cooler ocean water.

Question 17

Hot air rises because it  ....

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is less dense than cooler air.

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is denser than cooler air.

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has less gravitational pull than other cooler gases.

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becomes helium when heated.

Question 18

The global movement of air occurs in convection cells.  In general, how does air move?

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From areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure

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From areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature.

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From areas of lower temperature to areas of higher temperature.

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From areas of lower pressure to areas of higher pressure.

Question 19

How do ocean currents influence the climate of Florida?

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The warm water currents flowing next to Florida keep Florida's temperatures milder in the winter and keep the air humid.

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The cool water currents that flow next to Florida keep the temperatures below normal in the summer and winter.

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The warm water currents that flow next to Florida keep the temperatures above normal in the summer and below normal in the winter.

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The cooler water currents that flow next to Florida keep the temperatures above normal in the summer and below normal in the winter.

Question 20

In the event of a tornado in our area, what is the best way to protect yourself?

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Find a room or closet in your home with no windows and cover your head.

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Go outside your house and look for a low place to lay in and cover your head.

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Get in a car or large truck.

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Go to the store and stock up on water and canned goods when you hear the the warning.

Question 21

True or False.  If you live on the coast where a hurricane is predicted to hit, it is best to leave before the hurricane is close.

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True

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False

Question 22

The Coriolis effect is the curving of the path of a moving object. How does the Coriolis effect influence wind?

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It changes the direction of the wind to curve depending on the hemisphere.

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It causes the wind to move in straight paths.

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It changes the height at which winds travels.

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It causes the air to move.

Question 23

To avoid being hit by lightning you should not be near water, on a phone with a land line, stand near the window during a storm, or walk outside with/near objects that might attract lightning.

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True

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False

Question 24

The Sun's energy produces different types of wind on Earth's surface.  Which is a narrow zone at the equator where surface winds are weak and variable?

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Doldrums

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Jet Streams

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Trade Winds

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The Horse Latitudes

Question 25

A meteorologist, is using a special type of sensor that measures the amount of water vapor in the air. He knows that his findings will help him better predict the weather. What is he measuring?

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Humidity

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Wind direction

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Air pressure

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Wind speed

Question 26

What are the two types of local winds?

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Land Breezes and Sea breezes

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Trade and Doldrums

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Trade and Seabreezes

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Westerlies and Easterlies

Question 27

Many factors affect visibility. Which of the following would least affect visibility?

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Air pressure

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Pollution

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Rain

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Fog

Question 28

Which of the following is not a form of precipitation?

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Fog

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Rain

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Sleet

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Snow

Question 29

Winds can be characterized by their location and speed. Which winds are narrow bands of high-speed winds that blow in the upper troposphere?

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Jet streams

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The doldrums

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Easterlies

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Westerlies

Question 30

Different types of winds form in certain locations at different times of the day. Which breezes form during the day when land heats up faster than water?

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Sea breezes

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Mountain breezes

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Valley breezes

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Land breezes

Question 31

Using the symbol in the diagram, what are the weather conditions that this weather station represents?

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Clear sky, wind from the northwest at 19-28 MPH, rain, and temperature at 57 degrees

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Cloudy sky, wind from the northeast at 19-28 MPH, snow, and temperature at 57 degrees

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Partly cloudy, wind from the southwest at 0-15 MPH, rain, and temperature at 57 degrees

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Clear sky, wind from the southeast at 40-50 MPH, rain, and temperature at 57 degrees

Question 32

The boundary  between two air masses is known as:

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front

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storm

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climate

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flood

Question 33

What does this symbol show?

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Low pressure

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High pressure

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Low humidity

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Longing for someone (strong feelings)

Question 34

What does this image represent?

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High pressure

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Hotness

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High altitude

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Hi five bro!

Question 35

What does this image represent?

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Cold Front

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A flag banner

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Blue alligator teeth

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Warm Front

Question 36

What does this image represent?

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Warm front

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Cold front

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Red bulbous things

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Sarah Ju

Question 37

Which front leads to steady rain for several days?

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stationary front

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warm front

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cold front

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occluded front

Question 38

Which of the following is located at the leading edge of a warm air mass, brings gentle rain or light snow, followed by warmer, milder weather.

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Warm Front

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Cold Front

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Occluded Front

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Stationary Front

Question 39

What direction is the cold front moving?

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Southeast

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Northwest

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Northeast

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Southwest

Question 40

What direction is the warm front moving?

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Northwest

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Northeast

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Southeast

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Southwest

Question 41

Different types of winds form in certain locations at different times of the day. Which breezes form at night when land cools faster than water?

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Land breezes

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Sea breezes

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Valley breezes

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Mountain breezes

Question 42

Using the graphic provided, which of the following best describes the weather in El Paso?

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Partly cloudy skies, winds coming from the Southeast, and the temperature is 27 degrees Celsius.

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Cloudy skies, winds coming from the Southeast, and temperature is -3 degrees Celsius

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Clear skies, winds heading North, and the temperature is 50 degrees Celsisus

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Partly cloudy skies

Question 43

Using the weather map provided, identify the weather symbols being used. There IS more than one answer.

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Warm front

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Cold front

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High pressure

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Low pressure

Question 44

Winds on earth form because of unequal heating. What are the areas of little or variable winds found at the equator called?

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Doldrums

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Trade Winds

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Easterlies

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Jet Streams

Question 45

What are the primary gases and the atmosphere and their percentages?

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Nitrogen 78%, Oxygen 21 %, Argon 0.9%

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Oxygen 78%, Carbon 21%, Argon 0.9%

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Oxygen 78% Nitrogen 21%, Argon 0.9%

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Hydrogen 78%, Oxygen 21%, Argon 0.9%

Question 46

The atmosphere exerts a force (pressure) on Earth. Why does the atmosphere exert pressure on Earth?

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Because of the weight of the air.

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Because of the energy from the Sun.

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Because of the Greenhouse Effect.

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Because of the ozone layer.

Question 47

Which correctly depicts the layers of the atmosphere starting from the Earth's surface?

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Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

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Exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposhere

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Troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere, exosphere

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Stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere, tropospehere

Question 48

In what layer of the atmosphere does most weather occur?

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Troposhere

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Thermosphere

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Mesosphere

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Stratosphere

Question 49

What are TWO ways the atmosphere protects life on Earth?

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Absorbing or reflecting harmful radiation from the sun and maintaining the right temperature range for life

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Reflecting all of the sun's radiation and trapping all heat to keep the Earth warm.

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Reflecting all of the sun's radiation and maintaining the right temperature range for life

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Absorbing or reflecting harmful radiation from the sun and trapping all heat to keep the Earth warm

Question 50

The Ozone layer protects humans from what?

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Ultra Violet rays

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Instagram Stalkers

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Hail

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Meteors

Question 51

What does the earth's atmosphere do?

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help to regulate the temperature on Earth

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Burns up all meteorites in the sky

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Help UV rays to reach the Earth's surface

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Keep ocean waters cold

Question 52

What happens to the density of the air as you increase in altitude in the troposphere?

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density decreases

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density increases

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density stays the same

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density disappears

Question 53

The higher one is in the atmosphere the ________________ oxygen there is available to breathe.

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less

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more

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same amount of

Question 54

Lightning can be very dangerous. It can even cause death if it strikes a person or animal. Which of the following is a way to be safe from lightning?

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If outside, squat on the ground and keep as little contact with the ground as possible

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Stay inside your house, and watch for lightning from a window on the ground floor.

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If outside, lie flat on the ground to keep from being the highest thing around.

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Stay in water because water, and duck under the surface when lightning strikes.

Question 55

Large bodies of water tend to have a moderating effect on the land that is near it. The winters tend to be colder and the summers warmer near these bodies of water.

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False

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True

Question 56

The number one factor influencing climate is the equator

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True

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False

Question 57

The following photo represents.....

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Warm and cool currents influencing climate

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Hurricane and Tropical storm paths

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Connections between the World's oceans

Question 58

This photo represents a ______ climate

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Tropical

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Polar

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Temperate

Question 59

This photo represents a ______ climate

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Temperate

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Tropical

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Polar

Question 60

Elevation, how high up the land is from the sea level does not impact climate

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False

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True

Question 61

What climate does a desert have?

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Arid/Dry

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Tropical

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Polar

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Temperate

Question 62

Antarctica is cold all the time. What is it's climate?

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Polar

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Tropical

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Arid/Dry

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Temperate

Question 63

Which of the following does NOT have an affect on a region's climate?

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Longitude

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Large bodies of water

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Latitude

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Mountains

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT a natural cause of climate change?

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pollution

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meteorite collisions

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solar spots

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Volcanic eruptions

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