Meteorology Review

Which of the following gases is found in the stratosphere and shields out harmful UV rays from the sun?

• methane
• ozone
• argon
• chloroflurocarbon

Which layer of the atmosphere do thunderstorms occur in?

• thermosphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• troposphere

Auroras occur in which layer of the atmosphere?

• thermosphere
• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• troposphere

Which of the following is most responsible for the formation of convection currents in the air?

• specific heat
• density differences
• thermal conductivity
• chemical composition

Which statement describes the general movement of air masses?

• they move from high altitude to low altitude
• they move from low temperature to high temperature
• the move from high pressure to low pressure
• they move from high humidity to low humidity

Why does the force of a hurricane diminish as it moves over land?

• a high pressure area develops
• the sea level rises on the coast
• the winds start to spin clockwise
• the supply of warm, moist air decreases

Air masses that form over the northern Pacific ocean would most likely have which of the following properties?

• hot and moist
• cold and dry
• hot and dry
• cold and moist

Which of the following would probably occur if a high pressure system stays over an area for a long period of time?

• tornado
• drought
• fog
• rain

What happens to warm air as it moves upward in the atmosphere?

• It becomes cooler and clouds form
• It becomes warmer and clouds form
• the temperature remains the same
• the pressure becomes greater

What type of weather is most likely when there is a low pressure system?

• clear and warm
• foggy
• cloudy and rainy
• clear and cold