Meteorology Test Study Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the atmosphere is important?

• Traps Heat

• provides weather

• Contains Oxygen

• Protects us from UV radiation

What is the composition of the atmosphere?

• 78% Nitrogen, 21% oxygen, water vapor & other gases

• 78% oxygen & 21% nitrogen

• 50% nitrogen and 50% oxygen

• water vapor and other gases

What is the characteristic that matches Troposphere?

• protects earth from being hit by most meteoroids

• contains the ozone

• divided into two layers: exosphere and ionosphere

• weather occurs here, closest layer to Earth

What is the characteristic that matches Stratosphere?

• protects earth from being hit by most meteoroids

• contains the ozone

• divided into two layers: exosphere and ionosphere

• weather occurs here, closest layer to Earth

What is the characteristic that matches Mesosphere?

• protects earth from being hit by most meteoroids

• contains the ozone

• divided into two layers: exosphere and ionosphere

• weather occurs here, closest layer to Earth

What is the characteristic that matches Thermosphere?

• protects earth from being hit by most meteoroids

• contains the ozone

• divided into two layers: exosphere and ionosphere

• weather occurs here, closest layer to Earth

What is the relationship between altitude and air pressure?

• Altitude increases, air pressure decreases

• Altitude increases, air pressure increases

• altitude increases, air pressure stays the same

The condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place, such as Loganville on Tuesday, describes

• climate

• wind

• weather

• air pressure

How is heat transferred by convection?

• form of waves, warmth from sun

• when two objects touch, a pot touching a hot stove

• through liquid or gases, main way atmosphere is heated

How is heat transferred by conduction?

• form of waves, warmth from sun

• when two objects touch, a pot touching a hot stove

• through liquid or gases, main way atmosphere is heated