Earth's Atmosphere

Radiation is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

• True

• False

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Thermal expansion is the increase in volume that results from an increase in temperature.

• True

• False

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The stratosphere is the top layer of Earth's atmosphere.

• True

• False

A jet stream is a wide band of low-speed winds that flow in the middle of the atmosphere.

• True

• False

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The curving of the path of a moving object as a result of Earth's rotation is called the Coriolis effect.

• True

• False

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The picture shows all three methods of energy transfer.

Which of these correctly identifies the three methods of energy transfer?

• convection 2. radiation 3. conduction

• radiation 2. conduction 3. convection

• conduction 2. convection 3. radiation

• radiation 2. convection 3. conduction

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Which of these is not a way in which energy is transferred to Earth from the sun?

• conduction

• infrared radiation

• visible light

• X-rays

A plastic spoon that has a temperature of 78° F is placed into a bowl of soup that has a temperature of 84º F. Which of these correctly describes what will happen?

• Energy as heat moves from the spoon to the soup.

• Energy as heat does not move, because the spoon is plastic.

• Energy as heat moves from the soup to the spoon.

• Energy as heat does not move, because the temperature difference is too small.

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Refer to the diagram of the winds and currents to answer the question.

Which of the following best explains the curvature of the arrows for the westerlies and the trade winds?

• The ocean currents create winds flowing in a similar direction to the current.

• The Coriolis effect causes the winds to curve that way because the Earth rotates from left to right.

• The Coriolis effect causes the winds to curve that way because the Earth rotates from right to left.

• The sun is shining and warming the air from the right side of this diagram.

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An astronomer studying planets outside our solar system has analyzed the atmosphere of four planets. Which of these planets' atmospheres would be most able to support a colony of humans?

• Planet A: 76% Nitrogen, 23% Oxygen, 1% Other

• Planet B: 82% Nitrogen, 11% Oxygen, 7% Other

• Planet C: 78% Nitrogen, 1% Oxygen, 21% Other

• Planet D: 27% Nitrogen, 3% Oxygen, 70% Other

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