Chapter 6 Earths Atmosphere

Air pressure is greatest

• at a mountain base

• on a mountain top

• in the stratosphere

• in the ionosphere

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In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer found?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

This diagram represents the atmosphere's

• air masses

• global wind belts

• inversions

• particulate motion

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The Sun's energy

• is completely absorbed by the atmosphere

• is completely reflected by the atmosphere

• is in the form of latent heat

• is transferred to the atmosphere after warming Earth

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Which type of energy is emitted from Earth to the atmosphere?

• ultraviolet radiation

• visible radiation

• infrared radiation

• aurora borealis

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Which is narrow band of high winds located near the top of the troposphere?

• polar easaterly

• a jet stream

• a sea breeze

• a trade wind

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Which helps protect people, animals, plants, and buildings from the harmful effects of air pollution?

• primary pollutants

• secondary ppollutants

• ozone layer

• air quality standards

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This photo shows a potential source of

• ultraviolet radiation

• indoor air pollution

• radon

• smog

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What causes the phenomenon known as a mountain wave?

• radiation imbalance

• rising and sinking air

• temperature inversion

• greenhouse effect

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What phenomenon does the diagram above illustrate?

• radiation balance

• temperature inversion

• the Coriolis effect

• the greenhouse effect

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