7.E.1.3 Study Guide

1. Which statement describes the importance of the troposphere?

• It protects the surface of Earth from asteroids.

• It keeps the International Space Station and Earth’s satellites in orbit.

• It contains the highest percentage of gases humans need to breathe on Earth.

• It holds ozone molecules, keeping ultraviolet rays from reaching Earth’s surface.

2. In which layer of the atmosphere do air masses move and interact?

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

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3. Which conditions are most associated with a hurricane?

• high pressure, low winds, and cool water temperatures

• low pressure, high winds, and cool water temperatures

• low pressure, high winds, and warm water temperatures

• high pressure, low winds, and warm water temperatures

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4. An occluded front is moving toward a town. Which weather conditions are expected?

• light winds and heavy rain

• strong winds and heavy rain

• light winds and rain showers

• strong winds and rain showers

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5. A cold, dry air mass moved into the U.S. from Canada during the winter. Which type of air mass is being described?

• continental tropical

• maritime tropical

• continental polar

• maritime polar

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6. Which statement best describes how air density affects air pressure in a cyclonic storm?

• Cool air rises, creating an area of low pressure under it.

• Cool air rises, creating an area of high pressure under it.

• Warm air rises, creating an area of low pressure under it.

• Warm air rises, creating an area of high pressure under it.

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7. Which weather conditions are best for hurricane formation?

• A low-pressure system, consisting of cool air, collides with warm winds. This causes large amounts of water vapor to be pushed into the upper atmosphere.

• A high-pressure system, consisting of cool air, collides with warm winds. This causes large amounts of water vapor to be pushed into the upper atmosphere.

• A low-pressure system, consisting of warm air, collides with cool winds. This causes large amounts of water vapor to be pushed into the upper atmosphere.

• A high-pressure system, consisting of warm air, collides with cool winds. This causes large amounts of water vapor to be pushed into the upper atmosphere.

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8. This is the daily weather report for a town in North Carolina.

• A strong, polar front is expected to meet a wet, warm front coming up from the equator.

• There will be heavy nimbostratus cloud covering.

What type of outerwear would be most appropriate for the town’s residents based on the expected weather?

• a raincoat

• no outerwear needed

• a thin sweater or jacket

• an insulated, winter coat

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9. How are blizzards and thunderstorms similar?

• Both include high winds.

• Both always include lightning.

• Both form from dry air masses.

• Both form from high-pressure systems.

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10. Which type of front is most likely associated with several days of continuous snowfall?

• cold front

• warm front

• occluded front

• stationary front

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