Quiz about Unit 7 Meteorology Review

Question 1

The layers of the atmosphere are separated based on changes in...

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Temperature

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Volume

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Mass

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Pressure

Question 2

The most common gas in our atmosphere is

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Potassium

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Carbon

Question 3

The second most common gas in our atmosphere is

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Potassium

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Carbon

Question 4

This is the layer of the atmosphere in which we live and is closed to the Earth's surface.

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 5

The troposphere contains __% of Earth's mass, making it the most dense.

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90%

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20%

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40%

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70%

Question 6

The warmest temperatures are at the ______ of the troposphere.

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bottom

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top

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middle

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underground

Question 7

In the troposphere, temperatures ________ with height.

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decrease

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increase

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stay the same

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decrease and increase

Question 8

The Greenhouse Effect occurs in the...

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stratosphere

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troposphere

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mesosphere

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thermosphere

Question 9

These molecules absorb ultraviolet (UV) rays from the Sun.

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Ozone

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Carbon Dioxide

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CFCs

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Water

Question 10

When the ozone layer absorbs ultraviolet radiation, temperatures...

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increase

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decrease

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decrease then increase

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do not change

Question 11

This is the coldest layer of the atmosphere

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mesosphere

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troposphere

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stratosphere

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thermosphere

Question 12

This layer of the Earth protects Earth from meteoroids

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Mesosphere

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 13

This is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Transpiration

Question 14

This is the transfer of heat that occurs when two objects are touching.

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Transpiration

Question 15

This is the transfer of heat that occurs when warm air rises and cool air sinks.

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Transpiration

Question 16

This is a large body of air with very similar characteristics

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an air mass

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a front

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an area of convergence

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a low pressure system

Question 17

Air masses are generally defined by temperature and ________.

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humidity

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pressure

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density

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salinity

Question 18

Air masses are named based on...

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The source region of the air mass

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The location of the frontal boundary.

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The size of the air mass

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The height of the air mass

Question 19

This air mass originates closer to the Poles over land-locked regions.

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Continental Polar

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Continental Tropical

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Maritime Polar

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Maritime Tropical

Question 20

This air mass originates closer to the Tropics over land-locked regions.

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Continental Tropical

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Continental Polar

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Maritime Polar

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Maritime Tropical

Question 21

This air mass originates closer to the Poles over water.

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Maritime Polar

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Continental Polar

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Continental Tropical

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Maritime Tropical

Question 22

This is a narrow transition zone or boundary between air masses.

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front

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cyclone

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pressure differential

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hurricane

Question 23

This type of front is noted by cold air advancing and displacing warmer air that exists.

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Cold Front

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Warm Front

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Stationary Front

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Occluded Front

Question 24

This type of front is noted by cold air retreating from an area.

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Warm Front

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Cold Front

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Stationary Front

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Occluded Front

Question 25

While differing air masses exist along a boundary, little movement is analyzed of the air masses in this type of front

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Stationary Front

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Cold Front

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Warm Front

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Occluded Front

Question 26

This image shows which type of front?

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Cold Front

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Warm Front

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Stationary Front

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Occluded Front

Question 27

This image shows which type of front?

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Warm Front

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Cold Front

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Stationary Front

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Occluded Front

Question 28

Warm fronts are associated with...

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stratus clouds, overcast skies, fog, rain, or snow.

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cumulus or cumulonimbus clouds, showers and/or thunderstorms

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meandering over one area for an extended period of time

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cool types and cold types

Question 29

Cold fronts are associated with...

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cumulus or cumulonimbus clouds, showers and/or thunderstorms

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stratus clouds, overcast skies, fog, rain, or snow.

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meandering over one area for an extended period of time

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cool types and cold types

Question 30

High pressure makes it difficult for...

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Clouds to develop

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Sunshine to reach Earth's surface

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The ozone layer to absorb radiation

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Greenhouse gases to form

Question 31

Air has mass because it is a mixture of...

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Gases

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Atoms

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Liquids

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Solids

Question 32

The chemical formula for the type of oxygen we breathe is...

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O2

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O

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O3

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O4

Question 33

The ozone layer protects Earth from...

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Ultraviolet radiation

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Greenhouse gases

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Ozone

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Meteors

Question 34

This man-made chemical substance is responsible for ozone depletion.

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CFCs

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Oxygen

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Carbon

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CO2

Question 35

This cycle regulates weather patterns.

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The Water Cycle

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The Nitrogen Cycle

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The Carbon Cycle

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The Milankovich Cycles

Question 36

Solar energy is distributed ________ over Earth's surface.

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unevenly

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evenly

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sparingly

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heavily

Question 37

These gases trap heat, which makes life on Earth sustainable.

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Greenhouse gases

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Metalloids

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Noble gases

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Halogens

Question 38

Increased carbon dioxide leads to increased

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temperatures

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volume

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precipitation

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snow

Question 39

Climate is defined as...

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long term precipitation and temperature patterns in a region

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short term precipitation and temperature patterns in a region

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The boundary between two air masses

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The density of an air mass in one region compared to another

Question 40

Weather is defined as...

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short term precipitation and temperature patterns in a region

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long term precipitation and temperature patterns in a region

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The boundary between two air masses

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The density of an air mass in one region compared to another

Unit 7 Meteorology Review

40 questions

The layers of the atmosphere are separated based on changes in...

The most common gas in our atmosphere is

The second most common gas in our atmosphere is

This is the layer of the atmosphere in which we live and is closed to the Earth's surface.

The troposphere contains __% of Earth's mass, making it the most dense.

The warmest temperatures are at the ______ of the troposphere.

In the troposphere, temperatures ________ with height.

The Greenhouse Effect occurs in the...

These molecules absorb ultraviolet (UV) rays from the Sun.

When the ozone layer absorbs ultraviolet radiation, temperatures...

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