Abeka Physical Science Chapters 1 and 2 Review

What is the most dangerous type of ultraviolet radiation?

• UVA

• UVB

• UVC

• UVX

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What is the study of the atmosphere called?

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Biology

• Chemistry

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How many meters are there in a kilometer?

• 10

• 100

• 1000

• 10000

How many grams are there in a milligram?

• 1/10

• 1/100

• 1/1000

• 1/10000

What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level in pounds per square inch (psi)?

• 7.5 psi

• 10.2 psi

• 14.7 psi

• 20.5 psi

What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

What is the process called when temperature drops as a gas expands without the addition of heat?

• Adiabatic Cooling

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

What is a spiral of wind rotating around a region of low pressure called?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Cyclone

• Typhoon

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What are the northern and southern lights called?

• Auroras

• Comets

• Eclipses

• Meteor Showers

What is the name for the change in the course of winds caused by the earth's rotation?

• Coriolis Effect

• Greenhouse Effect

• Doppler Effect

• Bernoulli Effect

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