Atmosphere Quiz

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• the stratosphere

• the troposphere

• the thermosphere

• the mesosphere

How does the temperature in the mesosphere change as the altitude increases?

• The temperature increases.

• The temperature decreases.

• The temperature remains the same throughout.

• The temperature increases and then decreases.

What characteristics do thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes ALL share?

• They all form over dry and hot desert regions.

• They are all easily predicted by weather forecasters.

• They are all formed when warm and moist air rapidly rises.

• They ALWAYS cause SEVERE damage to land, property, injury, and death.

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The weather map showed two air masses with different temperatures & humidity coming together (colliding)? What is it called when the two air masses meet or come together?

• winds

• precipitation

• front

• hurricane

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What is a large body of air that is uniform in characteristics such as temperature and humidity?

• an air mass

• a thunderstorm

• a hurricane

• a weather front

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Which statement best describes what is happening in the image?

• Cold Front: Cool weather, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and wind

• Warm Front: light rain or snow, gentle winds

• Occluded front: quick heavy stroms

• Stationary front: many days of rainy weather and wind

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Leanne created the following diagram to show the process that warms the air above a lake. She decided to label each step with the energy transfer that is happening. Which step should Leanne label conduction?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 4

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The force exerted on you by the weight of molecules in the air is known as ____________.

• Humidity

• Air Pressure

Which two gases make up most of the atmosphere?

• Helium and hydrogen

• nitrogen and oxygen

What is the process by which gases in the atmosphere, such as water vapor and carbon dioxide trap and absorb solar radiation keeping the Earth warm?

• greenhouse effect

• diffusion

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