Quiz about Ch.12 Earth's Atmosphere Vocabulary

Question 1

What is the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Thin layer of gases surrounding Earth

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Atmospheric layer directly above the troposphere

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Region within the mesosphere and thermosphere containing ions

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Gaseous form of water

Question 2

What does the ionosphere contain?

Accepted Answer

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A high concentration of ozone

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Gaseous form of water

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Collisions between particles of matter

Question 3

What is the definition of liquid according to the document?

Accepted Answer

Matter with a definite volume but no definite shape

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Gaseous form of water

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Thin layer of gases surrounding Earth

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Atmospheric layer directly above the troposphere

Question 4

Where is the ozone layer located?

Accepted Answer

In the stratosphere

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In the ionosphere

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Above the troposphere

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Within the mesosphere

Question 5

What is the stratosphere?

Accepted Answer

Atmospheric layer directly above the troposphere

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Layer of cooler air trapped by a layer of warmer air above it

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Thin layer of gases surrounding Earth

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Region within the mesosphere and thermosphere containing ions

Question 6

What is the troposphere?

Accepted Answer

Atmospheric layer closest to Earth's surface

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Region within the mesosphere and thermosphere containing ions

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Area of the stratosphere with a high concentration of ozone

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Gaseous form of water

Question 7

What is water vapor?

Accepted Answer

Gaseous form of water

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Liquid matter with a definite volume but no definite shape

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Thin layer of gases surrounding Earth

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Atmospheric layer directly above the troposphere

Question 8

What is conduction?

Accepted Answer

Transfer of thermal energy by collisions between particles of matter

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Transfer of thermal energy by the movement of matter from one place to another

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Ordered series of actions

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Transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

Question 9

What is convection?

Accepted Answer

Transfer of thermal energy by the movement of matter from one place to another

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Transfer of thermal energy by collisions between particles of matter

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Ordered series of actions

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Transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

Question 10

What does the term "process" refer to in the document?

Accepted Answer

Ordered series of actions

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Transfer of thermal energy by collisions between particles of matter

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Transfer of thermal energy by the movement of matter from one place to another

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Transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

Question 11

What is radiation?

Accepted Answer

Transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

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Transfer of thermal energy by the movement of matter from one place to another

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Ordered series of actions

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Transfer of thermal energy by collisions between particles of matter

Question 12

What does "reflect" mean in the context of this document?

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To return light, heat, and sound after striking a surface

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Transfer of thermal energy by the movement of matter from one place to another

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Ordered series of actions

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Transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

Question 13

What does "stability" describe in atmospheric terms?

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Whether circulating air motions will be strong or weak in the atmosphere

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The transfer of thermal energy by collisions between particles of matter

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The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

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The return of light, heat, and sound after striking a surface

Question 14

What is a temperature inversion?

Accepted Answer

Layer of cooler air is trapped by a layer of warmer air above it

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Atmospheric layer directly above the troposphere

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Gaseous form of water

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Transfer of thermal energy by collisions between particles of matter

Question 15

What is a jet stream?

Accepted Answer

A narrow band of high winds

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A wind that blows from the land to the sea

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Cold winds that blow from east to west near the poles

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Steady winds that flow from west to east

Question 16

What does the term 'land breeze' refer to?

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Wind that blows from the land to the sea

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Wind that blows from the sea to the land

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Steady winds that flow toward the equator

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Movement of air from low-pressure to high-pressure areas

Question 17

What are polar easterlies?

Accepted Answer

Cold winds that blow from the east to the west near the North and South Poles

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Winds that blow from the west to the east near the equator

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Narrow band of high winds

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Wind movement from high-pressure to low-pressure areas

Question 18

What is a sea breeze?

Accepted Answer

Wind that blows from the sea to the land

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Wind that blows from the land to the sea

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Steady winds that flow from east to west

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Movement of air from high-pressure to low-pressure areas

Question 19

What are trade winds?

Accepted Answer

Steady winds that flow toward the equator from east to west

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Steady winds that flow from west to east

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Cold winds that blow near the poles

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Wind that blows from the land to the sea

Question 20

What are westerlies?

Accepted Answer

Steady winds that flow from west to east

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Steady winds that flow from east to west

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Wind movement from low-pressure to high-pressure areas

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Cold winds that blow from the east to the west near the poles

Question 21

What is the definition of wind?

Accepted Answer

Movement of air from high-pressure to low-pressure areas

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Steady winds that flow from west to east

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Wind that blows from the land to the sea

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Cold winds that blow from the east to the west near the poles

Question 22

What causes acid precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides released into the atmosphere

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Carbon monoxide and methane released into the atmosphere

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Ozone and particulate matter in the atmosphere

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Water vapor and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Question 23

What is air pollution?

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Contamination of air by harmful substances

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Mixture of dust, acids, and other chemicals that can be harmful to health

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Results from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides combining with moisture in the atmosphere

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Interaction between sunlight and chemicals in the air

Question 24

What is particulate matter?

Accepted Answer

Mixture of dust, acids, and other chemicals that can be harmful to health

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Contamination of air by harmful substances

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Interaction between sunlight and chemicals in the air

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Results from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides combining with moisture in the atmosphere

Question 25

What is photochemical smog?

Accepted Answer

Interaction between sunlight and chemicals in the air

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Contamination of air by harmful substances

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Mixture of dust, acids, and other chemicals that can be harmful to health

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Results from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides combining with moisture in the atmosphere

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