ES_Temperature Inversion Review

When you hear the term "temperature inversion" , describe in one or two words what comes to your mind.

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What effect does a a layer of warm air above the mass of cold air?

• A) It increases their temperature.

• B) It causes them to descend.

• C) It inhibits vertical mixing of air

• D) It has no effect on air masses.

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What happens to air masses during a temperature inversion?

• Warmer air is on top of cooler air

• Cooler air is on top of warmer air

• Warmer air is found at both the surface and higher altitudes

• Cooler air is found at both the surface and higher altitudes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following scenarios represents a temperature inversion?

• Cooler air near the earth's surface and warmer air on top

• Warmer air near the earth's surface and cooler air on top

• Cooler air both near the earth's surface and at higher altitudes

• Warmer air both near the earth's surface and at higher altitudes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In which type of locations does cooling occur most readily during a temperature inversion?

• In high places such as mountain peaks

• In open fields with strong winds

• In low places such as valleys sheltered from the wind

• In urban areas with high pollution levels

What is a temperature inversion?

• A weather condition where warmer air is below cooler air at the earth's surface.

• A weather condition where cooler air is below warmer air at the earth's surface.

• A weather condition where cooler air and warmer air mix evenly in the atmosphere.

• A weather condition where warmer air traps pollutants near the earth's surface without cooler air being involved.

What happens to smoke and pollution during a temperature inversion?

• Smoke and pollution are dispersed evenly in the atmosphere.

• Smoke and pollution rise and disperse due to the warmer air above.

• Smoke and pollution are trapped near the earth's surface.

• Smoke and pollution rise quickly into the upper atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In which condition is smog and pollutants able to dissipate in the upper atmosphere?

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Which of the following is a renewable resources involves the use of organic waste materials for energy production?

Which of the following would be an expected outcome of temperature inversion in the affected area?

Select two that apply.

• Smog formation

• Reduced surface temperature

• Increased surface temperature

• Increased precipitation

• Vertical mixing of air

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