What is air pressure?

Air pressure is the force exerted on a surface by the weight of the air above it.

Air pressure is the force exerted by gravity on air molecules.

Air pressure is the weight of the air below a surface.

Air pressure is the force exerted by the wind on a surface.

Which is the correct order of Earth's atmospheric layers?

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere

Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

What happens to the density of air as you travel farther away from Earth's surface?

The density of air remains constant.

The density of air becomes solid.

Wind is the flow of gases on a large scale.

Wind is the process of converting sunlight into energy.

Wind is the sound made by trees rustling in the breeze.

Wind is the movement of ocean currents.

The diagram shows the process of evaporation over the ocean. What is the most likely effect of this process on the land areas nearby?

Decreased erosion of the shoreline

Evaporation is the process by which a liquid turns into a gas.

Evaporation is the process by which a gas turns into a solid.

Evaporation is the process by which a liquid turns into a solid.

Evaporation is the process by which a solid turns into a gas.

What is precipitation?

Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.

Precipitation is liquid water that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.

Precipitation is the name of a type of cloud formation.

Precipitation is the process of water evaporating from the ground.

A large body of air with relatively uniform temperature, humidity, and pressure characteristics.

A small body of air with uniform characteristics

A large body of water with varying temperature

A group of clouds with distinct humidity levels

What is a cold front?

When a cold air mass runs into a warm air mass.

When a quick moving warm air mass runs into a cold air mass.

When a warm air mass is caught between two cold air masses

When two air masses meet and cannot move each other.

What is the difference between a cold from and a warm front?

A cold front brings cooler temperatures, strong winds, and precipitation, while a warm front brings warmer temperatures, light winds, and steady precipitation.

Cold fronts are associated with calm weather, while warm fronts bring stormy conditions.

A cold front brings warmer temperatures, light winds, and steady precipitation, while a warm front brings cooler temperatures, strong winds, and precipitation.

A cold front moves slowly, while a warm front moves quickly.

What is a meteoroligst?

A scientist who studies the atmosphere and weather patterns.

A musician who plays instruments made from meteorite materials.

A professional athlete who competes in meteorology-related sports.

A chef who specializes in cooking meat dishes.

If a city is located at an inland area, what does that mean?

on land, not near large bodies of water

near the coast, near large bodies of water

What type of weather is associate with areas of high pressure?

High pressure = dry, because there is not room in the air for moisture to get in

High pressure = humid, because there is room in the air for moisture to get in

A hurricane is a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 mph (119 km/h).

A hurricane is a type of snowstorm.

A hurricane is a type of earthquake.

A hurricane is a type of tornado.

Which of the following is true about hurricanes and tornadoes?

Hurricanes are large, rotating storm systems that form over warm ocean waters, while tornadoes are smaller, rapidly rotating columns of air that form in severe thunderstorms.

Hurricanes are always more destructive than tornadoes.

Tornadoes are always accompanied by heavy rainfall, while hurricanes are not.

Hurricanes are formed over land, while tornadoes are formed over water.

The damage from floods during hurricanes and tornadoes often lasts a lot longer than the storm itself. Why do floods cause damage for longer periods of time?

Floodwaters can saturate the ground, weaken structures, and lead to mold growth.

Floods are known to bring good luck and prosperity to affected areas.

Floodwaters can create a pleasant environment for aquatic life to thrive.

Flood damage is easily reversible with minimal effort.

Weather and the atmosphere pretest

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Climate changes daily, weather changes annually.

Weather and climate are the same thing.

Weather is long-term, climate is short-term.

Weather is short-term, climate is long-term.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the atmosphere?

The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth.

The atmosphere is a layer of plasma surrounding the Earth.

The atmosphere is a layer of solid rock surrounding the Earth.

The atmosphere is a layer of liquid surrounding the Earth.

What does our atmosphere do?

Protects the Earth from atmosphere of space

Protects the Earth from harmful solar radiation and keeps our temperature stable

Causes earthquakes that destroy life

Covers the Earth in patches of air, water, and energy that keep the biosphere alive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the composition of Earth's atmosphere?

50% nitrogen, 50% oxygen

30% nitrogen, 70% oxygen

90% nitrogen, 10% oxygen

78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, trace amounts of other gases

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What keeps our atmosphere from floating away into space?

Magnetic force

Wind pressure

Anti-gravity device

Gravity

What do we call the distance above sea level?

depth

elevation

height

altitude

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do we measure air pressure?

a barometer

a thermometer

a ruler

a scale

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Weather and the atmosphere pretest

32 questions

What is the difference between weather and climate?

What is the atmosphere?

What does our atmosphere do?

What is the composition of Earth's atmosphere?

What keeps our atmosphere from floating away into space?

What do we call the distance above sea level?

How do we measure air pressure?

What two forces affect air pressure?

What is air pressure?

What layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface?

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