Science Pre-Test

What is the correct order of the layers of the atmosphere, starting with the layer closest to earth.

• Troposphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere
• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
• Exosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere
• Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere

Which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur in?

• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Exosphere
• Thermosphere

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Which type of air has the most density?

• Hot air
• Cold air
• Air does not have density
• All air has the same density

As altitude increases in the troposphere, what does the air temperature do?

• Decreases
• Increases
• Stays the same
• There is no air temperature in the troposphere

A maritime tropical air mass will be:

• Cold and dry
• Cold and humid
• Warm and dry
• Warm and humid

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The unequal heating of earths surface cases what?

• Rain
• Humidity
• Wind
• Greenhouse gas effect

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What part of the water cycle causes water in the form of a gas to turn back into a liquid?

• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Evaporation
• Accumulation

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This is the symbol for what type of weather front?

• Warm
• Cold
• Stationary
• Occluded

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What kind of weather can be expected in West Virginia (WV)?

• Dry, sunny
• Thunderstoms
• Warm temperatures
• Light rain for several days

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Which instrument measures air pressure?

• Thermopmeter
• Anemometer
• Barometer
• Rain gauge