Unit 3 review- Earth's Atmosphere

Throughout the day, Matthew and Mei measure the temperature of lake water as it is warmed by the sun. The following table shows their data at four different times.

At what time was the thermal energy of the lake water the greatest?

• 9 a.m

• 11 a.m

• 3 p.m

• 5 p.m

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Different areas of Earth’s oceans receive different amounts of energy in the form of heat, resulting in ocean currents and weather patterns. What is the main source of this energy?

• 1. kinetic energy from tides

• 1. kinetic energy from ocean currents

• 2. energy transfer within Earth’s crust

• 1. electromagnetic radiation from the sun

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Which of the following is required for conduction to occur between two parts of Earth’s geosphere?

• 1. There must be either a gas or a liquid circulating or flowing

• 1. The two parts must both be either liquids or gases.

• 1. The two parts must have the same temperature.

• 1. There must be contact between the two parts.

Air rising and sinking in Earth’s atmosphere forms a pattern of smaller convection cells.

These convection cells create both high- and low-pressure belts. Where in the diagram are the low-pressure belts located?

• 1. B, D, F

• 1. D, E, F, G

• 1. C, D, E

• 1. A, D, G

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Air circulates in Earth’s atmosphere. Which of the following is the fundamental cause of air circulation in Earth’s atmosphere?

• 1. energy from the sun

• 1. Earth’s magnetic field

• 1. Earth’s gravity

• 1. ocean currents

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The gases that make up Earth’s atmosphere are commonly referred to as air. Approximately what percentage of air is made up of gases other than nitrogen and oxygen?

• 1. 99%

• 1. 11%

• 1. 21%

• 1. 1%

The atmosphere is divided into four layers, the mesosphere, troposphere, thermosphere, and stratosphere. Each layer has unique physical properties. Which of the following statements about the stratosphere is true?

• 1. Weather happens in the stratosphere.

• 1. The stratosphere is warmer at the top than at the bottom.

• 1. The stratosphere is below the troposphere.

• 1. There are no winds in the stratosphere.

The air helps regulate Earth’s atmosphere so that it is not too cold or too hot for life on Earth. The air also protects organisms from the sun’s harmful radiation. These are reasons air is an important resource. Which of these statements provides a major reason that air is considered an important natural resource?

• 1. Animals need air to breathe and thus to survive.

• 1. Water is evaporated into the air to create precipitation.

• 1. Birds use air to allow them to fly.

• 1. Clouds are moved from place to place by air.

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One way to determine air quality is to measure the tiny particles of solids suspended in air. What is the term for these particles?

• 1. gases

• 1. contaminants

• 1. impurities

• 1. particulates

Which of the following is a common cause of acid rain?

• 1. oil spilled into tropical ocean waters

• 1. gases released when plants make food

• 1. emissions produced by burning fossil fuels

• 1. warm water released from nuclear power plants