Atmospheric Science Quiz

How do the polar easterlies move?

• From north to south

• From east to west

• From south to north

• From west to east

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Which of the following is an example of weather, while the other three are examples of climate?

• A sunny day with a temperature of 75°F

• Average rainfall over 30 years

• Long-term temperature trends

• Decade-long drought patterns

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What kind of breeze is this diagram?

• Sea breeze

• Beach breeze

• Land breeze

• Water breeze

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What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?

• The uneven heating of the Earth's surface

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The rotation of the Earth

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

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What would Earth be like without an atmosphere?

• It would be warmer

• It would be colder

• It would have more oxygen

• It would have more water

What is the correct order for the layers of Earth’s atmosphere starting from outer space?

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Exosphere, Troposphere

• Thermosphere, Exosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere

• Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

In what layer of the atmosphere can you find the International Space Station?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

How does air pressure change as you move to higher elevation within the atmosphere?

• Air pressure increases as you go higher in the atmosphere

• Air pressure stays the same at all altitudes

• Air pressure decreases as you go higher in the atmosphere

• Air pressure decreases and then increases at high altitudes

Which of the following is an example of climate, while the other three are examples of weather?

• A blizzard occurring this weekend

• The average annual rainfall in a rainforest

• A heatwave expected next week

• A foggy morning in the city

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Which type of front forms when cold air moves in and replaces warm air?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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