APES 4.5-4.6 Earth's Atmosphere, Climate, and Weather

What is the main characteristic used to define the different layers of the atmosphere?

• Pressure

• Temperature

• Density

• Humidity

In which layer of the atmosphere do airplanes fly and weather occurs?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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The Earth's axis of rotation is tilted at how many degrees from the vertical axis?

• 23.3 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 15 degrees

The seasons are caused by the ______ at which the sun's rays hit the Earth.

• Distance

• Angle

• Speed

• Intensity

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Fill in the blank: The Earth spins once every ___ hours.

• 12

• 24

• 36

• 48

Which direction does the Earth spin in the Northern Hemisphere?

• A) Clockwise

• B) Counter-clockwise

• C) East to West

• D) West to East

How many convection cells are formed due to unequal heating of the Earth and the Coriolis effect?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

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Which type of breeze occurs when the land heats up faster than the ocean?

• Land Breeze

• Sea Breeze

• Mountain Breeze

• Valley Breeze

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During La Nina, what happens to the upwelling process?

• A) It stops completely

• B) It decreases slightly

• C) It increases

• D) It reverses direction.

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La Nina is often considered the opposite of which phenomenon?

• Ocean gyres

• Upwelling

• El Nino

• Microclimates

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