Atmosphere & Air Movement Practice

What percentage of the atmosphere is composed of nitrogen?

• 78%

• 21%

• 1%

• 0.038%

Which sequences list the layers of the atmosphere from the closest to earth's surface to the farthest?

• Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

• Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere

• Troposphere, Lithosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the most dense?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

In an atmospheric layer with a negative lapse rate, the temperature _____________ with increasing altitude

Which layers of the atmosphere have a positive lapse rate?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between air density and air temperature?

• Colder air is more dense than warmer air

• Warmer air is more dense than colder air

• With increasing temperature comes increasing density

• Air density and air temperature interact to determine lapse rates

When a certain volume of air decreases in temperature it becomes more saturated. When the saturation or dew point, it will produce

• Rain

• Tornados

• Tsunamis

• Negative lapse rates

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Changes in air densite, saturation point, latent heat release, and pressure result in . . .

• Earthquakes

• Weather

• Tides

• Volcanic eruptions

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following types of convection cells contribute to the formation of deserts at 30 degrees north and south latitude?

• Polar Cells

• Equatorial Cells

• Hadley Cells

• Kovacs Cells

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Prevailing winds are the result of convection and . . .

• Topography

• Latent Heat Release

• The Mandala Effect

• The Coriolis Effect

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6