Weather Part 1

What is the term for the air surrounding the Earth?

• Stratosphere

• Atmosphere

• Troposphere

• Lithosphere

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Which two gases make up most of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen

• Nitrogen and Oxygen

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Argon and Nitrogen

What happens to warm air compared to cold air?

• Warm air sinks

• Warm air rises

• Warm air stays at the same level

• Warm air disappears

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How does a change in the amount of water vapor affect the atmosphere?

• It has no effect

• It changes the weather

• It only affects temperature

• It only affects wind speed

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What is the role of the O-Zone Layer in the atmosphere?

• It reflects sunlight

• It absorbs the Sun’s harmful UV rays

• It traps heat

• It produces oxygen

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What is an air mass?

• A small pocket of air

• A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity

• A cloud formation

• A type of wind

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How do continental air masses differ from maritime air masses?

• Continental air masses are dry, maritime are moist

• Continental air masses are moist, maritime are dry

• Both are equally moist

• Both are equally dry

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What type of weather is usually associated with low-pressure systems?

• Clear and sunny

• Cloudy with rain or snow

• Hot and dry

• Cold and windy

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What is the primary role of meteorologists?

• To study rocks

• To study weather

• To study oceans

• To study plants

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