M8.1 Physics of the Atmosphere

What is the main consequence of solar heating in the troposphere?

• Cloud formation

• Vertical air movement

• Ozone layer protection

• Temperature stability

Where do jet aircraft cruise?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

Which factors are listed as influencing aircraft flight?

• Pressure

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Numbers of passengers

Which layer is NOT part of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Lithosphere

What is the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level in hectopascals (hPa)?

• 1013.25

• 760

• 29.92

• 14.7

What is the temperature at an altitude of 30,000 ft?

• -24.6 °C

• -4.8 °C

• -44.4 °C

• -56.5 °C

What is the unit of pressure represented by "atm"?

• Atmosphere

• Hectopascal

• Inches of Mercury

• Pounds per Square Inch

What is the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) used for?

• Measuring sea level pressure.

• Comparing aircraft performance and calibrating instruments.

• Determining the density of water.

• Calculating wind speed.

Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Argon

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen