Earth Science Meteorology

Which diagram correctly shows wind motion between pressure areas?

• Option #1
• Option #2
• Option #3
• Option #4

The greenhouse effect traps solar radiation in Earth’s atmosphere. What is the likely result of increased greenhouse gases and an increased greenhouse effect?

• the atmosphere will increase in temperature
• the atmosphere will form more oxygen gas
• the atmosphere will become more dense
• the sea levels will decrease

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• psychrometer
• anemometer
• barometer
• wind vane

Heat is transferred from the sun to the Earth by what method?

• radiation
• conduction
• reflection
• convection

As altitude increases in the troposphere what happens to temperature?

• decreases
• increases
• stays the same

In what atmospheric layer is the greatest air pressure?

• thermosphere
• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• troposphere

What causes the deflection of wind currents on Earth's surface known as the Coriolis Effect?

• the Earth's revolution
• the Moon's revolution
• the Moon's rotation
• the Earth's rotation

Air temperature generally decreases with increasing

• elevation & latitude
• convection rate & latitude
• elevation & longitude
• relative humidity & longitude

What layer of the atmosphere can the ozone layer be found?

• mesosphere
• troposphere
• thermosphere
• stratosphere

As altitude increases in the thermosphere what happens to temperature?

• decreases
• increases
• stays the same