Atmosphere Review

What is meteorology primarily concerned with?

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The processes and phenomena of the atmosphere

• The study of ocean currents

• The behavior of living organisms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following best describes weather?

• The long-term average of atmospheric conditions

• The short-term conditions of the atmosphere

• The study of climate change

• The patterns of wind over decades

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How does climate differ from weather?

• A) Climate changes every hour, while weather is stable

• B) Climate is the long-term average, while weather is short-term

• C) Weather includes temperature only, while climate includes precipitation

• D) Climate is only about temperature, while weather is about everything

What is the primary function of the atmosphere?

• To create clouds

• To provide air to breathe, protect from UV rays & regulate temperature

• To produce weather patterns

• To block all sunlight from reaching Earth

Which gas is the most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Argon

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

What is the main characteristic of the troposphere?

• It is where all weather occurs

• It is the coldest layer

• It contains the ozone layer

• It is where satellites orbit

What happens to temperature as altitude increases in the stratosphere?

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It increases

• It fluctuates wildly

Why do airplanes typically fly in the stratosphere?

• It is the warmest layer

• There is no water vapor, clouds, or precipitation

• It has the most oxygen

• It is the layer closest to Earth

What is the ozone layer's primary role?

• To provide oxygen for breathing

• To shield Earth from harmful UV radiation

• To create weather patterns

• To trap greenhouse gases

What has contributed to the damage of the ozone layer?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

• Methane

• Nitrogen