Earth Systems Structures Review

In which level of the atmosphere is ozone most concentrated?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

Which phrase best describes Earth’s atmosphere?

• a single layer of gases surrounding Earth

• multiple layers of gases surrounding Earth

• a bubble of air close to the surface of Earth

• clouds and particles in a single layer around Earth

What happens to water in the atmosphere after evaporation occurs?

• It changes into a solid because of the cooler temperatures in the atmosphere.

• It changes into a solid because of the warmer temperatures in the atmosphere.

• It condenses into a liquid because of the cooler temperatures in the atmosphere.

• It condenses into a liquid because of the warmer temperatures in the atmosphere.

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Which statement best describes the relationship between the sun and evaporation?

• Light from the sun cools the water on Earth′s surface, so the water evaporates.

• Light from the sun heats the water on Earth′s surface, so the water evaporates.

• Light from the sun reflects from the water on Earth′s surface, so the water evaporates.

• Light from the sun refracts from the water on Earth′s surface, so the water evaporates.

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Which factor most contributes to changes in weather?

• the seasonal differences in atmospheric carbon dioxide

• the uneven heating of Earth’s surface

• the frequency of earthquakes

• the daily variation in tides

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What provides the energy needed to fuel the water cycle?

• carbon dioxide

• the moon

• the sun

• oxygen

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This diagram shows the interaction of two air masses in a specific area. Which type of front is most likely moving through this area?

• cold front

• warm front

• occluded front

• stationary front

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Which type of air pressure is most likely associated with a cold front?

• no pressure

• low pressure

• high pressure

• stationary pressure

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Which graphic best represents the density of air molecules throughout the atmosphere?

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How do winds move on Earth?

• from high pressure to low pressure areas

• from low pressure to high pressure areas

• from southern to northern locations

• from eastern to western locations

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