Exploring Earth's Atmosphere and Weather

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Argon

Which type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Altostratus

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

• Isobar

• Front

• Jet Stream

• Cyclone

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

What is the Coriolis effect responsible for?

• The change in seasons

• The deflection of wind patterns

• The formation of clouds

• The greenhouse effect

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cold front?

• Warm air rises over cold air

• Cold air pushes under warm air

• Air masses move parallel to each other

• No significant weather changes

What is the main driver of global atmospheric circulation?

• Ocean currents

• Solar radiation

• Earth's magnetic field

• Volcanic activity

Which type of air mass is typically warm and moist?

• Continental Polar

• Maritime Tropical

• Continental Tropical

• Maritime Polar

What is the primary cause of wind?

• Earth's rotation

• Differences in air pressure

• Ocean tides

• Gravitational pull