Retest Meteorology 1

What is the correct sequence of layers of the atmosphere from innermost to outermost?

• mesosphere-stratosphere-thermosphere-troposphere

• troposphere-stratosphere-mesosphere-thermosphere

• stratosphere-thermosphere-troposphere-mesosphere

• thermosphere-mesosphere-stratosphere-troposphere

Where does most of Earth's weather occur?

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

What layer of the atmosphere is Cecilia presenting on?

• the mesosphere

• the stratosphere

• the thermosphere

• the troposphere

Using the diagram, how does the composition of the mesosphere protect life on Earth?

• The mesosphere burns most of the debris that enters Earth's atmosphere from space.

• The mesosphere traps the Sun's thermal energy to keep the temperature of Earth stable.

• The mesosphere contains mostly water vapor and sends rainwater down to Earth's surface.

• The mesosphere contains a layer of ozone that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation.

Why does the temperature increase with altitude in the stratosphere?

• because ozone reflects energy from the Sun

• because ozone absorbs energy from the Sun

• because meteoroids break apart in this layer

• because meteoroids absorb light in this layer

Which statement best explains how the gases of the atmosphere affect the temperature of Earth?

• The gases reflect all of the heat from the Sun, preventing it from reaching Earth's surface.

• The gases absorb all of the heat from Earth's surface, preventing it from radiating into space.

• The gases absorb some of the heat from the Sun, holding it to keep it warm near Earth's surface.

• The gases reflect some of the heat from Earth's surface, holding it away from the surface in space.

In which layer of the atmosphere is air pressure the highest?

• the mesosphere

• the stratosphere

• the thermosphere

• the troposphere

In which layer of the atmosphere is air pressure the lowest?

• the mesosphere

• the stratosphere

• the thermosphere

• the troposphere

Land absorbs radiation from the Sun

• slower than water.

• faster than water.

• the same rate as water.

• twice as slow as water.

What kind of energy transfer is shown by the movement of the air labeled B in the diagram?

• A) conduction, when air particles collide and transfer energy as heat

• B) radiation, when the energy in electromagnetic waves warms the air

• C) convection, when warm air rises upward, spreads out, and transfers energy as heat

• D) conduction, when warm air rises upward, spreads out, and transfers energy as electromagnetic waves