Meteorology Final Exam - Spring 2025

The study of the Earth's atmosphere, weather, and climate

• Mesosphere
• Meteorology
• Exosphere
• Stratosphere

The layer of gases that surrounds Earth and supports life.

• Anemometer
• Exosphere
• Atmosphere
• Troposphere

The lowest layer of the atmosphere where most weather occurs.

• Meteorology
• Troposphere
• Atmosphere
• Weather

The layer above the troposphere containing the ozone layer.

• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Satellite imagery
• Meteorology

The daily conditions of the atmosphere, like temperature and precipitation.

• Weather
• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere

The average weather patterns in an area over a long time.

• Weather
• Climate
• Meteorology
• Exosphere

Pictures of Earth taken from space to observe weather patterns.

• Satellite imagery
• Stratosphere
• Atmosphere
• Climate

What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is made of oxygen?

• 78%
• 21%
• 12%
• 2.5%

When an object absorbs and emits energy at the same rate.

• thermal equilibrium
• temperature
• convection
• thermal conductor

Harmful energy from the sun that can cause sunburn.

• convection
• ultraviolet radiation
• infrared radiation
• visible radiation