
Atmospheric Science Quiz
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11th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of air density on its movement in the atmosphere?
Less dense air sinks, denser air rises.
Less dense air rises, denser air sinks.
Air density has no effect on movement.
Denser air always moves horizontally.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the maximum amount of water vapor air can hold at a given temperature?
Adiabatic cooling
Latent heat release
Saturation point
Air density
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does adiabatic cooling occur in the atmosphere?
By increasing air pressure as air rises
By decreasing air pressure as air rises
By increasing air temperature as air sinks
By decreasing air temperature as air sinks
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which property of air affects its capacity to contain water vapor?
Air density
Latent heat release
Temperature
Adiabatic heating
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to water vapor in the atmosphere when air cools and its saturation point drops?
It condenses into liquid water and forms clouds.
It evaporates into the atmosphere.
It remains as water vapor.
It turns into ice crystals.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the energy released when water vapor in the atmosphere condenses into liquid water?
Latent heat release
Sensible heat release
Thermal expansion
Adiabatic cooling
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do atmospheric convection currents affect global climates?
They create uniform temperatures worldwide.
They contribute to different climates by moving air and moisture.
They prevent the formation of clouds.
They stabilize atmospheric pressure.
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