Earth's Atmosphere and Weather Conditions Review Quiz

Low pressure leads to clear, dry weather; high pressure leads to storms.

Low pressure leads to storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes; high pressure leads to clear, dry weather.

Both low and high pressure always cause storms.

Air pressure does not affect weather conditions.

Mostly oxygen, with some nitrogen and argon.

Mostly nitrogen, with oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, and trace gases.

Equal parts nitrogen and oxygen, with a small amount of water vapor.

Mostly carbon dioxide, with some nitrogen and oxygen.

Fronts, global wind systems, and air pressure changes

Mountains, oceans, and deserts

Seasons, day length, and moon phases

Clouds, rainbows, and fog

Warm air is less dense and creates lower air pressure.

Warm air is more dense and creates higher air pressure.

Warm air is less dense and creates higher air pressure.

Warm air is more dense and creates lower air pressure.

To prevent weather changes

To maintain a constant temperature

To adapt to constant changes

To keep the air pressure high

Low pressure means clear weather, high pressure means stormy

Low pressure means stormy weather, high pressure means clear

Both low and high pressure mean stormy weather

Air pressure does not affect weather

The amount of water vapor in the air

The number of atmospheric layers

Uneven heating of the Earth's surface

The presence of trace gases

Nitrogen

Oxygen

Argon

Carbon dioxide

Troposphere; by reflecting sunlight

Stratosphere; by containing the ozone layer

Mesosphere; by burning meteors

Thermosphere; by containing auroras

Stratosphere; caused by meteors burning

Troposphere; caused by uneven heating of Earth’s surface

Mesosphere; caused by ozone absorption

Thermosphere; caused by auroras