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WorksheetsPractice Meteorology Test
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What happens to oxygen molecules as you climb up a mountain?
a. The oxygen molecules spread out as altitude increases.
b. The oxygen molecules stay the same as altitude increases.
c. The oxygen molecules bunch together as altitude increases.
d. There are more oxygen molecules in the air as the altitude increases
Which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the gases in our atmosphere?
Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen are the two most abundant gases in our atmosphere.
Carbon Dioxide and Methane are the two most abundant gases in our atmosphere.
Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide are the two most abundant gases in our atmosphere.
Nitrogen and Oxygen are the two most abundant gases in our atmosphere.
Jamie says he thinks the Stratosphere is the most important. Which of the following would be the BEST argument for Jamie to make?
The Stratosphere is the most important layer because it protects our earth from being hit by meteors.
The Stratosphere is the most important layer because it contains all the air that we breathe along with our weather. Without the stratosphere we would not have our water cycle or any air to breathe.
The Stratosphere is the most important layer because it contains the ozone which protect us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays which can cause skin cancer.
The Stratosphere is the most important layer because it contains the ozone which is responsible for the greenhouse effect which keeps our Earth at a livable temperature.
A space shuttle is making its way back to Earth from a long journey in space. Which of the following would be the correct order of the layers of the atmosphere the space shuttle would go through from outer space until it finally reaches Earth?
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere,Stratosphere,
Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere
Thermosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere
What are the two most abundant greenhouse gases and what do they do?
The two most abundant greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide and methane. These two gases trap heat in the atmosphere and make our planet a livable temperature.
The two most abundant greenhouse gases are nitrogen and oxygen. These two gases trap heat in the atmosphere and make our planet a livable temperature.
The two most abundant greenhouse gases are oxygen and nitrogen. These two gases provide us with the air that we breathe.
The two most abundant greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide and methane. These two gases provide us with the air that we breathe.
A hiker notices that she can generally tell if it will be good weather to hike in Georgia by looking at the weather in Alabama the previous day. This pattern of weather is due to the Prevailing Westerlies always blowing from west to east and carrying Alabama's weather along with it. Which of the following would be the best reason why this global wind occurs?
Global winds are caused by unequal heating of the Earth's surface. The poles receive more direct sunlight than the equator so the poles are colder than the equator. This difference in temperature causes the Coriolis Effect which causes wind.
Global winds are caused by unequal heating of the Earth's surface. The poles receive more direct sunlight than the equator so the poles are warmer than the equator. This difference in temperature causes convection currents which causes wind.
Global winds are caused by unequal heating of the Earth's surface. The equator receives more direct sunlight than the poles so the equator is warmer than the poles. This difference in temperature causes convection currents which causes wind.
Global winds are caused by unequal heating of the Earth's surface. The equator receives more direct sunlight than the poles so the equator is colder than the poles. This difference in temperature causes the Coriolis Effect which causes wind.
What is the difference between a local and global wind?
Local winds affect only areas near the equator while global winds affect the poles.
Local winds affect a larger area while global winds affect a smaller area.
Local winds affect a smaller area while global winds affect a larger area.
Local winds affect the poles while global winds affect only areas near the equator.
Which of the following is the correct label and
description for the top and bottom diagrams?
The top one is land breeze which is caused by the land cooling down faster than the water. The bottom one is a sea breeze which is caused by the land heating up faster than the water.
The top one is sea breeze which is caused by the land heating up faster than the water. The bottom one is a land breeze which is caused by the land cooling down faster than the water.
The top one is land breeze which is caused by the land heating up faster than the water. The bottom one is a sea breeze which is caused by the land cooling down faster than the water.
The top one is sea breeze which is caused by the land cooling down faster than the water. The bottom one is a land breeze which is caused by the land heating up faster than the water.
The air that is touching the land gets heated through direct touch. What type of heat transfer is this?
Radiation
Convection
Conduction
Heat
What type of air mass is represented by cP and what are the characteristics of this air mass?
cP is a Continental Tropical air mass and it will be cool and dry.
cP is a Continental Polar air mass and it will be cool and dry.
cP Is a Continental Tropical air mass and it will warm and dry.
cP is a Continental Polar air mass and it will be warm and dry.
Seattle, Washington is known for having a cool climate and many days of rainfall and humid weather throughout the year. Which of the following would be the air mass that mostly affects Seattle's weather?
Maritime Tropical
Continental Tropical
Maritime Polar
Continental Polar
What causes hurricanes to rotate in different directions in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Coriolis Effect
Global Wind Patterns
Lack of Sunlight
Continental Deflection
When do hurricanes lose energy?
When they move over mountains or valleys
When they move over the equator
When they move over warmer water or land
When they move over cooler water or land
What type of air front is shown in the picture?
Warm
Cold
Stationary
Occluded
What type of front is in red color?
Cold
Warm
Occluded
Stationary
What is the name of this front?
Cold
Warm
Occluded
Stationary
