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ATMOSPHERE TEST BY POPS

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

THIS VALUE REPRESENTS THE ACTUAL AMOUNT OF MOISTURE IN THE AIR, COMPARED TO THE AMOUNT IN A SATURATED CLOUD.

a)

Humidity

b)

Saturated air

c)

Relative Humidity

d)

Dew Point

e)

Latent Heat

2.

When liquid water is HEATED, The thermal energy enters into the steam.

This added and stored heat is called:

a)

Humidity

b)

Saturated air

c)

Relative Humidity

d)

Dew Point

e)

Latent Heat

3.

the air cannot hold any more water vapor. If more water vapor is evaporated up, the water vapor in the air will condense… form clouds…. and then rain

a)

Humidity

b)

Saturated air

c)

Relative Humidity

d)

Dew Point

e)

Latent Heat

4.

THIS WILL OCCUR WHEN THE PRESSURE INCREASES AND CAUSES A CHANGE IN THE KINETIC ACTIVITY IN AN OBJECT; HOWEVER, NO THERMAL ENERGY WAS ADDED

a)

Adiabatic Process

b)

Saturated air

c)

Relative Humidity

d)

Dew Point

e)

Latent Heat

5.

the amount of water vapor in the air.

a)

Humidity

b)

Saturated air

c)

Relative Humidity

d)

Dew Point

e)

Latent Heat

6.

Once the temperature begins to drop, and this is usually at night, the cooler temperatures forces the air into a new saturation point. At this new cooler temperature, water vapor begins to condense, and dew forms

a)

Humidity

b)

Saturated air

c)

Relative Humidity

d)

Dew Point

e)

Latent Heat

7.

The rate at which unsaturated air will cool as it rises if no thermal energy is added or removed

a)

Humidity

b)

Dry Adiabatic Lapse Rate

c)

Relative Humidity

d)

Dew Point

e)

Latent Heat

8.

These middle layer clouds are Gray thin sheets of clouds, that may produce mild precipitation

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Altocumulus

d)

Altostratus

e)

Cirrus clouds

9.

THESE HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS HAVE A Wispy indistinct appearance

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Altocumulus

d)

Altostratus

e)

Cirrus clouds

10.

Vary in appearance from wispy to thick blanket appearance

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Altocumulus

d)

Altostratus

e)

Cirrostratus clouds

11.

Becomes a towering giant cumulonimbus cloud capable of producing torrential rains, strong winds, and hail

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Altocumulus

d)

Altostratus

e)

Verticle Development clouds

12.

THIS CLOUD HAS RISEN TO THE MIDDLE LAYER. IT IS White or gray in color form large, round masses or wavy rows

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Altocumulus

d)

Altostratus

e)

Verticle Development clouds

13.

White or gray in color form large, round masses or wavy rows

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Altocumulus

d)

Altostratus

e)

Verticle Development clouds

14.

These are low level clouns are Sheet-like cloud that covers much or all of the sky in a given area.

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Altocumulus

d)

Altostratus

e)

Verticle Development clouds

15.

Large puffy clouds

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Altocumulus

d)

Altostratus

e)

Verticle Development clouds

16.

Nitrogen

a)

78 %

b)

21 %

c)

04 %

d)

0.038 %

e)

0.99 %

17.

Carbon Dioxide

a)

78 %

b)

21 %

c)

04 %

d)

0.038 %

e)

0.99 %

18.

Trace Gases

a)

78 %

b)

21 %

c)

04 %

d)

0.038 %

e)

0.01%

19.

Water Vapor

a)

78 %

b)

21 %

c)

4 %

d)

0.038 %

e)

0.01%

20.

the transfer of thermal energy by the movement of heated material from one place to another

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Induction

21.

the transfer of thermal energy by the movement of heated material from one place to another

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Induction

22.

Roasting marshmellos using a wire hanger would cause us a problem because of this property.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Induction

23.

Heat traveling to the Earth through space.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Induction

24.

Heat moves by electromagnetic waves.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Induction

25.

The transfer of heat by direct contact

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Induction

26.

Hot material always rises and cold materials always sink. Hot stuff rises until it cools then it sinks, gets reheated and rises again.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Induction

27.

This occurs between Earth’s surface and the lowest part of the atmosphere.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Induction

28.

A Tanning bed uses this property.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Induction

29.

No Definite shape, but still has a definite volume.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Gell

e)

Plasma

30.

Definite shape and a definite volume.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Gell

e)

Plasma

31.

Atoms vibrate in a fixed position.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Gell

e)

Plasma

32.

Atoms slip away and fly out of the container.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Gell

e)

Plasma

33.

No definite shape and no definite volume.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Gell

e)

Plasma

34.

Atoms slide around each other.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Gell

e)

Plasma

35.

Outermost layer of Earth’s atmosphere; transitional space between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Thermosphere

e)

Exosphere

36.

This layer contains the ozone layer

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Thermosphere

e)

Exosphere

37.

This layer absorbs and reflects most of the heat radiating to the earth from the sun.

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Thermosphere

e)

Exosphere

38.

Layer closest to the Earth’s surface. This layer is heated up by conduction of heat from the surface of the Earth.

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Thermosphere

e)

Exosphere

39.

Contains the Ionosphere

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Thermosphere

e)

Exosphere

40.

Discussion question

Why is it necessary to build a campfire at night when camping in the desert?

a)

The campfire is necessary because there is not enough water in the air to hold the heat in.

b)

The campfire keeps away the dangerous predators of the desert.

c)

The campfire is necesary for

siing-a-longs and ghost stories

d)

The campfire makes it seem more like a true campsite.

41.

Discussion question

Which of these is in the correct order: from the surface of the planet to outer space?

a)

Troposphere - Stratosphere - Mesosphere - Thermosphere -

Exosphere

b)

Troposphere - Mesosphere - Stratosphere - Thermosphere -

Exosphere

c)

Stratosphere - Mesosphere - Troposphere - Thermosphere -

Exosphere

d)

Exosphere - Stratosphere - Mesosphere - Thermosphere -

Thermosphere

42.

Discussion question

Explain why wind speed changes with altitude.

a)

Up in the upper altitudes the winds speed up because there is resistance , so there is no friction to slow it down.

b)

As the winds move down towards the surface of the Earth, it begins to encounter trees and stuff and causes RESISTANCE.

c)

The speed of the winds increases as the winds rise, because of less gravitational pull.

d)

The speed of the winds change due to the tides.

43.

what is the relationship between pressure and density?

a)

The higher the density the higher the pressure

b)

The lower the density the higher the pressure

c)

There is no relationship between density and pressure

44.

Select the one thiing that is not a particulates in our atmosphere

a)

Dust

b)

Cabon dioxide

c)

Salt

d)

Ice

e)

Bacteria

45.

What is absolute zero in Kelvin?

a)

32°F

b)

212°F

c)

-459°F

d)

100°C

e)

0° K

46.

What is the relationship between temperature and density?

a)

As the temperature increases, the molecules inside the balloon move faster. They strike at the sides of the ballon, Balloon gets bigger, the molecules are more spread out causinig lower density.

b)

As the temperature drops, the molecules inside the balloon move faster. They strike at the sides of the ballon, Balloon gets bigger, the molecules are closer together causinig lower density

c)

As the temperature increases, the molecules gain kinetic energy and begin to vibrate in a fixed position much faster.

d)

Just because something gets hot or cold does not affect the density of an object. Matter is what matter is.

47.

Why has there been a big increase in the amount of carbon dioxide within the atmosphere?

a)

The burning of fossil fuels releases a lot of carbon dioxide. This goes into our atmosphere.

b)

Cutting down trees has reduced the planets ability to recycle our air. Plants take out Carbon dioxide and puts back fresh oxygen.

c)

The hole in the ozone layer is allowing radiation to come in.

d)

The trees are releasing too much carbon dioxide.

48.

What is the atmosphere made of?

a)

Gases such as Nitrogen and Oxygen

b)

Particles such as dust

c)

Water Droplets and Ice Crystals.

49.

What is the GREENHOUSE EFFECT?

a)

The Greenhouse Effect is the over-heating of the Earth due to the carbon dioxide build up in our atmosphere.

b)

The Greenhouse Effect is an over-heating of our planet caused by the loss of ozone within our atmosphere.

c)

The Greenhouse Effect is an over-heating of our planet caused by the build up of ozone within our atmosphere.

d)

The Greenhouse Effect is an over-heating of our planet caused by the loss of carbon dioxide within our atmosphere.

50.

A thick blanket of Ozone in the upper atmosphere – about 20m – 50m above the Earth’s surface.

a)

Carbon dioxide shielding

b)

Troposphere

c)

Ozone layer found in the stratosphere

d)

Ionosphere

51.

Which of the following is NOT used to determine the amount of water vapor in our atmosphere?

a)

Properties of the land surface beneath the air.

b)

The season of the year

c)

The altitude of particular masses of air

d)

The kind of animals living there

52.

Where is the Atmosphere?

a)

Forms a border that frames the oceans.

b)

The atmosphere is referring to the mood of the people due to the drastic weather that has come upon the face of the Earth.

c)

The atmosphere is the lining for caves and caverns. It also forms a boundary for underground streams.

d)

The atmosphere surrounds the Earth. It goes from the Earth’s surface to outer space.

53.

Why are Holes in the ozone layer a scary thing?

a)

Where there are holes, Radiation can slip in and damage life on Earth that live beneath the hole.

b)

The hole in the ozone layer allows way much moonlight to enter our atmosphere. On the nights of the full moon, this excessive moonlight causes a condition called “Moon Madness”

c)

The hole in the ozone layer does not seem to be causing us any problems since it is a naturally occuring event that has been going on since the beginning of time.

d)

The hole in the ozone layer is allowing much needed oxygen to leak out of our atmosphere and to go into outer space.

e)

The holes in the ozone layer could possibly allow alien spacecraft to use these holes as an entrance through out atmosphere.

54.

What causes FOG?

a)

Relative Humity

b)

A temperature inversion

c)

Adiabatic pressure changes

d)

Dew Point

55.

A measure of the average kinetic energy in an object

a)

Density

b)

Dew Point

c)

Temperature

d)

Humidity

56.

Molecules made by putting three oxygen atoms together

a)

Water Vapor

b)

Trace Gases

c)

Ozone

d)

Carbon Dioxide

e)

Nitrate particles

57.

The gaseous form of water

a)

Water Vapor

b)

Fog

c)

Rain

d)

Sleet

58.

The pressure exerted on a surface of the Earth by the weight of the atmosphere

a)

Dew Point

b)

Density

c)

Humidity

d)

Air Pressure

59.

How is this Ozone layer good for life on Earth?

a)

The ozone layer keeps us warm at night by holding heat to the surface of the planet at night.

b)

The ozone layer provides us with extra oxygen which we need to breathe.

c)

The ozone layer provides necessary nutrients to the plant life on Earth, thus providing animal life with a food supply.

d)

The ozone layer acts like a shield or barrier AGAINST Radiation from the sun

60.

A solid particle that is floating in our atmosphere.

a)

Sediment

b)

Condiment

c)

Contaminant

d)

Particulate

61.

How does Altitude affect air pressure?

a)

As you go higher up, you are getting closer to the sun. Therefore, the temperature is going to rise. This increase in temperature will cause the pressure to go up.

b)

The amount of thermal energy coming from the sun is the same for the entire planet. There does not seem to be any relationship between Altitude and Temperature.

c)

As we go up into the atmosphere, we will see isolated pockets of increased temperature and decreased temperture depending upon the condition of the ozone layer.

d)

As you go higher up into the atmosphere, the air becomes thinner and the pressure drops.

62.

the outermost region of the Exosphere. Here the atoms and molecules are so far apart that they can drift off into outerspace.

a)

The Carbon dioxide shield

b)

The Ozone layer

c)

The ionosphere

d)

The Meander Zone

e)

The Constellar Zone

63.

What EFFECT does Carbon Dioxide Gas have on the Radiation of Heat Energy?

a)

Carbon dioxide acts like a protective sheild that keeps heat energy from entering our atmosphere.

b)

Carbon dioxide pulls heat from the sun just like a magnet pulls iron.

c)

Carbon dioxide absorbs heat energy. This heat energy is then used in making clouds.

d)

Carbon dioxide holds heat to the surface of the planet. Carbon dioxide will let heat in, but does not let it out.

64.

The amount of air concentrated in a particular unit of volume, such as a inflated balloon is called:

a)

Air Volume

b)

Air Density

c)

Air Humidity

d)

Air Temperature

65.

Braden and EmmaLee were on a picnic. Right in the middle of a PB&J, Braden leaned back and said to Emmalee, "Hey, look at that low hanging cloud! it looks like a chubby monkey!

WHAT WERE THEY SEEING?

a)

CUMULUS CLOUD

b)

STRATUS CLOUD

c)

ALTOCUMULUS

d)

ALTOSTRATUS

e)

CIRROSTRATUS