WorksheetsReviewing Atmosphere, Energy Budget, and Weather
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which set of labels correctly completes the diagram?
1. Cool air molecules rise; 2. Warm air molecules sink
1. More dense liquids float; 2. Less dense liquids sink
1. Warm air molecules rise; 2. Cool air molecules sink
1. Plants perform photosynthesis; 2. Animals perform respiration
Which of the following is an example of energy transferred through radiation?
Energy from the Sun warming one side of the Earth
Energy from a stove burning your hand as you touch it
Energy from warmer ocean water flowing to heat cooler water
Energy from a lunch giving you the strength to focus in school
Which of the following is an example of energy transferred through convection?
Energy from the Sun warming one side of the Earth
Energy from a stove burning your hand as you touch it
Energy from warmer ocean water flowing to heat cooler water
Energy from a lunch giving you the strength to focus in school
Which of the following is an example of energy transferred through conduction?
Energy from the Sun warming one side of the Earth
Energy from a stove burning your hand as you touch it
Energy from warmer ocean water flowing to heat cooler water
Energy from a lunch giving you the strength to focus in school
Some of the sun's energy is absorbed by Earth's surface and released back into the atmosphere as
infrared radiation
greenhouse gases
ultraviolet light
visible light
About 30% of the sun's incoming energy never reaches Earth's surface because it is ______.
absorbed by the ocean
trapped by the gravitational pull between the moon and the Earth
reflected back out into space
destroyed by the ozone layer
Which two processes do the arrows labeled 1 and 2 best represent in this diagram?
1. Absorption; 2. Convection
1. Absorption; 2. Reflection
1. Conduction; 2. Reflection
1. Conduction; 2. Convection
Which of the following would be the best label for number 1?
Radiation (like the Sun's energy reaching Earth)
Convection (like energy flowing in the atmosphere)
Conduction (like energy absorbed from the soil when touched)
Reflection (like light "bouncing" off a mirror)
Which of the following would be the best label for number 3?
Radiation (like the Sun's energy reaching Earth)
Convection (like energy flowing in the atmosphere)
Conduction (like energy absorbed from the soil when touched)
Reflection (like light "bouncing" off a mirror)
Which of the following would be the best label for number 4?
Radiation (like the Sun's energy reaching Earth)
Convection (like energy flowing in the atmosphere)
Conduction (like energy absorbed from the soil when touched)
Reflection (like light "bouncing" off a mirror)
Light colored surfaces tend to absorb more energy.
True
False
Dark colored surfaces tend to absorb more energy.
True
False
How do greenhouse gases in the atmosphere help the Earth?
More heat from solar radiation is kept from escaping into space.
More solar radiation is reflected back into space.
More solar radiation penetrates Earth's crust and mantle.
More heat from solar radiation is stored in Earth's core.
About 78% of Earth's atmosphere is __________ gas.
oxygen
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
hydrogen
About 21% of Earth's atmosphere is __________ gas.
nitrogen
oxygen
carbon dioxide
water vapor
About 1% of Earth's atmosphere is ________.
nitrogen
oxygen
other trace gases
none of these
Which of the following best describes the troposphere?
First layer of atmosphere where most weather happens
Fourth layer of atmosphere named for its warmth
Second layer of atmosphere containing the ozone layer
Third layer of atmosphere where meteoroids usually burn up
Which of the following best describes the mesosphere?
Fourth layer of atmosphere named for its warmth
Third layer of atmosphere where meteoroids usually burn up
Second layer of atmosphere containing the ozone layer
First layer of atmosphere where most weather happens
Which of the following best describes the stratosphere?
Third layer of atmosphere where meteoroids usually burn up
Fourth layer of atmosphere named for its warmth
First layer of atmosphere where most weather happens
Second layer of atmosphere containing the ozone layer
Air molecules are closer together in the troposphere than in the stratosphere.
True
False
The thermosphere is warmer than expected because that is where the ozone layer absorbs UV radiation.
True
False
The graph shows a tendency for temperatures to _____
increase as altitude increases.
decrease as altitude increases.
decrease as altitude decreases.
stay the same at all altitudes.
Warm air rising from the ocean near the equator may cause __________ to form.
droughts
tsunamis
hurricanes
tourism
Thunderstorms form from __________ being pushed up by a cold front.
cold, dry air
cold, moist air
warm, dry air
warm, moist air
Hurricanes only form over warm oceans.
True
False
A high pressure system in an area for a long period of time may cause a __________.
hurricane
tornado
drought
thunderstorm
A cold front is known to cause what type of weather?
moderate temperature with mild breezes
storms with hurricane winds
rain with possible severe thunderstorms
high temperatures with low winds
A warm front is known to cause what type of weather?
tornado formations
low temperatures
violent air mass collisions
cloud formations bringing precipitation
According to this map, why might Ohio experience rain tomorrow?
Weather tends to travel Eastward in the U.S.
A warm front is moving toward Ohio.
Ohio frequently experiences rain.
There is no evidence for any of these in this map.
According to this map, Oregon is likely to experience _______________ soon.
warmer temperatures
thunderstorms
a drought
gentle rain
According to this map, Nevada is likely to be experiencing _______________.
cloudy skies
a drought
low temperatures
clear skies
According to this map, New Mexico is likely to be experiencing _______________.
cloudy skies
a thunderstorm
high temperatures
clear skies
According to this map, Illinois is likely to experience _______________ soon.
cooler temperatures
thunderstorms
a drought
gentle rain
