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Meteorology Unit 1Concepts Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False: As you increase in altitude, the temperature of the air decreases because the air molecules become less dense.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which of the following is found in our atmosphere?

a)

water vapor

b)

dust and pollen

c)

gases

d)

all of the above

3.

Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth’s atmosphere?

a)

argon (Ar)

b)

oxygen (O2)

c)

nitrogen (N2)

d)

carbon dioxide (CO2)

4.

Which layer of the atmosphere has the highest density of gas molecules?

a)

Exosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Thermosphere

e)

Troposphere

5.
What is the percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?
a)
1%
b)
21%
c)
78%
d)
90%
6.
What is the percentage of nitrogen in Earth's atmosphere?
a)
1%
b)
21%
c)
78%
d)
90%
7.
What are the 2 most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere?
a)
carbon dioxide and oxygen
b)
carbon dioxide and nitrogen
c)
nitrogen and oxygen
d)
nitrogen and hydrogen 
8.

In the nitrogen cycle, where is nitrogen found as an element?

a)

in plants

b)

in rocks

c)

in the air

d)

in animals

9.

A scientist compared the atmospheric composition of a newly discovered planet to the atmosphere of Earth. Which conclusion about the unknown planet can be made by using the information provided?

a)

It is not suitable for animals.

b)

It will sustain a small human population.

c)

It has enough oxygen for small mammals.

d)

It has many carbon dioxide releasing organisms.

10.

When a plane flies, it travels through air that contains gases, liquids, and solids. This area is BEST described as the

a)

atmosphere.

b)

lithosphere.

c)

biosphere.

d)

hydrosphere.

11.

In the troposphere, what is true about places at higher altitudes compared to places at lower altitudes?

a)

they have cooler temperatures

b)

they have warmer temperatures

c)

they have the same temperatures

d)

they have less predictable temperatures

12.

In which atmosphere layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?

a)

thermosphere

b)

mesosphere

c)

stratosphere

d)

troposphere

13.
. Earth is surrounded by an envelope of gases called the _____________.  
a)
Thermosphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Troposphere
d)
 Atmosphere
14.
Clouds form when water vapor ___________ out of the air.    
a)
 Evaporates
b)
Condenses
c)
Precipates
d)
Disappears
15.
Water forms thin, feathery clouds of ice at the top of the _______________.  
a)
Thermosphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Troposphere 
d)
Atmosphere
16.
Which layer contains the ozone layer.?  
a)
Mesosphere 
b)
Thermosphere 
c)
Troposphere
d)
 Stratosphere
17.

Which of the following is NOT found in dry air?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Water Vapor

d)

Nitrogen

18.

As a hot air balloon rises from 0 kilometers to 6 kilometers above sea level, air density _______.

a)

bursts

b)

decreases

c)

increases

d)

is the Same

19.
In which sphere can the air temperature can reach 1,800º C?     
a)
Mesosphere
b)
Troposphere
c)
Stratosphere
d)
Thermosphere
20.

Which layer is the Stratosphere?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

21.

Which layer is the Thermosphere?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

22.

Which layer is the Troposphere?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

23.

Which layer is the Mesoposphere?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

24.

Which layer is home to the Jet Stream?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Troposphere

25.

In which layer do the auroras (northern and southern lights) occur?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Troposphere

26.

Which layer does our weather occur in?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Troposphere

27.

What characteristic of the atmosphere is used to divide the atmosphere into layers?

a)

Electric potential

b)

Air Pressure

c)

Air Temperature

d)

Air Composition

28.

As one increases elevation through the ENTIRE atmosphere what characteristic of the atmosphere steadily decreases?

a)

Electric potential

b)

Air Pressure

c)

Air Temperature

d)

Air Composition

29.

Earth’s atmosphere can be layered based upon which factor?

a)

temperature

b)

pressure

c)

density

d)

mass

30.

What happens to temperature as you ascend upward through the stratosphere?

a)

temperature increases

b)

temperature decreases

c)

temperature remains constant

31.

Which of the following causes this phenomenon?

a)

dust pollution

b)

smoke pollution

c)

manufacturing pollution

d)

transportation pollution

32.

Warm air...

a)

sinks

b)

rises

33.

What causes wind?

a)

differences in air pressure

b)

differences in gravity

c)

difference in oxygen

d)

differences in the thermosphere

34.

What causes differences in air pressure?

a)

even heating of the Earth

b)

Even cooling of the earth

c)

uneven heating of the earth

d)

global warming

35.
Which statement correctly defines wind?
a)
Wind is the movement of air from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
b)
Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
c)
Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
d)
Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.
36.
Why does warm air rise?
a)
Warm air is more dense than cooler air.
b)
Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.
c)
Warm air is less dense than cooler air.
d)
Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.
37.

Air is warmer and less dense at the equator because the equator receives more____________________.

a)

wind

b)

solar radiation

c)

air pressure

d)

condensation

38.

In the Northern Hemisphere, winds traveling north appear to curve east because of the:

a)

trade winds

b)

convection currents

c)

Coriolis effect

d)

polar easterlies

39.
The Coriolis effect is the curving of wind across Earth. What causes winds to curve?
a)
Earth's revolution
b)
Earth's magnetic field
c)
Earth's rotation
d)
Earth's gravitational pull
40.
In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?
a)
from east to west
b)
from west to east
c)
from north to south
d)
from south to north
41.
The tropical winds running from 0 to 30 degrees latitude are called:
a)
subtropical westerlies
b)
polar westerlies
c)
trade winds
d)
polar winds
42.
Wind belts are always named according to...
a)
how strong they are
b)
what temperature they are
c)
where they blow to
d)
where they come from
43.
The wind belts that surround the equator cause large amounts of hot air to rise and converge together causing what type of weather?
a)
rain
b)
dry
c)
snow
d)
clear skies
44.

Middle latitudes that border the equatorial region are characterized by

a)

dry, descending air

b)

hot, humid air

c)

heavy rain

d)

warm, low pressure

45.

During the land breeze, what starts moving the cooler air out and warmer air in?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

46.

Air at the poles is colder and denser so it_______________.

a)

rises

b)

circulates

c)

stagnates

d)

sinks

47.
Which is NOT a characteristic of global winds?
a)
They occur as global wind belts.
b)
They occur within small areas.
c)
They occur over large areas.
d)
They blow steadily over long distances.
48.

A diagram of air movement is shown below. What does this diagram show?

a)

hurricane

b)

land breeze

c)

tornado

d)

sea breeze

49.

Local winds are the movement of air over short distances. Which of the following is NOT a local wind.

a)

land breeze

b)

sea breeze

c)

mountain breeze

d)

trade winds

50.

Narrow belts of high speed winds that blow from West to East between 7km and 16km above Earth's surface are known as ________________.

a)

jet streams

b)

land breezes

c)

horse latitudes

51.

Identify the tool used to measure wind direction

a)

Wind Vane

b)

Anenometer

c)

Thermometer

d)

Rain Guage

52.

Identify the tool used to measure wind speed

a)

Wind Vane

b)

Anenometer

c)

Thermometer

d)

Rain Guage

53.

What is the instrument measures air pressure?

a)

thermometer

b)

ruler

c)

yard stick

d)

barometer

54.
What type of winds blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances?
a)
land breezes
b)
mountain breezes
c)
global winds
d)
land breezes
55.
The tropical winds running from 0 to 30 degrees latitude are called:
a)
subtropical westerlies
b)
polar westerlies
c)
trade winds
d)
polar winds
56.
Cool, sinking air at 30 degrees North create a pressure belt known as the:
a)
Trade Winds
b)
Doldrums
c)
Horse Latitudes
d)
Westerlies
57.

The movement of deep, cold, nutrient filled water to the surface of the ocean is..

a)

Ocean Current

b)

Upwelling

c)

Deep Currents

d)

Surface Currents

58.

Why is upwelling important?

a)

Upwelling regulates ocean temperature

b)

Upwelling provides nutrient rich water that sustains life

c)

Upwelling controls the tides

d)

Upwelling helps sailors to navigate the seas

59.

Which term/s refer to a circular system of currents in the Earth's major oceans?

a)

ocean current

b)

gyre

c)

upwelling

d)

conveyor belt

60.
Currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean are called 
a)
Deep Currents
b)
Convection Currents
c)
Surface Currents
d)
Wave Currents
61.
Surface currents are mainly caused by
a)
The Coriolis Effect
b)
Cold and Warm Water
c)
Convection
d)
Wind
62.
Cold ocean currents generally come from
a)
The North Pole 
b)
The South Pole
c)
The Equator
d)
Both North and South Poles
63.

A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm. This is an example of ________.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

64.

Which describes what can happen as a result of radiation?

a)

A piece of wood burns in a fire.

b)

A shirt is hot after having been ironed.

c)

A can of soup is heated in a pot on a stove.

d)

A car’s inside temperature rises to over 100 degrees on a sunny day.

65.

Which is an example of heat being transferred by conduction?

a)

a furnace heating the air in a school

b)

an ice cube melting in a person’s hand

c)

a pot of water on a stove boiling

d)

the sun heating water in a swimming pool

66.

The baby chickens kept warm by the heat lamps. This is an example of ________.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

67.

The handle of a metal spoon warms up when it is placed in a hot bowl of soup because of ________.

a)

convection

b)

conduction

c)

radiation

68.

You get sunburned due to __________ from the sun.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

69.

Near the ceiling of a room the air is warmer. The warm air rises because of ________.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

70.

The heat from a lamp allows a lizard to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?

a)

radiation

b)

conduction

c)

convection

71.

Hot coffee is stirred with a spoon; the spoon gets hot due to ________.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

72.

The kind of heat transfer that travels through space in electromagnetic waves is ______________________.

a)

convection

b)

radiation

c)

conduction

73.

A huge rock at the state park gets so hot during the day because of ________.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

74.
Which direction will the heat flow while this person holds a hot cup of tea?
a)
from the cup to her hand
b)
from her hand to the cup
c)
no heat is transferred
75.
Which direction will the heat flow while this ice cap melts?
a)
there is no heat transfer
b)
from the icecap to the water
c)
from the water to the icecap

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