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WorksheetsAtmosphere Test Review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 51mins
Which could increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
planting trees in areas that have been deforested
reducing the use of gasoline-powered vehicles
burning coal to produce electricity
creating wind farms in desert areas
The graph shows the temperature of the ocean’s surface since 1960.
Suppose this trend continues. What prediction about hurricanes is BEST supported by the data?
Hurricanes will likely be more powerful and more frequent.
Hurricanes will likely be less powerful but more frequent.
Hurricanes will likely be more powerful but less frequent.
Hurricanes will likely be less powerful and less frequent.
The United States Geological Survey tracks the masses of three glaciers: The Gulkana and Wolverine Glaciers in Alaska and the South Cascade Glacier in Washington. These glaciers are studied carefully, and changes in their masses are recorded. The graph shows the change in the masses of each glacier since 1958.
Most scientists agree that the change in the three glaciers is due largely to global climate change. If so, which claim about the climate is BEST supported by the data?
The climate has cooled evenly and substantially at all latitudes since 1960.
The climate has warmed since 1960, but most dramatically from 1990 to the present.
The climate in northern latitudes changed at a substantially different rate after 1990 than the climate further south.
The climate changed dramatically from 1960 to 1990, but the rate of change has slowed considerably since then.
Tornadoes can occur throughout the United States. One area where most of the tornadoes occur is known as Tornado Alley.
Which environmental factors MOST likely impact the formation of tornadoes in this area?
high-pressure systems colliding with other high-pressure systems
cold dry air and warm dry air moving toward each other
low evaporation rates and windy conditions
cool dry air colliding with warm moist air
The greenhouse effect is a process by which atmospheric gases, including CO2 help warm the atmosphere and surface of Earth. Most scientists think the greenhouse effect is increasing due to human activities. Which of these human activities has caused the greatest increase in concentrations of atmospheric CO2?
planting trees
recycling aluminum
burning fossil fuels
using nuclear power
How does air density affect air pressure in a cyclonic storm?
Warm air rises, creating an area of low pressure under it.
Cool air rises, creating an area of low pressure under it.
Warm air rises, creating an area of high pressure under it.
Cool air rises, creating an area of high pressure under it.
This graph illustrates temperatures for an area collected over several years.
Why is the graph useful for making predictions of future temperatures for the area?
The graph provides data for summer and winter.
The graph shows clear temperature patterns.
The graph indicates maximum temperature limits.
The graph shows current weather conditions.
Which of these events is an example of a change in climate?
Afternoon clouds form and block the sunlight.
A series of tornadoes occurs over a one-week period.
An overnight temperature drop causes frost to form.
The average amount of annual precipitation decreases.
Temperature increases as altitude increases in both the stratosphere and the thermosphere. What is the main difference between these two layers?
The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of aurora borealis, and in the thermosphere because of the jet stream.
The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of the jet stream, and in the thermosphere because of aurora borealis.
The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of direct exposure to the sun, and in the thermosphere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation.
The temperature increases in the stratosphere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation, and in the thermosphere because of direct exposure to the sun.
A student reads the following statement.
The presence of greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere is important to Earth’s ability to support human life.
How would Earth be different without greenhouse gases in its atmosphere?
More heat from solar radiation would escape into space.
More solar radiation would be reflected back into space.
More solar radiation would penetrate Earth’s crust and mantle.
More heat from solar radiation would be stored in Earth’s core.
The map shows a typical jet stream pattern in the United States during spring months.
During one spring, the jet stream shifted southward, moving across Texas and northern Florida. How would weather in North Carolina that spring compare to that of a typical year?
cooler and drier
cooler and wetter
warmer and drier
warmer and wetter
The high winds and torrential rains of a hurricane can cause damage to cities and natural areas in its path. A hurricane is likely to gain the MOST strength when it travels over which of the following?
cool ocean
inland area
salty ocean
warm ocean
A seven-day forecast is shown.
Golfing in severe weather can be dangerous due to the possibility of lightning strikes. According to the forecast, which of these would be the worst day to plan a golf outing?
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
High-pressure systems stop air from rising into the colder regions of the atmosphere where water can condense. What will MOST likely result if a high-pressure system remains in an area for a long period of time?
fog
rain
drought
tornado
A world map with lines of latitude and longitude is shown.
At which location would a tropical air mass MOST likely form?
20° N, 120° W
40° N, 70° W
60° S, 30° E
80° S, 10° E
Which of the following BEST describes a change in Earth’s atmosphere made by early photosynthetic life?
increased level of oxygen
increased level of carbon dioxide
decreased ability to support life
decreased ability to transmit light
Visible light reaches Earth’s surface while infrared light is trapped as heat. Which characteristic of Earth’s atmosphere causes this to happen?
the ozone hole
the inversion layer
the greenhouse effect
the atmospheric continuum
