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Earth's Atmosphere, Heating, Winds, and Weather-S6E4 CSA

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of Greenhouse gases such as Methane, Carbon Dioxide, and Nitrous Oxide in our atmosphere?

a)

They are the cause of the Auroras or Northern and Southern Lights

b)

They trap the Sun's heat in the atmosphere to keep Earth warm.

c)

They provide fuel for transportation

2.

Which of the following is the correct mixture of gases in Earth's atmosphere?

a)

78% Oxygen, 1% Nitrogen, 21% Water Vapor

b)

1 % Oxygen, 21% Nitrogen, 78% Water Vapor

c)

78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, 1% Water Vapor

3.

In which layer of Earth's Atmosphere do meteors, asteroids, and rock fragments burn up?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Exosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

4.

In which layer of Earth's atmosphere does WEATHER occur?

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Troposphere

d)

Exosphere

5.

Beginning at Earth's surface moving into space, what is the correct order of the layers of Earth's atmosphere?

a)

Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

b)

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

c)

Exosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

d)

Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Troposphere

6.

This question requires you to know the correct atmospheric layer and correct purpose. In what atmospheric layer do we find the Ozone Layer AND what is the purpose of the Ozone Layer.

a)

Located in the Thermosphere, the Ozone Layer acts as a shield against meteors and rock fragments from outer space.

b)

Located in the Stratosphere, the Ozone Layer diminishes the noise of airplanes flying in the Jet Stream.

c)

Located in the Stratosphere, the Ozone Layer absorbs harmful rays from the Sun.

d)

Located in the Mesosphere, the Ozone Layer produces necessary Greenhouse Gases.

7.

This question requires you to know the correct atmospheric layer and the correct reason that this layer has the highest atmospheric pressure and density.

a)

The layer is the Stratosphere AND because of the Ozone Layer.

b)

The layer is the Troposphere AND because of the mass of gases of the layers above pressing down on this layer.

c)

The layer is the Mesosphere AND because this layer is the coldest.

d)

The layer is the Troposphere AND because of convection currents in the mantle.

8.

In which atmospheric layer do we find the Auroras or Northern and Southern Lights?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Troposphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Stratosphere

9.

The transfer of heat energy from one substance to another through direct contact:

a)

Conduction

b)

Radiation

c)

Convection

10.

The transfer of heat energy that travels across distances as waves without direct contact:

a)

Conduction

b)

Radiation

c)

Convection

11.

The transfer of heat energy from place to place by the flow of heated gas or liquid:

a)

Conduction

b)

Radiation

c)

Convection

12.

What heats Earth's surface?

a)

Energy from the Sun

b)

Moon Beams

c)

Jupiter's Giant Storm

d)

Comets passing through Earth's atmosphere

13.

In the following situation, identify the method of heat transfer taking place.

A decorative lamp contains colored liquids. These liquids form globs that break off and rise to the top of the liquid.

a)

Radiation

b)

Convection

c)

Conduction

14.

In the following situation, identify the method of heat transfer taking place. Hot coffee is tireed with a cold spoon; the spoon gets hot due to:

a)

Radiation

b)

Convection

c)

Conduction

15.

In the following situation, identify the method of heat transfer taking place: A house burns down. On the house across the street, all the vinyl siding is twisted and warped by the heat.

a)

Radiation

b)

Convection

c)

Conduction

16.

When objects are in direct contact, energy (heat) is transferred from _________________ objects to __________________ objects.

a)

Bigger/Smaller

b)

Cooler/Warmer

c)

Warmer/Cooler

d)

Smaller/Bigger

17.

Wind is the movement of air caused by differences in:

a)

Air Pressure

b)

Positions of the Moon

c)

Coriolis Effect

d)

The Time of Day

18.

Differences in air pressure are caused by:

a)

The Time of Day

b)

The Uneven Heating of Earth

c)

Coriolis Effect

d)

The Direction of the Wind

19.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

Cold air rises and Warm air sinks

b)

Warm air and Cold air rise and sink at the same time

c)

Warm air rises and Cold air sinks

d)

Warm air remains constant while only Cold air rises and sinks

20.

Once air has been set in motion, it is deflected in its path by:

a)

The position of the moon

b)

The gravitational pull of Mars

c)

Earth's rotation

d)

Earth's revolution around the Sun

21.

When wind currents are deflected from their path by Earth's rotation, it is called:

a)

The Coriolis Effect

b)

The Wind Cycle

c)

Lunar Eclipse

d)

Convection Currents

22.

The combination of _________________ and the ____________________ cause the Global Winds.

a)

Coriolis Effect and Moon Phases

b)

Pressure Belts and Ocean Currents

c)

Pressure Belts and Coriolis Effect

d)

Moon Phases and Ocean Currents

23.

Which is NOT an example of a Global Wind?

a)

Land Breeze

b)

Trade Winds

c)

Polar Easterlies

d)

Westerlies

24.

During the day high pressure is created over the ocean and low pressure is created over the land due to uneven heating. Cooler, denser air moves from the ocean to the land creating a:

a)

Coriolis Effect

b)

Sea Breeze

c)

Lunar Eclipse

d)

Land Breeze

25.

Air pressure is the effect of:

a)

Greenhouse Gases

b)

Solar Radiation

c)

The weight of all the air molecules above pressing down on the molecules beneath

d)

Ozone Layer

26.

A High Air Pressure System will bring in what kind of weather?

a)

Clear and Dry

b)

Cloudy and Wet

c)

Clear and Wet

d)

No One Knows

27.

What is most associated with a Thunderstorm?

a)

Winds blowing from the west

b)

Winds blowing from the east

c)

Low Air Pressure

d)

Winds blowing from all directions

28.

Air moves from areas of:

a)

Low Pressure to High Pressure

b)

High Pressure to Low Pressure

29.

A large volume of air that has about the same temperature and humidity and takes on the characteristics of the land or water below it is called:

a)

Greenhouse Gas

b)

Ozone Layer

c)

Air Mass

d)

Air Pressure

30.

Which of the answers below is NOT a type of weather front?

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Store Front

31.

A mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system is called:

a)

Hurricane

b)

Tsunami

c)

Tornado

d)

Volcano

32.

Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place. Which item below is NOT a factor of weather?

a)

Air Pressure

b)

Wind

c)

Ozone Layer

d)

Temperature

33.

As air rises through the Troposphere, the overall trend of air temperature

a)

Increases

b)

Fluctuates Wildly

c)

Decreases

d)

Stabalizes