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WorksheetsEarth's Atmosphere, Heating, Winds, and Weather-S6E4 CSA
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is the purpose of Greenhouse gases such as Methane, Carbon Dioxide, and Nitrous Oxide in our atmosphere?
They are the cause of the Auroras or Northern and Southern Lights
They trap the Sun's heat in the atmosphere to keep Earth warm.
They provide fuel for transportation
Which of the following is the correct mixture of gases in Earth's atmosphere?
78% Oxygen, 1% Nitrogen, 21% Water Vapor
1 % Oxygen, 21% Nitrogen, 78% Water Vapor
78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, 1% Water Vapor
In which layer of Earth's Atmosphere do meteors, asteroids, and rock fragments burn up?
Troposphere
Exosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
In which layer of Earth's atmosphere does WEATHER occur?
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Troposphere
Exosphere
Beginning at Earth's surface moving into space, what is the correct order of the layers of Earth's atmosphere?
Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
Exosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Troposphere
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.
Located in the Thermosphere, the Ozone Layer acts as a shield against meteors and rock fragments from outer space.
Located in the Stratosphere, the Ozone Layer diminishes the noise of airplanes flying in the Jet Stream.
Located in the Stratosphere, the Ozone Layer absorbs harmful rays from the Sun.
Located in the Mesosphere, the Ozone Layer produces necessary Greenhouse Gases.
This question requires you to know the correct atmospheric layer and the correct reason that this layer has the highest atmospheric pressure and density.
The layer is the Stratosphere AND because of the Ozone Layer.
The layer is the Troposphere AND because of the mass of gases of the layers above pressing down on this layer.
The layer is the Mesosphere AND because this layer is the coldest.
The layer is the Troposphere AND because of convection currents in the mantle.
In which atmospheric layer do we find the Auroras or Northern and Southern Lights?
Thermosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
The transfer of heat energy from one substance to another through direct contact:
Conduction
Radiation
Convection
The transfer of heat energy that travels across distances as waves without direct contact:
Conduction
Radiation
Convection
The transfer of heat energy from place to place by the flow of heated gas or liquid:
Conduction
Radiation
Convection
What heats Earth's surface?
Energy from the Sun
Moon Beams
Jupiter's Giant Storm
Comets passing through Earth's atmosphere
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.
Radiation
Convection
Conduction
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:
Radiation
Convection
Conduction
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.
Radiation
Convection
Conduction
When objects are in direct contact, energy (heat) is transferred from _________________ objects to __________________ objects.
Bigger/Smaller
Cooler/Warmer
Warmer/Cooler
Smaller/Bigger
Wind is the movement of air caused by differences in:
Air Pressure
Positions of the Moon
Coriolis Effect
The Time of Day
Differences in air pressure are caused by:
The Time of Day
The Uneven Heating of Earth
Coriolis Effect
The Direction of the Wind
Which of the following statements is true?
Cold air rises and Warm air sinks
Warm air and Cold air rise and sink at the same time
Warm air rises and Cold air sinks
Warm air remains constant while only Cold air rises and sinks
Once air has been set in motion, it is deflected in its path by:
The position of the moon
The gravitational pull of Mars
Earth's rotation
Earth's revolution around the Sun
When wind currents are deflected from their path by Earth's rotation, it is called:
The Coriolis Effect
The Wind Cycle
Lunar Eclipse
Convection Currents
The combination of _________________ and the ____________________ cause the Global Winds.
Coriolis Effect and Moon Phases
Pressure Belts and Ocean Currents
Pressure Belts and Coriolis Effect
Moon Phases and Ocean Currents
Which is NOT an example of a Global Wind?
Land Breeze
Trade Winds
Polar Easterlies
Westerlies
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:
Coriolis Effect
Sea Breeze
Lunar Eclipse
Land Breeze
Air pressure is the effect of:
Greenhouse Gases
Solar Radiation
The weight of all the air molecules above pressing down on the molecules beneath
Ozone Layer
A High Air Pressure System will bring in what kind of weather?
Clear and Dry
Cloudy and Wet
Clear and Wet
No One Knows
What is most associated with a Thunderstorm?
Winds blowing from the west
Winds blowing from the east
Low Air Pressure
Winds blowing from all directions
Air moves from areas of:
Low Pressure to High Pressure
High Pressure to Low Pressure
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:
Greenhouse Gas
Ozone Layer
Air Mass
Air Pressure
Which of the answers below is NOT a type of weather front?
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front
Store Front
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:
Hurricane
Tsunami
Tornado
Volcano
Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place. Which item below is NOT a factor of weather?
Air Pressure
Wind
Ozone Layer
Temperature
As air rises through the Troposphere, the overall trend of air temperature
Increases
Fluctuates Wildly
Decreases
Stabalizes
