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Unit 6: Weather Review for Test

Total questions: 161

Worksheet time: 3hrs 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Warm air is ______ dense than cool air. Warm air rises and cool air sinks.

a)

less

b)

more

2.
rapidly moving cold air  mass runs into a warm air mass the cold air slides under the warm air. This is called a  .....
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
stationary front
3.
When a warm air mass gently slides on top of a cold air mass, and you have drizzly rain and then warmer weather, what type of front is it?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
4.
What type of storm front is this? 
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
5.
Which type of air would you find at air mass D?
a)
cold, dry
b)
warm, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
cold, humid
6.
This is the symbol for a... 
a)
Stationary Front
b)
Occluded Front
c)
Cold Front
d)
Warm Front
7.
This is the symbol for a... 
a)
Cold Front
b)
Warm Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Occluded Front 
8.
This is the symbol for a... 
a)
Stationary Front
b)
Occluded Front
c)
Cold Front
d)
Warm Front 
9.
A wet and hot air mass would be a...
a)
Maritime tropical
b)
Maritime polar
c)
Continental polar
d)
Continental tropical
10.
In the morning, Carlos noticed that the air pressure reading on the barometer was beginning to drop. What kind of weather can he most likely expect in the evening?
a)
The weather will be cloudy with a chance of rain.
b)
The weather will be warmer with clear skies.
c)
The weather will be clear and windy.
d)
The weather will be sunny and cool.
11.

Overcast skies & steady precipitation (snow or rain) is weather you'd see at what type of front?

a)

warm

b)

cold

12.

What type of weather will you see along a cold front?

a)

Thunderstorms

b)

Sunny skies

c)

Gentle rain

d)

No weather

13.

The table shows the air temperature and dewpoint at each of four locations, A, B, C, and D. Based on these measurements, which location has the greatest chance of precipitation?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.
On a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a high pressure system will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area?
a)
stormy
b)
sunny
c)
snowy
d)
hot
15.
Which type of front is pictured?
a)
Cold front
b)
Warm front
c)
Occluded front
d)
Stationary front
16.
What direction is the cold front moving on the map? 
a)
Southwest
b)
Northwest
c)
Southeast
d)
Northeast
17.

What city will experience decreasing temperatures in the next day?

a)

Denver

b)

El Paso

c)

Memphis

d)

Los Angeles

18.

The Blue H on the weather map indicates

a)

Snow in the areas

b)

High pressure and clear skies

c)

Low pressure

19.

If I see an H on the weather map, it is for...

a)

High Pressure

b)

Low Pressure

20.

If I see an L on the map, it means...

a)

High Pressure

b)

Low Pressure

21.

When there is high pressure on the map, that area will see...

a)

sunny weather

b)

storms--rain, snow, etc.

22.

If I see a L on the map, there will be...

a)

sunny weather

b)

storms--rain, snow, etc.

23.

What direction does weather in the United States move?

a)

East to West

b)

North to South

c)

West to East

d)

South to North

24.

What concept has the definition "the boundary line in the middle of two air masses?"

a)

Air Pressure

b)

Temperature

c)

Thermometer

d)

Front

25.

What concept has the definition "the force of air pressing down on Earth?"

a)

Air Pressure

b)

Temperature

c)

Thermometer

d)

Front

26.

Which is used to measure wind speed

a)
b)
c)
d)
27.

What is considered the driving force for Earth's climate

a)

Rain

b)

Moon phases

c)

Earth Rotation

d)

The Sun

28.

Which best describes this image

a)

Convection Current

b)

Conduction Current

c)

Solar Cycle

d)

Lunar Cycle

29.

Which is the correct about Hurricanes

a)

Hurricanes develop when cold air mixes with warm air

b)

Hurricanes develop when warm air mixes with cold water

c)

Hurricanes develop when warm evaporated water collides with cold air in the tropics

d)

Hurricanes develop when warm air from land moves over to the cold ocean water

30.
Located at the leading edge of a temperature drop off. Bring heavy thunderstorms, rain, and hail. Cool, fair weather is likely to follow.  
a)
Warm Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Occluded Front
d)
Stationary Front 
31.
Located at the leading edge of a warm air mass. Brings gentle rain or light snow, followed by warmer, milder weather.  
a)
Warm Front
b)
Cold Front 
c)
Occluded Front 
d)
Stationary Front 
32.
Where the warm and cold air meet and stall, clouds and fog form, and it may rain or snow.  It could bring many days of clouds and precipitation.  
a)
Warm Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Occluded Front 
d)
Stationary Front 
33.
Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.
a)
Occluded Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Warm Front
34.
Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.
a)
Occluded Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Warm Front
35.
Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.
a)
Occluded Front 
b)
Cold Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Warm Front
36.
A person that studies, reports and forecast weather conditions is a
a)
radiologist
b)
geologist
c)
astronomer
d)
meteorologist
37.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
anemometer
b)

wind sock

c)
wind vane
d)
barometer
38.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
wind vane
d)
thermometer
39.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
thermometer
b)
anemometer
c)
rain gauge
d)
barometer
40.
What weather instrument is this and what does it measure?
a)
wind vane- wind direction
b)
thermometer-temperature
c)
rain gauge-rain fall
d)
anemometer-wind speed
41.
What type of map is shown?
a)
satellite
b)
radar
c)
isobar
d)
isotherm
42.
Which type of image is this? 
a)
Radar
b)
Satellite
c)
Isotherm
d)
Isobar
43.

Low pressure is usually associated with what type of weather

a)

clear, fair

b)

cloudy, rainy

c)

bright blue skies

d)

sunshine

44.
Which most likely produces clear, cool weather?
a)
zero air pressure
b)
stable air pressure
c)
a low pressure system
d)
a high pressure system
45.

What kind of weather would you experience at a cold front?

a)

Increasing temperatures

b)

Rain showers and storms that last days

c)

A big temperature decrease with unstable weather such as storms

46.

What kind of weather would you experience at a warm front?

a)

Increasing temperatures

b)

Rain showers and storms that last days

c)

A big temperature decrease with unstable weather such as storms

47.

Which cities are experiencing cloudy and RAINY conditions?

a)

San Diego, Richmond and Portland

b)

Portland, San Antonio and Memphis

c)

Fargo, Memphis and Richmond

d)

Wichita, San Antonio and San Diego

48.

How should the citizens of Tallahassee dress the next couple of days?

a)

Due to the approaching cold front, they should dress for cooler, rainy weather

b)

Due to the approaching warm front, they should dress for hot and sunny weather

c)

Due to the approaching warm front, they should dress for cooler, rainy weather

d)

Due to the approaching cold front, they should dress for hot and sunny weather

49.

What cities would look outside and see clear, blue skies?

a)

San Diego and Augusta

b)

Memphis and Fargo

c)

Augusta and Fargo

d)

Fargo and San Diego

50.

Which cities would possibly see snow or show showers due to their temperatures?

a)

San Antonio, Buffalo and Helena

b)

Augusta and Richmond

c)

Helena, Augusta and Buffalo

d)

Just Helena

51.
Which type of air would you find at air mass B?
a)
cold, dry
b)
warm, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
cold, humid
52.
Which type of air would you find at air mass C?
a)
cold, dry
b)
warm, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
cold, humid
53.
Which type of air would you find at air mass D?
a)
cold, dry
b)
warm, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
cold, humid
54.
What direction is the cold front moving on the map? 
a)
Southwest
b)
Northwest
c)
Southeast
d)
Northeast
55.
After a warm front passes through what type of weather will there be?
a)
Rainy or stormy, and cloudy
b)
Clear, dry, and sunny
56.
After a cold front passes through, what type of weather will there be?   
a)
Rainy or stormy, and cloudy
b)
Clear, dry, and sunny
57.
High Pressure is associated with this type of weather...
a)
Cloudy/Overcast Weather
b)
Cold Weather
c)
Warm Weather
d)
Fair Weather
58.
Our weather generally moves in this direction...
a)
West to East
b)
East to West
c)
North to South
d)
South to North
59.
The amount of water vapor present in the air is called ________________.
a)
weather
b)
humidity
c)
air mass
d)
dew point
60.
Which city is experiencing thunderstorms?
a)
Denver
b)
New York 
c)
Miami 
d)
Boise
61.
Which city is currently experiencing a snow storm?
a)
Seattle
b)
Los Angeles
c)
Chicago
d)
New York
62.
Which city has the highest the highest temperature?
a)
Dallas
b)
Chicago
c)
Los Angeles
d)
Miami
63.
Which city has partly cloudy skies?
a)
Boise
b)
New York
c)
Atlanta 
d)
Dallas
64.
A cold front is approaching Minneapolis. What will happen to the air temperature?
a)
stay the same
b)
increase
c)
decrease
65.
A __________ is the lines between air masses.
a)
low pressure system
b)
high pressure system
c)
front
66.
Using this weather map what is happening in Houston?
a)
Sunny
b)
Windy
c)
Stormy
d)
Snowy
67.
What is the temperature in New York?
a)
84
b)
86
c)
60
d)
67
68.
The polar jet stream is a strong wind current that travels through Canada and the United States. The average winter temperature in Dallas, Texas, is 19°C. Why would the temperature measure 5°C for Dallas, Texas, on this day in January?
a)
The polar jet stream dipped south of Dallas, bringing cold air from the Arctic region.
b)
The polar jet stream dipped east of Dallas, bringing cold air from the Pacific ocean.
c)
The polar jet stream got faster and rose, bringing warm air up into the atmosphere,lowering the ground temperature.
d)
The polar jet stream got slower and sank, bringing cold air down from the upperatmosphere, lowering the ground temperature.
69.
What type of weather would you predict for Columbia, SC based on this weather map? 
a)
Cooler and potential for storms
b)
Warm and clear
c)
Consistently hot and sunny
d)
Record highs
70.
Thunderstorms are more common in some areas than in others. The map shows the average number of lightning strikes in different pars of the US. Why are there significantly more lightning strikes in Florida than California?
a)
Florida is smaller
b)
Air in Florida is more stable
c)
Air above Florida holds less moisture
d)
ocean currents near Florida are warmer
71.

What type of front is moving through North Carolina?

a)

Warm

b)

Cold

c)

Occluded

d)

Stationary

72.

Which weather instrument can help detect tornadoes by using a radio signal that is reflected back?

a)

Weather station

b)

Weather satellite

c)

Weather balloon

d)

Doppler Radar

73.

Which instrument is best at measuring the conditions up through the troposphere?

a)

Weather Station

b)

Weather Satellite

c)

Weather Balloon

d)

Doppler Radar

74.

Which state will experience thunderstorms today?

a)

Texas

b)

North Dakota

c)

Florida

d)

Kansas

75.
What direction is the cold front moving?
a)
Northwest
b)
Southeast
c)
Northeast
d)
Southwest
76.
What direction is the warm front moving?
a)
Northeast
b)
Northwest
c)
Southeast
d)
Southwest
77.

What type of weather is expected with H (high pressure) and L (low pressure) areas on the map?

a)

High pressure brings rain, Low pressure brings sunny conditions

b)

High pressure brings clear skies, Low pressure brings clouds and rain

c)

High pressure brings snow, Low pressure brings windy clear skies

d)

High pressure and Low pressure don't have weather conditions

78.

Which conditions bring a thunderstorm?

a)

50% humidity, 65 F air temperature, and a warm front

b)

65% humidity, 70 F air temperature, and a stationary front

c)

99% humidity, 85 F air temperature, and a cold front

d)

10% humidity, 80 F air temperature, and a warm front

79.

What is true about radar and weather satellites?

a)

mountains, valleys, and bodies of water are indicated with the radar and weather satellites

b)

Ocean currents and winds are shown on color maps

c)

satellites take pictures, radar sends signals of precipitation type and location, movement and amount of precipitation shown

d)

color coding of animal herds across the grassland of Central America and South America

80.

What are the conditions for a hurricane?

a)

warm air and windy conditions over middle America

b)

warm air and evaporating water over the ocean

c)

cool air and precipitation over mountainous regions

d)

cool air and snowy conditions in Colorado

81.

What are the conditions of a tornado?

a)

warm air mass pushing cold air mass, light winds, stable air

b)

warm air mass pushing warm air mass, strong winds, stable air

c)

cold air mass pushing cold air mass, light winds, unstable air

d)

cold air mass pushing warm air mass, strong winds, unstable air

82.

What type of front has a cumulonimbus cloud, windy conditions, severe thunderstorm, possible hail and could produce a tornado?

a)

stationary front

b)

occluded front

c)

cold front

d)

warm front

83.

Hurricanes are large, powerful storms that form as they travel over warm ocean waters. What do oceans add to make hurricanes so strong?

a)

salt and water

b)

wind and tides

c)

heat and moisture

d)

waves and floods

84.

Which condition is associated with most warm fronts?

a)

tornado formations

b)

low temperatures

c)

violent air mass collisions

d)

cloud formations bringing precipitation

85.

A high-speed wind, called a jet stream, is moving from the west to the east across the United States. Which characteristic of this jet stream is most important in predicting weather patterns?

a)

The jet stream controls the speed of surface wind.

b)

The jet stream controls the direction of surface wind.

c)

The jet stream separates moist northern air from dry southern air.

d)

The jet stream separates cold northern air from warm southern air.

86.

The sudden discharge of electricity in a storm is referred to as

a)

a storm surge

b)

thunder

c)

lightening

d)

a tropical disturbance

87.

The figure below shows one kind of cloud.

This kind of cloud is tall and wide. Thunderstorms happen when these clouds are in the sky. What kind of cloud is this?

a)

cirrus

b)

cumulus

c)

nimbostratus

d)

cumulonimbus

88.

Which of these most likely causes winds to blow on Earth?

a)

The Earth spins quickly, causing the air to blow around.

b)

The gravity of Earth and the Moon push and pull the air.

c)

Warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth’s surface.

d)

Ocean waves push air onto the shore and across Earth’s surface.

89.

Which of the following are narrow belts of strong winds found in the upper troposphere?

a)

doldrums

b)

westerlies

c)

trade winds

d)

jet streams

90.

When air is heated, it will most likely

a)

expand and fall

b)

expand and rise

c)

condense and fall

d)

condense and rise

91.

Forms over land by the tropics and gives the area warm/dry weather.

a)

maritime tropical

b)

maritime polar

c)

continental tropical

d)

continental polar

92.

Forms over oceans by the tropics and gives the area wet/warm weather.

a)

maritime tropical

b)

maritime polar

c)

continental tropical

d)

continental polar

93.

Forms over land by the poles and gives the area dry/cold weather.

a)

maritime tropical

b)

maritime polar

c)

continental tropical

d)

continental polar

94.

Forms over the ocean by the poles and gives the area wet/cold weather.

a)

maritime tropical

b)

maritime polar

c)

continental tropical

d)

continental polar

95.
 The arrows in the diagram represent air movement. This air movement is a result of
a)
the waves pushing against the land.
b)
the sun heating the land and water differently.
c)
water evaporating from plant leaves.
d)
particles of pollution entering the air.
96.
The blades of a wind turbine are moving. The wind that moves the blades is caused by the
a)
Density currents generated in oceans.
b)
Atmosphere being unevenly heated.
c)
Formation of cumulus clouds.
d)
Buildup of greenhouse gases.
97.
Which condition will most likely lead to the formation of winds on Earth?
a)
the shifting of tectonic plates
b)
geothermal activity
c)
the rotation of Earth on its axis
d)
uneven heating of Earth’s surface
98.
The drawing below shows a sea breeze. When is this type of wind pattern most likely to occur?
a)
during the day when the land heats faster than the surface of the sea
b)
during the night when the surface of the sea cools faster than the land
c)
during the day when the sea is as warm as the land
d)
during the night when the air above land is warmer than the air above the sea
99.
What type of weather do cirrus clouds usually bring?
a)
hot weather
b)
fair weather
c)
stormy weather
d)
cold weather
100.
Air pressure is greatest:
a)
closer to Earth
b)
farther from Earth
101.
Is this a land or a sea breeze?
a)
land breeze
b)
sea breeze
102.
What causes warm air to rise?
a)
the fact that it's less dense than cold air 
b)
The fact that it weighs more than cold air 
c)
The fact that it has higher pressure than cold
d)
the fact that its more dense than cold air 
103.
The center of a hurricane is called the ______.
a)
center
b)
brain
c)
eye
d)
circle
104.
Large body  of air with similar temperature, pressure, and humidity.
a)
Cold front
b)
Warm front
c)
High pressure system
d)
Air mass
105.
Any __________(rain, snow, etc.) that is occurring.
a)
Clouds
b)
Sunshine
c)
Precipitation
d)
Wind
106.
Cold air moves in ______________direction.
a)
Downward
b)
Upward
c)
Left to right
d)
Circular
107.
Hot air moves in __________________direction.
a)
Upward
b)
Downward
c)
Circular
d)
Sideways
108.
Air behind a cold front is ___________than the air in front of it.
a)
Hotter
b)
Colder
c)
Warm
d)
Freezing
109.
The air temperature behind a warm front is ____________than the air in front of it.
a)
Warmer
b)
Colder
c)
Wetter
d)
Dryer
110.

The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place is called

a)

convection

b)

climate

c)

weather

d)

radiation

111.
Earth's atmosphere is mostly made of...
a)
hydrogen and carbon dioxide
b)
oxygen and nitrogen
c)
oxygen and carbon dioxide
d)
hydrogen and nitrogen
112.
Weather occurs in which layer of the atmosphere?
a)
entire atmosphere
b)
the stratosphere
c)
the troposphere
d)
the exosphere
113.
Compression occurs when air particles... 
a)
are forced together
b)
are forced apart
c)
bounce off a surface
d)
heat up
114.
Air pressure is greater _______.
a)
at the top of the mountain
b)
at the bottom of the mountain
c)
at the center of the mountain
115.

The diagram below shows the water cycle.

At which point does precipitation happen?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

116.

Which of the following is a cumulus cloud?

a)
b)
c)
d)
117.

Jeff notices that the air pressure is rising. Based on this observation, which type of weather does Jeff expect?

a)

unstable weather

b)

stormy weather

c)

windy weather

d)

fair weather

118.

In order for wind the be created,

(Hint: abcdefg H ijk L mnop

a)

High Pressure moves to Higher Pressure areas

b)

Low Pressure moves to High Pressure areas

c)

High Pressure moves to Low Pressure areas

d)

Low Pressure areas disappear

119.

The analysis of scientific data to predict future weather conditions.

a)

Meteorology

b)

Weather Forecasting

c)

Weather Map

d)

none of the above

120.

A _______is issued when weather conditions that pose a threat to life and property are happening or are about to happen.

a)

A Weather Advisory

b)

A Weather Watch

c)

A Weather Warning

d)

None of the above

121.

A _________________ is a disturbance in the atmosphere which is usually accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning.

a)

hurricane

b)

thunderstorm

c)

tornado

d)

blizzard

122.

__________________ form over warm, tropical (ocean) water.

a)

Thunderstorms

b)

Tornadoes

c)

Hurricanes

d)

Blizzards

123.

________________ form when warm, moist air meets cool, dry air over dry land.

a)

Thunderstorms

b)

Tornadoes

c)

Hurricanes

d)

Blizzards

124.

Which of these best describes a tornado?

a)

A winter storm that produces frozen precipitation

b)

A rotating funnel-shaped cloud with strong winds and thunderstorms

c)

A severe weather condition with low temperatures and blowing snow

d)

A storm that forms over warm ocean water and has extremely strong winds

125.

Certain storms form over water near the equator, usually between the months of June and November. Warm, moist air rises quickly over the ocean, causing a strong, whirling storm with high winds and heavy rains. This type of storm is known as a ______________.

a)

tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

blizzard

d)

thunderstorm

126.

Lightning is the discharge of static electricity inside or between thunderclouds.

a)

True

b)

False

127.

What are two of the biggest dangers from thunderstorms?

a)

thunder and lightning

b)

lightning and flash floods

c)

tornadoes and thunder

d)

flash floods and heavy rain

128.

Where do tornadoes occur more frequently?

a)

Tornado Alley and Dixie Alley

b)

Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

c)

Fujita Alley and Tornado Alley

d)

Dixie Alley and Bowling Alley

129.

What causes the air to spin?

a)

The land around the tornado

b)

Warm/wet air sinks below the cold/dry air and it is pushed upwards

c)

A cloud reaches down from the sky

d)

Cold/dry air sinks below the warm/wet air and it is pushed upwards

130.

Tropical storms, hurricanes and tornadoes are three types of cyclones.

a)

True

b)

False

131.

Having dry, hot weather for a long time can cause a —

a)

thunderstorm

b)

drought

c)

flood

d)

tornado

132.
The best place to go during a tornado is the basement.
a)
True
b)
False
133.

Why does the Earth experience unequal heating?

a)

The oceans are not equally distributed around the Earth.

b)

The Earth's revolution brings it closer to the Sun at certain points during the year.

c)

The Earth's axis is tilted.

d)

The atmosphere is not equally distributed around the Earth.

134.
When lightening heats the air around it, and the air expands quickly, what does this cause?
a)
Thunder
b)
Wind
c)
Precipitation
d)
Evaporation
135.
What is this storm?
a)
rain storm
b)
tornado 
c)
hurricane
d)
none of the above
136.
Where does a hurricane form?
a)
warm ocean water & or low pressure area
b)
pool
c)
sun
d)
lake 
137.
Which storm only forms over warm water?
a)
tornado
b)
lightning
c)
thunderstorm
d)
hurricane
138.

These clouds are fluffy white clouds that look like cotton balls. These clouds bring good, fair weather.

a)

Cumulus

b)

Cumulonimbus

c)

Cirrus

d)

Stratus

139.

These types of clouds are cumulus clouds that have grown dark ; usually bring severe storms

a)

Cumulus

b)

Cumulonimbus

c)

Cirrus

d)

Stratus

140.

These clouds are smooth gray clouds that block sunlight; can bring light rain and drizzle.

a)

Cumulus

b)

Cumulonimbus

c)

Cirrus

d)

Stratus

141.

These clouds are examples of

a)

Cumulonimbus clouds

b)

Cirrus Clouds

c)

Stratus Clouds

d)

Cumulus Clouds

142.

These clouds are examples of

a)

Cumulus Clouds

b)

Cirrus Clouds

c)

Stratus Clouds

d)

Cumulonimbus Clouds

143.

These clouds are examples of

a)

Stratus Clouds

b)

Cirrus Clouds

c)

Cumulus Clouds

d)

Cumulonimbus Clouds

144.

Blizzards, ice storms, lake effect storms, and nor'easters are all _______________________.

a)

summer storm

b)

winter storms

c)

snow storms

d)

spring storms

145.

This storm is common in certain cold areas where the temperature fall below 20 degrees and there are high winds and snow making it very hard to see.

a)

ice storm

b)

super cell

c)

tornado

d)

blizzard

146.

It is called a ____________ when it forms NORTH of the equator in the WESTERN PACIFIC ocean.

a)

Tornado

b)

Cyclone

c)

Typhoon

147.

78% of the Earth's atmosphere is ___________ and 21% of the Earth's atmosphere is _____________.

a)

Oxygen, Nitrogen

b)

Nitrogen, Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide

d)

Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide

148.

In what layer of the atmosphere do all weather events occur?

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Exosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Troposphere

149.

As altitude increases, air pressure....

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

d)

Goes up and down

150.

The ozone layer is a sublayer of the ________ layer.

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

151.

Why is the ozone layer vital to life on Earth?

a)

Planes fly in the ozone layer

b)

It is made up of oxygen (O2)

c)

It shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun

d)

It causes clouds to be created

152.

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Thermosphere

d)

Exosphere

153.

This layer is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

154.

What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere, starting with the layer closest to Earth's surface?

a)

Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

b)

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

c)

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere

d)

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere

155.
Our _________ is the layer of gases that surrounds our planet.
a)
ocean
b)
weather
c)
atmosphere
d)
ozone
156.

Where would there be more pressure?

a)

on top of a roof of a tall building

b)

sitting in this classroom

c)

on top of a mountian

d)

sitting in the top row of a stadium

157.

Which layer of the atmosphere would jets fly in to avoid a thunderstorm?

a)

troposphere

b)

thermosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

stratosphere

158.
Layer of the atmosphere most important to a meteorologist:
a)
troposphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
mesosphere
d)
thermosphere
159.
What does the earth's atmosphere do?
a)
help to regulate the temperature on Earth
b)
Help UV rays to reach the Earth's surface
c)
Creates meteors in the sky
d)
Keep ocean waters cold
160.
What happens to the density (thickness)/ air pressure of the air as you increase in altitude?
a)
density increases
b)
density decreases
c)
density stays the same
d)
density disappears
161.
Which type of scientist studies the weather conditions on earth?
a)
atmospheric scientist
b)
climatologist
c)
hydrologist
d)
meteorologist

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