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Unit 4 Test Atmosphere & Weather

Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a)
Warm Front
b)
High Air Pressure
c)
Cold Front
d)
High Temperatures
2.
a)
Low Clouds
b)
Low Temperatures
c)
Light Wind
d)
Low Air Pressure
3.
a)
High Air Pressure
b)
High Temperatures
c)
Heavy Rain
d)
Hail
4.
a)
High Pressure
b)
Warm Front
c)
Cold Front
d)
Mountains
5.
High Pressure is associated with this type of weather...
a)
Cloudy/Overcast Weather
b)
Cold Weather
c)
Warm Weather
d)
Fair Weather
6.
Low Pressure is associated with this type of weather...
a)
Cloudy/Overcast Weather
b)
Cold Weather
c)
Warm Weather
d)
Fair Weather
7.
Our weather generally moves in this direction...
a)
West to East
b)
East to West
c)
North to South
d)
South to North
8.
A cold front moving into an area can bring this type of weather...
a)
Warmer Temperatures, Clear Skies
b)
Colder Temperatures, Clear Skies
c)
Warmer Temperatures, Clouds
d)
Colder Temperatures, Clouds, and Precipitation
9.
A warm front moving into an area can bring this type of weather...
a)
Warmer Temperatures, Clear Skies
b)
Colder Temperatures, Clear Skies
c)
Warmer Temperatures, Clouds, and steady precipitation
d)
Colder Temperatures, Clouds, and Precipitation
10.
Trade winds generally blow in this direction...
a)
West to East
b)
East to West
c)
North to South
d)
South to North
11.

What does a hygrometer measure?

a)

Crop irrigation levels

b)

Humidity

c)

Water in the ocean

d)

Aridity

12.
Which weather tool measures air pressure?
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
anemometer
d)
psychrometer
13.
This weather tool measures wind speed and direction
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
anemometer
d)
psychrometer
14.

Which convection cell is closest to the equator?

a)

Ferrell

b)

Polar

c)

Termperate

d)

Maritime

15.
The amount of water vapor present in the air is called ________________.
a)
weather
b)
humidity
c)
air mass
d)
dew point
16.

What type of weather do high pressure systems usually bring?

a)

cloudy weather

b)
fair weather
c)
stormy weather
d)

snowy weather

17.
Air pressure is greatest:
a)
closer to Earth
b)
farther from Earth
18.
Is this a land or a sea breeze?
a)
land breeze
b)
sea breeze
19.
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 
20.
The center of a hurricane is called the ______.
a)
center
b)
brain
c)
eye
d)
circle
21.

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in? (click to enlarge picture)

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Troposphere

22.

Which layer of the atmosphere contains clouds and weather? (click to enlarge picture)

a)

Therosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Troposphere

23.

Which gas is most abundant in the atmosphere? (click to enlarge picture)

a)

oxygen

b)

nitrogen

c)

water vapor

d)

argon

24.

Which layer has the lowest air pressure?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Troposphere

25.

What happens to the temperature at the "pause" between layers?

a)

it increases

b)

it decreases

c)

it stays the same

26.

How does temperature in the Troposphere change as the altitude increases? (click to enlarge picture)

a)

temperature increases

b)

temperature decreases

c)

temperature stays the same

27.

Which gases do volcanoes put into the atmosphere?

a)

oxygen and methane

b)

nitrogen and chlorine

c)

water vapor and carbon dioxide

d)

carbon dioxide and chlorine

28.

If we were to suddenly have twice as many trees on the planet as we do now, what do you hypothesize might happen?

a)

oxygen levels would decrease due to more photosynthesis

b)

oxygen levels would stay the same

c)

carbon dioxide would decrease due to more photosynthesis

d)

carbon dioxide would increase due to trees using up all the water

29.

What is the process of heat being radiated back into the atmosphere called?

a)

radiation

b)

depletion of ozone

c)

greenhouse effect

d)

condensation

30.

Which process will increase the levels of CO2 in the atmosphere?

a)

cellular respiration by plants and animals

b)

Factory emissions

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Sunlight

31.

If cars and factories continue to increase in their use of fossil fuels such as petroleum products (gasoline) or coal, what conclusion could be made based on scientific data such as the previous graph?

a)

Temperatures will continue to increase due to a rise in CO2.

b)

Temperatures will decrease due to a rise in CO2.

c)

Temperatures will remain stable.

d)

Temperatures will disappear.

32.

What is the name of the convection cell that occurs near the equator?

a)

Hadley cell

b)

Trade winds

c)

Ferrel cell

d)

Polar cell

33.

What is the name of the gas that surrounds our planet and protects us from harmful UV radiation?

a)

Ozone

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Oxygen

34.
T/F: Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
a)
True
b)
False
35.
Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has
a)
decreased slightly.   
b)
increased until recently, and then decreased.
c)
increased steadily.   
d)
stayed about the same.
36.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is...
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
37.

The gas molecules that cause the Earth's greenhouse effect are all of the following except

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

water vapor

c)

methane

d)

nitrous oxide

e)

oxygen

38.

the contamination of the atmosphere by the introduction of pollutants from human and natural sources

a)

air pollution

b)

smog

c)

acid deposition

d)

climate change

39.

______________ ______________ is produced when fuels containing sulfur are burned in the presence of oxygen.

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Sulfur dioxide

c)

Carbon monoxide

d)

Greenhouse gas

40.

The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.

a)

true

b)

false

41.
What is a primary pollutant? 
a)
pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities
b)
pollutants that react with other primary pollutants
42.

A type of pollution found both indoors and outdoors, which includes pollen, dander, soot, carbon, and dust.

a)

Water droplets

b)

Allergens

c)

Particulate matter

d)

Combustibles

43.

This atmospheric compound is critical to the planet in its protection against UV radiation, but when found close to the ground is part of photochemical smog that can cause serious health problems.

a)

particulate matter

b)

carbon monoxide

c)

stratospheric ozone

d)

tropospheric ozone

44.
The amount of water vapor present in the air is called ________________.
a)
weather
b)
humidity
c)
air mass
d)
dew point
45.
Because the earth is spinning on its axis, the global winds appear to curve. This is known as the __________ ________.
a)
Coriolis Effect
b)
Greenhouse Effect
c)
Climate Effect
d)
Atmosphere Effect
46.
What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?
a)
Sunny weather
b)
Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)
47.
What is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place?
a)
climate
b)
temperature
c)
weather
d)
air pressure
48.
They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.
a)
Cumulus
b)
Cumulonimbus
c)
Cirrus
d)
Stratus
49.
This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it. 
a)
Cumulus
b)
Cirrus
c)
Stratus
d)
Cumulonimbus
50.
What type of breeze is created when the land is warmer than the ocean?
a)
Seabreeze
b)
Landbreeze
51.
Warm air rises because it is __________ dense then cold air.
a)
More
b)
Less
52.
Which weather tool measures air pressure?
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
anemometer
d)
psychrometer
53.
The layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs is the _.
a)
thermosphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
mesosphere
d)
troposphere
54.
In what areas of the world do hurricanes form?
a)
Warm ocean waters
b)
Polar ocean waters
c)
On lakes and rivers
d)
Over the central plains of the U.S
55.
Thunderstorm clouds are called - 
a)
Cirrus
b)
Stratus
c)
Cumulus
d)
Cumulonimbus
56.

Lines on a weather map that connect areas of equal pressure.

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

isobar

d)

millibar

e)

barometer

57.

Low pressure areas usually indicates what type of weather?

a)

fair

b)

cloudy

58.

True or False: Air has weight.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Air pressure is greater in which beaker?

a)

Beaker B

b)

Beaker C

60.

Outermost layer


​​

a)
Stratosphere
b)
Mesosphere
c)
Thermosphere
d)
Exosphere
e)
Troposphere
61.

High concentration of UV‐absorbing ozone


​ ​ ​ ​ ​

a)
Stratosphere
b)
Troposphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Thermosphere
e)
Exosphere
62.

 Layer that contains the ionosphere layers

​
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

a)
Stratosphere
b)
Mesosphere
c)
Thermosphere
d)
Exosphere
e)
Troposphere
63.

Molecules here can escape into outer space
​ ​ ​ ​ ​

a)
Exosphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Thermosphere
e)
Troposphere
64.

 Where magnetic storms called auroras occur


​ ​ ​ ​ ​

a)
Thermosphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Troposphere
e)
Exosphere
65.

 Meteors burn up


​ ​ ​ ​ ​

a)
Mesosphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Troposphere
d)
Thermosphere
e)
Exosphere
66.

 Hottest Layer 100s of *


​ ​ ​ ​ ​

a)
Thermosphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Troposphere
e)
Exosphere
67.

Which layer protects Earth from getting hit by most meteoroids?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratoshphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

68.

As altitude above Earth increases air pressure...

a)

decreases.

b)

increases.

c)

stays the same.

69.

The main layers of the atmosphere are classified by changes in ..

a)

precipitation

b)

temperature

70.

Which layer of the atmosphere helps protect Earth from too much ultraviolet radiation because this layer contains ozone?

a)

troposphere

b)

mesosphere

c)

thermosphere

d)

stratosphere

71.

Transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

72.

The process of sunlight entering the atmosphere, converting to infrared radiation and is trapped by gasses in the air.

a)

Radiation

b)

Conduction

c)

Greenhouse Effect

73.

Transfer of thermal energy by contact of particles of matter.

a)

Conduction

b)

Radiation

c)

Convection

74.

The transfer of thermal energy by movement of particles within matter.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

75.

Winds occur because hot air rises and cool air sinks in a process called:

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

magnetism

76.

Winds that blow from 300 latitude to the equator are called:

a)

westerlies

b)

polar easterlies

c)

trade winds

d)

horse latitudes

77.

What is the process of global winds curving due to the Earth's rotation called?

a)

Coriolis effect

b)

Doldrums

c)

Trade winds

d)

Convection

78.

Winds that blow from 300 latitude to 600 latitude are called:

a)

polar easterlies

b)

prevailing westerlies

c)

trade winds

d)

doldrums

79.

Winds that blow from the North and South pole toward 600 latitude are called:

a)

trade winds

b)

prevailing westerlies

c)

polar easterlies

d)

doldrums

80.

Warm air rises causing __________ pressure and cool air sinks causing __________ pressure.

a)

high, low

b)

low, high

c)

high, high

d)

low, low

81.

Winds always blow from areas of _________ pressure to areas of _________ pressure.

a)

high, high

b)

low, low

c)

low, high

d)

high, low

82.
Cold winds that blow from east to west between latitude lines 60°N and the North Pole and 60°S and the South Pole.
a)
Prevailing westerlies
b)
Trade winds
c)
Horse latitudes
d)
Polar easterlies
83.
Which global winds have the greatest impact on the weather in the US?
a)
trade winds
b)
prevailing westerlies
c)
doldrums
d)
polar easterlies
84.
Question Image

Match the following winds to their latitude ranges:

a)

trade winds

1.

30° to 0°

b)

westerlies

2.

30° to 60°

c)

polar easterlies

3.

90° to 60°

85.

Where do convection cycles happen?

a)

core

b)

mantle

c)

crust

86.

Convection cycles move in the mantle. How does this affect the crust?

a)

crust has no motion

b)

crust moves in random direction

c)

crust moves in same direction convection cycle moves

87.

What is magma made of?

a)

solid rock

b)

melted rock

c)

small pieces of sediment

88.

Density has to do with what two things?

a)

Material and Volume

b)

Mass and Volume

c)

Mass and Density

d)

Material and Density

89.

Which state of matter is least dense?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

90.

What layer of earth changes because of the convection cycle?

a)

Crust

b)

Core

c)

Mantle

91.

If magma increases in temperature (get hot) what will happen?

a)

It moves down (sinks)

b)

It moves up (rises)

92.

If magma decreases in temperature (cooler) what will happen to the magma?

a)

It will move down (sink)

b)

It will rise up (float)

93.

A sea breeze occurs during the

a)

night

b)

day

c)

high tide

d)

low tide

94.

During the night the _____ is warmer than the sand because heat is being released.

a)

stratosphere

b)

mesosphere

c)

trees

d)

ocean

95.

The table below shows air-pressure readings taken at two cities, in the same region of the United States, at noon on four different days. The wind speed in the region between cities A and B was probably the greatest at noon on day...

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

96.

Closer isobars indicate a ________________________

a)

strong pressure gradient and strong winds

b)

weak pressure gradient and weak winds

c)

strong pressure gradient and weak winds

d)

weak pressure gradient and strong winds

97.

Widely spaced isobars indicate:

a)

strong pressure gradient and strong winds

b)

weak pressure gradient and weak winds

c)

strong pressure gradient and weak winds

d)

weak pressure gradient and strong winds

98.

Determine the winds associated with the image below:

a)

Sea breeze

b)

Land breeze

c)

Country breeze

d)

Valley breeze

e)

Mountain breeze

99.

Global winds are caused by differences in pressure caused by:

a)

warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles

b)

warm air sinking at the equator and cold air rising at the pole.

c)

Warm air rising at the equator and cold air rising at the poles

d)

warm air sinking at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles

100.

Jordan researched the hourly temperatures of an ocean and a land mass near each other. Each morning Jordan discovered the land and ocean had a similar temperature. For the rest of the day the sun continues to warm the ocean and the land. During the day, which direction will the wind MOST LIKELY blow?

a)

Toward the land

b)

Toward the ocean

c)

Remain still

d)

not enough data to tell

101.

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the uneven warming of Earth’s surface?

a)

Different surfaces warm at different rates

b)

Different surfaces retain energy differently

c)

The sun is farther from the Earth during the winter

d)

The sun’s rays hit the surface at various angles

102.

Which of the following statements best explains why it is warmer at the equator than the North Pole?

a)

The equator has more daylight hours per year than the North Pole.

b)

The equator has a larger area than the North Pole.

c)

The equator is closer to the Sun than the North pole.

d)

The equator receives more direct sunlight than the North Pole.

103.

During the daytime, the land warms up faster than water causing the air above the land to be less dense and rise into the atmosphere. This causes _____________________.

a)

sea breezes

b)

land breezes

c)

global winds

d)

jet streams

104.

Which statement about Earth's heating patterns is true?

a)

The rate of cooling depends on the season.

b)

Large bodies of water cool more quickly than land.

c)

Land cools more quickly than large bodies of water.

d)

Land and large bodies of water cool at the same rate.

105.

What is the result of an increase in greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, in our atmosphere?

a)

The atmosphere is getting larger

b)

The atmosphere is getting cooler

c)

The atmosphere is getting warmer

d)

The atmosphere is getting smaller

106.

What are the two main greenhouse gases in our atmosphere?

a)

Carbon dioxide and Methane

b)

Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide and Oxygen

d)

Oxygen and Methane

107.

Which of the following particles are found in the atmosphere?

a)

Dust

b)

Volcanic Ash

c)

Smoke

d)

All of the above

108.

___________ results from chemical reactions involving sunlight, air, exhaust, and ozone

a)

Fog

b)

Smog

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Oxygen

109.
Radon gas is most harmful to which part of the body?
a)
Eyes
b)
Lungs
c)
Heart
d)
Kidneys
110.
Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?
a)
Respiratory problems
b)
Reduced food sources for humans
c)
Increased disease for humans
d)
Decrease in global temperatures
111.

Most (78%) of the air we breathe is made up of _________.

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

nitrogen

d)

water vapor

112.

Since being passed in 1963, the ________ has resulted in a significant reduction in air pollutants.

a)

Clean Water Act

b)

Safe Drinking Water Act

c)

The Frack Act

d)

The Clean Air Act

113.

What does the Clean Air Act regulate and protect the public from?

a)

Wild Life

b)

Bad Air Pollutants

c)

Aquatic Lifeforms

d)

Litter on the streets

114.

a secondary pollutant

a)

forms in the stratosphere

b)

is transformed by sunlight, water, or other elements in the atmosphere

c)

cannot be directly tracked to its source

d)

forms primarily from incomplete combustion

115.

Acid deposition forms as a result of

a)

nitrogen oxides and photochemical smog

b)

carbon monoxide and VOC's

c)

sulfur dioxide and VOC's

d)

nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides

116.

The effects of acid deposition include

a)

increased cancer rates in aquatic organisms

b)

increased pH of lake water

c)

decreased mobilization of metals

d)

decreased aquatic biodiversity

117.

Which outdoor air pollutant is also a significant indoor air pollutant?

a)

sulfur dioxide

b)

carbon monoxide

c)

ozone

d)

lead

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