Question 1

What causes the region of warmer temperatures found in the stratosphere?

Accepted Answer

Absorption of solar ultraviolet by ozone.

Question 2

A scientific law is a brief statement illustrating a basic principle that has been repeatedly supported with observations and measurements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The "weather sphere" is in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  mesosphere. 
B)  troposphere. 
C)  stratosphere. 
D)  thermosphere. 
A)  mesosphere. 
B)  troposphere. 
C)  stratosphere. 
D)  thermosphere. B

Question 4

Which one of the following is NOT a term used to designate one of the "spheres" of the earth's environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  atmosphere 
B)  aquasphere 
C)  biosphere 
D)  geosphere 
A)  atmosphere 
B)  aquasphere 
C)  biosphere 
D)  geosphere

Question 5

The stratosphere is home to a layer of gas known as________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The stratosphere is home to a layer...

Question 6

The ionosphere is an atmospheric region defined on the basis of:

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature structure. 
B)  composition. 
C)  pressure. 
D)  electrical charges. 
A)  temperature structure. 
B)  composition. 
C)  pressure. 
D)  electrical charges.

Question 7

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below.
  
-The aurora borealis will most likely be stronger:

Accepted Answer

A)  when there are few ions in the ionosphere. 
B)  nearest the equator. 
C)  above the South Pole. 
D)  when there is a lot of solar flare activity. 
A)  when there are few ions in the ionosphere. 
B)  nearest the equator. 
C)  above the South Pole. 
D)  when there is a lot of solar flare activity.

Question 8

The first function of water vapor in the earth's original atmosphere was to:

Accepted Answer

A)  fall as rain and thus fill the oceans. 
B)  increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. 
C)  create oxygen. 
D)  provide needed nourishment for primitive plants. 
E)  block the solar wind. 
A)  fall as rain and thus fill the oceans. 
B)  increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. 
C)  create oxygen. 
D)  provide needed nourishment for primitive plants. 
E)  block the solar wind.

Question 9

There is a sharp and definable boundary between the atmosphere and outer space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The normal lapse rate applies to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  mesosphere. 
B)  troposphere. 
C)  thermosphere. 
D)  stratosphere. 
A)  mesosphere. 
B)  troposphere. 
C)  thermosphere. 
D)  stratosphere.

Question 11

The term meteorology:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be used interchangeably with climate because they have the same meaning. 
B)  is the study of the atmosphere and its related weather systems. 
C)  is the study of meteors and their effects on the atmosphere. 
D)  is the study of the long- term average weather conditions at a given location. 
A)  can be used interchangeably with climate because they have the same meaning. 
B)  is the study of the atmosphere and its related weather systems. 
C)  is the study of meteors and their effects on the atmosphere. 
D)  is the study of the long- term average weather conditions at a given location.

Question 12

Earthquakes and volcanoes are both phenomena produced by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrosphere. 
B)  atmosphere. 
C)  geosphere. 
D)  biosphere. 
A)  hydrosphere. 
B)  atmosphere. 
C)  geosphere. 
D)  biosphere.

Question 13

The atmosphere ends abruptly at an altitude of 30 kilometers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below.
  
-You are gathering information for a severe weather forecast and you need to know the temperature and relative humidity of the air all the way up to the tropopause. The instrument you need to employ is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a weather radar. 
B)  an aircraft. 
C)  a weather balloon with radiosonde. 
D)  a satellite. 
A)  a weather radar. 
B)  an aircraft. 
C)  a weather balloon with radiosonde. 
D)  a satellite.

Question 15

Atmospheric pressure is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  solar radiation. 
B)  the rotation of Earth. 
C)  the weight of the air above. 
D)  Earth's magnetic field. 
A)  solar radiation. 
B)  the rotation of Earth. 
C)  the weight of the air above. 
D)  Earth's magnetic field.

Question 16

Although carbon dioxide is present only in small amounts, it is still very important meteorologically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The basic elements of weather and climate include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the chemical composition of the air. 
B)  the pressure of the air. 
C)  the type and amount of cloudiness. 
D)  the humidity of the air. 
E)  the temperature of the air. 
A)  the chemical composition of the air. 
B)  the pressure of the air. 
C)  the type and amount of cloudiness. 
D)  the humidity of the air. 
E)  the temperature of the air.

Question 18

The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place defines the term________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The state of the atmosphere at a...

Question 19

A primary difference between the concepts of weather and climate is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature scale used. 
B)  measuring technique used. 
C)  type of weather elements measured. 
D)  time period involved. 
A)  temperature scale used. 
B)  measuring technique used. 
C)  type of weather elements measured. 
D)  time period involved.

Question 20

If you were to put your hand out into the thermosphere, it would:

Accepted Answer

A)  not feel any heat, because very few air molecules would collide with your skin. 
B)  freeze quickly because of the very cold temperatures. 
C)  instantly burn up because of very high temperatures. 
D)  gradually warm up above body temperature. 
A)  not feel any heat, because very few air molecules would collide with your skin. 
B)  freeze quickly because of the very cold temperatures. 
C)  instantly burn up because of very high temperatures. 
D)  gradually warm up above body temperature.

What causes the region of warmer temperatures found in the stratosphere?

A scientific law is a brief statement illustrating a basic principle that has been repeatedly supported with observations and measurements.

The "weather sphere" is in the:

Which one of the following is NOT a term used to designate one of the "spheres" of the earth's environment?

The stratosphere is home to a layer of gas known as________ .

The ionosphere is an atmospheric region defined on the basis of:

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below. -The aurora borealis will most likely be stronger:

The first function of water vapor in the earth's original atmosphere was to:

There is a sharp and definable boundary between the atmosphere and outer space.

The normal lapse rate applies to the:

The term meteorology:

Earthquakes and volcanoes are both phenomena produced by the:

The atmosphere ends abruptly at an altitude of 30 kilometers.

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below. -You are gathering information for a severe weather forecast and you need to know the temperature and relative humidity of the air all the way up to the tropopause. The instrument you need to employ is:

Atmospheric pressure is caused by:

Although carbon dioxide is present only in small amounts, it is still very important meteorologically.

The basic elements of weather and climate include all of the following, EXCEPT:

The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place defines the term________ .

A primary difference between the concepts of weather and climate is the:

If you were to put your hand out into the thermosphere, it would:

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

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Exam 1: Introduction to the Atmosphere

What causes the region of warmer temperatures found in the stratosphere?

A scientific law is a brief statement illustrating a basic principle that has been repeatedly supported with observations and measurements.

The "weather sphere" is in the:

Which one of the following is NOT a term used to designate one of the "spheres" of the earth's environment?

The stratosphere is home to a layer of gas known as________ .

The ionosphere is an atmospheric region defined on the basis of:

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below. -The aurora borealis will most likely be stronger:

The first function of water vapor in the earth's original atmosphere was to:

There is a sharp and definable boundary between the atmosphere and outer space.

The normal lapse rate applies to the:

The term meteorology:

Earthquakes and volcanoes are both phenomena produced by the:

The atmosphere ends abruptly at an altitude of 30 kilometers.

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below. -You are gathering information for a severe weather forecast and you need to know the temperature and relative humidity of the air all the way up to the tropopause. The instrument you need to employ is:

Atmospheric pressure is caused by:

Although carbon dioxide is present only in small amounts, it is still very important meteorologically.

The basic elements of weather and climate include all of the following, EXCEPT:

The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place defines the term________ .

A primary difference between the concepts of weather and climate is the:

If you were to put your hand out into the thermosphere, it would:

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

Filters