Question 1

The heterosphere and ionosphere BOTH coincide with the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The largest hole in the ozone layer was observed in 1982.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Studies have shown that on average ozone depletion is greatest over this area.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Middle East 
B)  Australia 
C)  Antarctica 
D)  Europe 
E)  North America 
A)  the Middle East 
B)  Australia 
C)  Antarctica 
D)  Europe 
E)  North America

Question 4

Weather occurs in the thermosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Dust and aerosols in the atmosphere are associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  reflection of solar energy. 
B)  optical phenomena such as red sky at sunset. 
C)  condensation and cloud formation. 
D)  altering the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere. 
A)  reflection of solar energy. 
B)  optical phenomena such as red sky at sunset. 
C)  condensation and cloud formation. 
D)  altering the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.

Question 6

Depletion of the ozone layer leads to increased amounts of UV radiation striking the surface of the earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Photosynthesis:

Accepted Answer

A)  releases oxygen into the atmosphere. 
B)  releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 
C)  is carried out primarily by bacteria. 
D)  was prevalent during the first years of the earth's atmosphere. 
A)  releases oxygen into the atmosphere. 
B)  releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 
C)  is carried out primarily by bacteria. 
D)  was prevalent during the first years of the earth's atmosphere.

Question 8

The earth system:

Accepted Answer

A)  is the highest level of system possible. 
B)  is powered solely by the Sun. 
C)  cannot be affected by anything from space. 
D)  includes parts that affect one another. 
A)  is the highest level of system possible. 
B)  is powered solely by the Sun. 
C)  cannot be affected by anything from space. 
D)  includes parts that affect one another.

Question 9

Satellites do not orbit in the thermosphere because the intense heat would quickly incinerate them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Climate knowledge can be used to accurately predict weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Ozone is actually a form of the element hydrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A scientific hypothesis may be regarded as a tentative explanation of observed facts or events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

List the top four gases that make up the air in the lower 50 miles of Earth's atmosphere and give their concentrations.

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen (78%), Oxyg

Question 14

Because of limitations in existing technology, which layer of the atmosphere do we know the LEAST about?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stratosphere 
B)  Mesosphere 
C)  Thermosphere 
D)  Troposphere 
A)  Stratosphere 
B)  Mesosphere 
C)  Thermosphere 
D)  Troposphere

Question 15

Carbon dioxide currently has a concentration of__________in the homosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  270 ppm 
B)  315 ppm 
C)  580 ppm 
D)  400 ppm 
A)  270 ppm 
B)  315 ppm 
C)  580 ppm 
D)  400 ppm

Question 16

The rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels over the last century is largely due to the burning of fossil fuels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a variable component of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  water vapor 
B)  ozone 
C)  argon 
D)  aerosols 
A)  water vapor 
B)  ozone 
C)  argon 
D)  aerosols

Question 18

If a scientific theory is to be accepted and considered useful, it must be able to___________ .

Accepted Answer

correctly

Question 19

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below.
  
-According to current scientific consensus, what is the reason for the upward trend in overall CO2 concentrations demonstrated in the graph above?

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in Earth's atmosphere brought about by natural climate variation 
B)  large and increasingly frequent volcanic eruptions 
C)  rapidly increasing fossil fuel combustion and the resulting emissions 
D)  The causes are still unknown. 
A)  changes in Earth's atmosphere brought about by natural climate variation 
B)  large and increasingly frequent volcanic eruptions 
C)  rapidly increasing fossil fuel combustion and the resulting emissions 
D)  The causes are still unknown.

Question 20

This variable atmospheric component can exist in all three states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) at the temperatures and pressures that normally exist on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A)  ozone 
B)  oxygen 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  water 
E)  methane 
A)  ozone 
B)  oxygen 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  water 
E)  methane

The heterosphere and ionosphere BOTH coincide with the:

The largest hole in the ozone layer was observed in 1982.

Studies have shown that on average ozone depletion is greatest over this area.

Weather occurs in the thermosphere.

Dust and aerosols in the atmosphere are associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

Depletion of the ozone layer leads to increased amounts of UV radiation striking the surface of the earth.

Photosynthesis:

The earth system:

Satellites do not orbit in the thermosphere because the intense heat would quickly incinerate them.

Climate knowledge can be used to accurately predict weather.

Ozone is actually a form of the element hydrogen.

A scientific hypothesis may be regarded as a tentative explanation of observed facts or events.

List the top four gases that make up the air in the lower 50 miles of Earth's atmosphere and give their concentrations.

Because of limitations in existing technology, which layer of the atmosphere do we know the LEAST about?

Carbon dioxide currently has a concentration of__________in the homosphere.

The rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels over the last century is largely due to the burning of fossil fuels.

Which of the following is NOT a variable component of the atmosphere?

If a scientific theory is to be accepted and considered useful, it must be able to___________ .

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below. -According to current scientific consensus, what is the reason for the upward trend in overall CO₂ concentrations demonstrated in the graph above?

This variable atmospheric component can exist in all three states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) at the temperatures and pressures that normally exist on Earth.

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

Exam 1: Introduction to the Atmosphere

The heterosphere and ionosphere BOTH coincide with the:

The largest hole in the ozone layer was observed in 1982.

Studies have shown that on average ozone depletion is greatest over this area.

Weather occurs in the thermosphere.

Dust and aerosols in the atmosphere are associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

Depletion of the ozone layer leads to increased amounts of UV radiation striking the surface of the earth.

Photosynthesis:

The earth system:

Satellites do not orbit in the thermosphere because the intense heat would quickly incinerate them.

Climate knowledge can be used to accurately predict weather.

Ozone is actually a form of the element hydrogen.

A scientific hypothesis may be regarded as a tentative explanation of observed facts or events.

List the top four gases that make up the air in the lower 50 miles of Earth's atmosphere and give their concentrations.

Because of limitations in existing technology, which layer of the atmosphere do we know the LEAST about?

Carbon dioxide currently has a concentration of__________in the homosphere.

The rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels over the last century is largely due to the burning of fossil fuels.

Which of the following is NOT a variable component of the atmosphere?

If a scientific theory is to be accepted and considered useful, it must be able to___________ .

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below. -According to current scientific consensus, what is the reason for the upward trend in overall CO2 concentrations demonstrated in the graph above?

This variable atmospheric component can exist in all three states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) at the temperatures and pressures that normally exist on Earth.

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

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below. -According to current scientific consensus, what is the reason for the upward trend in overall CO₂ concentrations demonstrated in the graph above?