Question 1

At one time the earth's atmosphere contained no free oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Montreal Protocol:

Accepted Answer

A)  was only signed by 24 countries. 
B)  was designed primarily to address the problem of global warming. 
C)  will not create immediate, rapid drops in atmospheric CFC levels. 
D)  was not adhered to by the United States. 
E)  is generally considered a diplomatic disaster by most environmentalists. 
A)  was only signed by 24 countries. 
B)  was designed primarily to address the problem of global warming. 
C)  will not create immediate, rapid drops in atmospheric CFC levels. 
D)  was not adhered to by the United States. 
E)  is generally considered a diplomatic disaster by most environmentalists.

Question 3

Ninety percent of our atmosphere lies below an altitude of about:

Accepted Answer

A)  31 km. 
B)  65 km. 
C)  16 km. 
D)  6 km. 
E)  100 km. 
A)  31 km. 
B)  65 km. 
C)  16 km. 
D)  6 km. 
E)  100 km.

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST important atmospheric component with regard to the earth's climate and the formation of weather systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrogen 
B)  oxygen 
C)  water vapor 
D)  argon 
E)  ozone 
A)  nitrogen 
B)  oxygen 
C)  water vapor 
D)  argon 
E)  ozone

Question 5

The most important source of the free oxygen in our atmosphere is:

Accepted Answer

A)  deforestation. 
B)  the dissociation of water vapor in the upper atmosphere. 
C)  green plants that carry on photosynthesis. 
D)  volcanic degassing. 
A)  deforestation. 
B)  the dissociation of water vapor in the upper atmosphere. 
C)  green plants that carry on photosynthesis. 
D)  volcanic degassing.

Question 6

List four of the basic elements of weather and climate.

Accepted Answer

temperature- humidit

Question 7

The ozone layer is found in the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The auroras that are visible in the southern hemisphere are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  antarctic aurora. 
B)  aurora australis. 
C)  aurora borealis. 
D)  ionic aurora. 
A)  antarctic aurora. 
B)  aurora australis. 
C)  aurora borealis. 
D)  ionic aurora.

Question 9

Which of these was NOT involved with the formation and evolution of our present atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  stratification 
B)  photosynthesis 
C)  cooling 
D)  outgassing 
A)  stratification 
B)  photosynthesis 
C)  cooling 
D)  outgassing

Question 10

This country has the greatest variety of weather in the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  Australia 
B)  South Africa 
C)  Russia 
D)  China 
E)  United States 
A)  Australia 
B)  South Africa 
C)  Russia 
D)  China 
E)  United States

Question 11

This atmospheric component absorbs damaging ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.

Accepted Answer

A)  argon 
B)  neon 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  ozone 
E)  helium 
A)  argon 
B)  neon 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  ozone 
E)  helium

Question 12

Weather influences people, but people don't influence weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Vertical motion in the lower atmosphere is strongly related to the environmental lapse rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Assuming the average value of the environmental lapse rate, what would be the temperature in the tropopause at a height of 3 km if the temperature at the surface is 20°C?

Accepted Answer

A)  32.9°C 
B)  0.5°C 
C)  9.2°C 
D)  The answer cannot be calculated with the information given. 
A)  32.9°C 
B)  0.5°C 
C)  9.2°C 
D)  The answer cannot be calculated with the information given.

Question 15

An interacting group of parts that is fueled by energy and works to accomplish the movement of matter or energy is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  a collection. 
B)  a system. 
C)  a threshold. 
D)  a sphere. 
A)  a collection. 
B)  a system. 
C)  a threshold. 
D)  a sphere.

Question 16

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below.
  
-Scientists believe that a growing amount of this gas in the atmosphere will probably bring about continued warming of the lower atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrogen 
B)  nitrogen 
C)  argon 
D)  carbon dioxide 
E)  oxygen 
A)  hydrogen 
B)  nitrogen 
C)  argon 
D)  carbon dioxide 
E)  oxygen

Question 17

In the process of scientific inquiry, a theory is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a "best guess" that may explain how something works, but is as yet untested and unproven. 
B)  the initial formulation of an idea based on a few observed facts. 
C)  a final solution to a scientific problem that is proven correct and will never be disproven. 
D)  a hypothesis that has been extensively tested and is generally accepted by the scientific community. 
A)  a "best guess" that may explain how something works, but is as yet untested and unproven. 
B)  the initial formulation of an idea based on a few observed facts. 
C)  a final solution to a scientific problem that is proven correct and will never be disproven. 
D)  a hypothesis that has been extensively tested and is generally accepted by the scientific community.

Question 18

The earth's physical environment is traditionally divided into three major parts, one solid, one liquid, and one gaseous. List these three parts.

Accepted Answer

geosphere(solid)- hy

Question 19

Weather and climate are synonymous terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The name of the instrument being launched with a weather balloon in the photograph above is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a Doppler radar. 
B)  a satellite. 
C)  a TRMM sensor. 
D)  a radiosonde. 
A)  a Doppler radar. 
B)  a satellite. 
C)  a TRMM sensor. 
D)  a radiosonde.

At one time the earth's atmosphere contained no free oxygen.

The Montreal Protocol:

Ninety percent of our atmosphere lies below an altitude of about:

Which of the following is the MOST important atmospheric component with regard to the earth's climate and the formation of weather systems?

The most important source of the free oxygen in our atmosphere is:

List four of the basic elements of weather and climate.

The ozone layer is found in the:

The auroras that are visible in the southern hemisphere are the:

Which of these was NOT involved with the formation and evolution of our present atmosphere?

This country has the greatest variety of weather in the world.

This atmospheric component absorbs damaging ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.

Weather influences people, but people don't influence weather.

Vertical motion in the lower atmosphere is strongly related to the environmental lapse rate.

Assuming the average value of the environmental lapse rate, what would be the temperature in the tropopause at a height of 3 km if the temperature at the surface is 20°C?

An interacting group of parts that is fueled by energy and works to accomplish the movement of matter or energy is called:

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below. -Scientists believe that a growing amount of this gas in the atmosphere will probably bring about continued warming of the lower atmosphere.

In the process of scientific inquiry, a theory is best defined as:

The earth's physical environment is traditionally divided into three major parts, one solid, one liquid, and one gaseous. List these three parts.

Weather and climate are synonymous terms.

The name of the instrument being launched with a weather balloon in the photograph above is:

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

At one time the earth's atmosphere contained no free oxygen.

The Montreal Protocol:

Ninety percent of our atmosphere lies below an altitude of about:

Which of the following is the MOST important atmospheric component with regard to the earth's climate and the formation of weather systems?

The most important source of the free oxygen in our atmosphere is:

List four of the basic elements of weather and climate.

The ozone layer is found in the:

The auroras that are visible in the southern hemisphere are the:

Which of these was NOT involved with the formation and evolution of our present atmosphere?

This country has the greatest variety of weather in the world.

This atmospheric component absorbs damaging ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.

Weather influences people, but people don't influence weather.

Vertical motion in the lower atmosphere is strongly related to the environmental lapse rate.

Assuming the average value of the environmental lapse rate, what would be the temperature in the tropopause at a height of 3 km if the temperature at the surface is 20°C?

An interacting group of parts that is fueled by energy and works to accomplish the movement of matter or energy is called:

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below. -Scientists believe that a growing amount of this gas in the atmosphere will probably bring about continued warming of the lower atmosphere.

In the process of scientific inquiry, a theory is best defined as:

The earth's physical environment is traditionally divided into three major parts, one solid, one liquid, and one gaseous. List these three parts.

Weather and climate are synonymous terms.

The name of the instrument being launched with a weather balloon in the photograph above is:

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