Question 1

The part of the atmosphere that contains "weather" and supports life

Accepted Answer

A)  is very shallow. 
B)  extends about as high above the Earth as the distance from Earth's surface to its center (radius). 
C)  consists of a chemical called "air". 
D)  is the hottest part of the atmosphere. 
E)  consists largely of oxygen. 
A)  is very shallow. 
B)  extends about as high above the Earth as the distance from Earth's surface to its center (radius). 
C)  consists of a chemical called "air". 
D)  is the hottest part of the atmosphere. 
E)  consists largely of oxygen.

Question 2

_________is(are) crucial to the formation of clouds in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lightning 
B)  Argon 
C)  Ozone 
D)  Particulates 
E)  Neon 
A)  Lightning 
B)  Argon 
C)  Ozone 
D)  Particulates 
E)  Neon

Question 3

The third most plentiful gas in the Earth's lower atmosphere is _______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The warm zone near the top of the stratosphere is the result of heating from

Accepted Answer

A)  atmospheric pollution. 
B)  thermal infrared emissions from clouds. 
C)  the output of volcanoes. 
D)  the rise of air. 
E)  the absorption of solar energy. 
A)  atmospheric pollution. 
B)  thermal infrared emissions from clouds. 
C)  the output of volcanoes. 
D)  the rise of air. 
E)  the absorption of solar energy.

Question 5

In terms of atmospheric change, which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The carbon dioxide problem is now solved. 
B)  Humans are adding impurities to the atmosphere at a rate previously unknown. 
C)  International treaties have been able to halt climate change. 
D)  The ozone hole problem is now solved. 
E)  Change has never occurred. 
A)  The carbon dioxide problem is now solved. 
B)  Humans are adding impurities to the atmosphere at a rate previously unknown. 
C)  International treaties have been able to halt climate change. 
D)  The ozone hole problem is now solved. 
E)  Change has never occurred.

Question 6

A main absorber of ultraviolet radiation in the atmosphere is .

Accepted Answer

A)  argon 
B)  dust 
C)  ozone 
D)  neon 
E)  carbon dioxide 
A)  argon 
B)  dust 
C)  ozone 
D)  neon 
E)  carbon dioxide

Question 7

The influence on climate of carbon dioxide is mainly due to its ability to absorb________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  water 
B)  helium 
C)  infrared radiation 
D)  argon 
E)  ions 
A)  water 
B)  helium 
C)  infrared radiation 
D)  argon 
E)  ions

Question 8

Most surface winds in the Tropics_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  originate in the Sahara 
B)  originate in the Australian desert 
C)  come from the east 
D)  originate in the Amazon basin 
E)  come from the west 
A)  originate in the Sahara 
B)  originate in the Australian desert 
C)  come from the east 
D)  originate in the Amazon basin 
E)  come from the west

Question 9

The smallest atmospheric particles can remain suspended in the atmosphere for a period of

Accepted Answer

A)  days. 
B)  seconds. 
C)  years. 
D)  minutes. 
E)  hours. 
A)  days. 
B)  seconds. 
C)  years. 
D)  minutes. 
E)  hours.

Question 10

Vertical mixing and turbulence are most characteristic of the______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  thermosphere 
B)  mesosphere 
C)  troposphere 
D)  exosphere 
E)  stratosphere 
A)  thermosphere 
B)  mesosphere 
C)  troposphere 
D)  exosphere 
E)  stratosphere

Question 11

Air pressure

Accepted Answer

A)  increases at a steady rate with altitude. 
B)  increases at an increasing rate with altitude. 
C)  decreases at a decreasing rate with increase of altitude. 
D)  remains unchanged with increasing altitude. 
E)  decreases at a steady rate with increase of altitude. 
A)  increases at a steady rate with altitude. 
B)  increases at an increasing rate with altitude. 
C)  decreases at a decreasing rate with increase of altitude. 
D)  remains unchanged with increasing altitude. 
E)  decreases at a steady rate with increase of altitude.

Question 12

Which of the following is an important source of particles in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  soot from fires 
B)  volcanic eruptions 
C)  emissions from engines 
D)  salt from the sea 
E)  all of the above 
A)  soot from fires 
B)  volcanic eruptions 
C)  emissions from engines 
D)  salt from the sea 
E)  all of the above

Question 13

Clouds, precipitation and "weather" are found in this atmospheric layer:

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following would be most variable at your location on a day- to- day basis?

Accepted Answer

A)  water vapor 
B)  nitrogen 
C)  oxygen 
D)  carbon dioxide 
E)  They all vary. 
A)  water vapor 
B)  nitrogen 
C)  oxygen 
D)  carbon dioxide 
E)  They all vary.

Question 15

Which of the following substances is closely associated with the breakdown of the ozone layer?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorofluorocarbons 
B)  water vapor 
C)  nitrogen oxides 
D)  carbon dioxide 
E)  infrared radiation 
A)  chlorofluorocarbons 
B)  water vapor 
C)  nitrogen oxides 
D)  carbon dioxide 
E)  infrared radiation

Question 16

"Weather" and "climate"

Accepted Answer

A)  differ in that "weather" is studied in Geography and "climate" is not. 
B)  refer to the atmosphere as studied on different time scales. 
C)  describe the day- to- day state of the atmosphere. 
D)  are synonymous terms. 
E)  are terms which cannot be used in science. 
A)  differ in that "weather" is studied in Geography and "climate" is not. 
B)  refer to the atmosphere as studied on different time scales. 
C)  describe the day- to- day state of the atmosphere. 
D)  are synonymous terms. 
E)  are terms which cannot be used in science.

Question 17

The most important feature of ozone in the ozone layer is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it purifies the air's contents of pollutants 
B)  its role in cloud formation 
C)  it absorbs ultraviolet energy 
D)  it is the source of atmospheric oxygen 
E)  it reflects sunlight 
A)  it purifies the air's contents of pollutants 
B)  its role in cloud formation 
C)  it absorbs ultraviolet energy 
D)  it is the source of atmospheric oxygen 
E)  it reflects sunlight

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the atmosphere is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temperature decreases uniformly with height. 
B)  Pressure increases with elevation. 
C)  Most of its mass is relatively close to the ground. 
D)  It has a sharply defined top called the atmopause. 
E)  It is well- mixed from bottom to top 
A)  Temperature decreases uniformly with height. 
B)  Pressure increases with elevation. 
C)  Most of its mass is relatively close to the ground. 
D)  It has a sharply defined top called the atmopause. 
E)  It is well- mixed from bottom to top

Question 19

The climatic controls include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the general circulation of the ocean currents 
B)  altitude 
C)  latitude 
D)  the distribution of land and water 
E)  the plane of the Equator 
A)  the general circulation of the ocean currents 
B)  altitude 
C)  latitude 
D)  the distribution of land and water 
E)  the plane of the Equator

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is poorly mixed in the heterosphere. 
B)  It is not readily compressed. 
C)  It is very well mixed near the Earth's surface. 
D)  It has clouds which float in it. 
E)  It contains water vapor. 
A)  It is poorly mixed in the heterosphere. 
B)  It is not readily compressed. 
C)  It is very well mixed near the Earth's surface. 
D)  It has clouds which float in it. 
E)  It contains water vapor.

The part of the atmosphere that contains "weather" and supports life

_________is(are) crucial to the formation of clouds in the atmosphere.

The third most plentiful gas in the Earth's lower atmosphere is _______.

The warm zone near the top of the stratosphere is the result of heating from

In terms of atmospheric change, which of the following is TRUE?

A main absorber of ultraviolet radiation in the atmosphere is .

The influence on climate of carbon dioxide is mainly due to its ability to absorb________ .

Most surface winds in the Tropics_______ .

The smallest atmospheric particles can remain suspended in the atmosphere for a period of

Vertical mixing and turbulence are most characteristic of the______ .

Air pressure

Which of the following is an important source of particles in the atmosphere?

Clouds, precipitation and "weather" are found in this atmospheric layer:

Which of the following would be most variable at your location on a day- to- day basis?

Which of the following substances is closely associated with the breakdown of the ozone layer?

"Weather" and "climate"

The most important feature of ozone in the ozone layer is ________.

Which of the following statements about the atmosphere is TRUE?

The climatic controls include all but which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the atmosphere?

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Portraying Earth

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

Climatic Zones and Types

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

The Fluvial Processes

Solution Processes and Karst Topography

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Exam 3: Introduction to the Atmosphere

The part of the atmosphere that contains "weather" and supports life

_________is(are) crucial to the formation of clouds in the atmosphere.

The third most plentiful gas in the Earth's lower atmosphere is _______.

The warm zone near the top of the stratosphere is the result of heating from

In terms of atmospheric change, which of the following is TRUE?

A main absorber of ultraviolet radiation in the atmosphere is .

The influence on climate of carbon dioxide is mainly due to its ability to absorb________ .

Most surface winds in the Tropics_______ .

The smallest atmospheric particles can remain suspended in the atmosphere for a period of

Vertical mixing and turbulence are most characteristic of the______ .

Air pressure

Which of the following is an important source of particles in the atmosphere?

Clouds, precipitation and "weather" are found in this atmospheric layer:

Which of the following would be most variable at your location on a day- to- day basis?

Which of the following substances is closely associated with the breakdown of the ozone layer?

"Weather" and "climate"

The most important feature of ozone in the ozone layer is ________.

Which of the following statements about the atmosphere is TRUE?

The climatic controls include all but which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the atmosphere?

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

Climatic Zones and Types

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

The Fluvial Processes

Solution Processes and Karst Topography

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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