Question 1

Which of the following is an important function of Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulates the surface against temperature extremes 
B)  maintains a water supply 
C)  supplies the oxygen for life 
D)  screens out much of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation 
E)  all of the above 
A)  insulates the surface against temperature extremes 
B)  maintains a water supply 
C)  supplies the oxygen for life 
D)  screens out much of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation 
E)  all of the above

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Clouds, precipitation and "weather" are found in...

Question 3

The segment of the atmosphere which blends into interplanetary space is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

"Weather" and "climate"

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Coriolis effect is caused by rotation of the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an atmospheric gas?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The top of the troposphere is found over a considerable range of altitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The maximum temperature in the atmosphere is in the thermosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The main component of the lower atmosphere by total volume is ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Most water vapor is contained in the lower 10 kilometers of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Vertical mixing and turbulence are most characteristic of the ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The side of a mountain sheltered from prevailing winds is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  windward 
B)  leeward 
C)  Coriolis 
D)  meridional 
E)  sunnier 
A)  windward 
B)  leeward 
C)  Coriolis 
D)  meridional 
E)  sunnier

Question 15

On the average, the tropopause is highest above the surface over the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  North Pole 
B)  Arctic Circle 
C)  South Pole 
D)  Equator 
E)  Antarctic Circle 
A)  North Pole 
B)  Arctic Circle 
C)  South Pole 
D)  Equator 
E)  Antarctic Circle

Question 16

Nitrogen is the ________ component of the atmosphere in terms of volume.

Accepted Answer

A)  main 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
E)  fifth 
A)  main 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
E)  fifth

Question 17

The main impact of ozone on life on the Earth's surface is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  provide oxygen for the atmosphere 
B)  reduce ultraviolet solar radiation 
C)  serve as nucleus for cloud formation 
D)  act as a lid preventing gases from escape 
E)  initiate violent storms 
A)  provide oxygen for the atmosphere 
B)  reduce ultraviolet solar radiation 
C)  serve as nucleus for cloud formation 
D)  act as a lid preventing gases from escape 
E)  initiate violent storms

Question 18

Name an atmospheric layer NOT based on temperature characteristics.

Accepted Answer

ionosphere, ozonosph

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

________ particulates in the atmosphere absorb water and are the basis for cloud formation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gaseous 
B)  Hygroscopic 
C)  Poisonous 
D)  Blue 
E)  Carbon 
A)  Gaseous 
B)  Hygroscopic 
C)  Poisonous 
D)  Blue 
E)  Carbon

Which of the following is an important function of Earth's atmosphere?

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

The segment of the atmosphere which blends into interplanetary space is called the ________.

"Weather" and "climate"

Coriolis effect is caused by rotation of the Earth.

Which of the following is an atmospheric gas?

The top of the troposphere is found over a considerable range of altitude.

The maximum temperature in the atmosphere is in the thermosphere.

The main component of the lower atmosphere by total volume is ________.

Most water vapor is contained in the lower 10 kilometers of the atmosphere.

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

Vertical mixing and turbulence are most characteristic of the ________.

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

The side of a mountain sheltered from prevailing winds is the ________.

On the average, the tropopause is highest above the surface over the ________.

Nitrogen is the ________ component of the atmosphere in terms of volume.

The main impact of ozone on life on the Earth's surface is to ________.

Name an atmospheric layer NOT based on temperature characteristics.

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

________ particulates in the atmosphere absorb water and are the basis for cloud formation.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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Exam 3: Introduction to the Atmosphere

Which of the following is an important function of Earth's atmosphere?

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

The segment of the atmosphere which blends into interplanetary space is called the ________.

"Weather" and "climate"

Coriolis effect is caused by rotation of the Earth.

Which of the following is an atmospheric gas?

The top of the troposphere is found over a considerable range of altitude.

The maximum temperature in the atmosphere is in the thermosphere.

The main component of the lower atmosphere by total volume is ________.

Most water vapor is contained in the lower 10 kilometers of the atmosphere.

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

Vertical mixing and turbulence are most characteristic of the ________.

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

The side of a mountain sheltered from prevailing winds is the ________.

On the average, the tropopause is highest above the surface over the ________.

Nitrogen is the ________ component of the atmosphere in terms of volume.

The main impact of ozone on life on the Earth's surface is to ________.

Name an atmospheric layer NOT based on temperature characteristics.

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

________ particulates in the atmosphere absorb water and are the basis for cloud formation.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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