Question 1

Ozone is a significant atmospheric component in the greenhouse effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The normal lapse rate applies to the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Scientists believe that a growing amount of this gas in the atmosphere will probably bring about a warming of the lower atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The primary function of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission is to:

Accepted Answer

A) provide satellite data about precipitation in the low latitudes,over both land and water. 
B) aid in the reconstruction of past climates in the tropics. 
C) forecast the tracks of hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere. 
D) utilize remote sensing to measure precipitation amounts in uninhabited rain forests. 
A) provide satellite data about precipitation in the low latitudes,over both land and water. 
B) aid in the reconstruction of past climates in the tropics. 
C) forecast the tracks of hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere. 
D) utilize remote sensing to measure precipitation amounts in uninhabited rain forests.

Question 9

Which one of the following is the MOST abundant gas in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The term troposphere literally means:

Accepted Answer

A) "layer of life." 
B) "region of weather." 
C) region where air "turns over." 
D) "warm air." 
A) "layer of life." 
B) "region of weather." 
C) region where air "turns over." 
D) "warm air."

Question 11

Weather occurs in the thermosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Montreal Protocol:

Accepted Answer

A) is generally considered a diplomatic disaster by most environmentalists. 
B) called for a 10 percent reduction in CFC production by the end of the century. 
C) has already created a reduction in ozone-depleting gases in the atmosphere. 
D) was not adhered to by the United States. 
E) was designed primarily to address the problem of global warming. 
A) is generally considered a diplomatic disaster by most environmentalists. 
B) called for a 10 percent reduction in CFC production by the end of the century. 
C) has already created a reduction in ozone-depleting gases in the atmosphere. 
D) was not adhered to by the United States. 
E) was designed primarily to address the problem of global warming.

Question 13

With an increase in altitude,air pressure:

Accepted Answer

A) increases at a constant rate. 
B) increases at a decreasing rate. 
C) decreases at a decreasing rate. 
D) decreases at an increasing rate. 
E) decreases at a constant rate. 
A) increases at a constant rate. 
B) increases at a decreasing rate. 
C) decreases at a decreasing rate. 
D) decreases at an increasing rate. 
E) decreases at a constant rate.

Question 14

The earth system:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Climate knowledge can be used to accurately predict weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In meteorological terminology,the acronym TRMM refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite. 
B) Tropospheric Radiation and Meteorological Measurement. 
C) the international scientific panel on Technology,Research,and Methods in Meteorology. 
D) the Typical Receipt of Mesospheric Meteors. 
A) the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite. 
B) Tropospheric Radiation and Meteorological Measurement. 
C) the international scientific panel on Technology,Research,and Methods in Meteorology. 
D) the Typical Receipt of Mesospheric Meteors.

Question 19

Consider the following diagram,and then answer the question below.
  
-What best explains the "bumps" seen in the seen in the CO₂ concentrations on the graph above?

Accepted Answer

A) greater amounts of CO₂ released by the burning of fossil fuels for heat during the winter 
B) higher levels of traffic producing more CO₂ during the summer travel season 
C) changes in plant growth that result in less CO₂ being absorbed during the dormant season 
D) a cyclic pattern in the eruption of volcanoes,causing more CO₂ to be released each spring 
A) greater amounts of CO₂ released by the burning of fossil fuels for heat during the winter 
B) higher levels of traffic producing more CO₂ during the summer travel season 
C) changes in plant growth that result in less CO₂ being absorbed during the dormant season 
D) a cyclic pattern in the eruption of volcanoes,causing more CO₂ to be released each spring

Question 20

What are the two energy sources for the earth system?

Accepted Answer

the Sun an

Ozone is a significant atmospheric component in the greenhouse effect.

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

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

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

The normal lapse rate applies to the

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

Scientists believe that a growing amount of this gas in the atmosphere will probably bring about a warming of the lower atmosphere.

The primary function of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission is to:

Which one of the following is the MOST abundant gas in the atmosphere?

The term troposphere literally means:

Weather occurs in the thermosphere.

The Montreal Protocol:

With an increase in altitude,air pressure:

The earth system:

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

Climate knowledge can be used to accurately predict weather.

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

In meteorological terminology,the acronym TRMM refers to:

Consider the following diagram,and then answer the question below. -What best explains the "bumps" seen in the seen in the CO₂ concentrations on the graph above?

What are the two energy sources for the earth system?

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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

Ozone is a significant atmospheric component in the greenhouse effect.

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

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

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

The normal lapse rate applies to the

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

Scientists believe that a growing amount of this gas in the atmosphere will probably bring about a warming of the lower atmosphere.

The primary function of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission is to:

Which one of the following is the MOST abundant gas in the atmosphere?

The term troposphere literally means:

Weather occurs in the thermosphere.

The Montreal Protocol:

With an increase in altitude,air pressure:

The earth system:

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

Climate knowledge can be used to accurately predict weather.

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

In meteorological terminology,the acronym TRMM refers to:

Consider the following diagram,and then answer the question below. -What best explains the "bumps" seen in the seen in the CO₂ concentrations on the graph above?

What are the two energy sources for the earth system?

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