Question 1

In the atmosphere, the temperature decreases with increasing altitude in the ________ and the ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The coldest atmospheric temperatures are attained in the troposphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The atmosphere's general circulation is one of the key climatic controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Scientists seem to agree that by banning chlorofluorocarbons, natural ozone will be restored within 5 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most water vapor is contained in the lowest ten kilometers of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most basic factor causing the distribution of hot and cold temperatures over Earth's surface is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the general circulation 
B)  oceanic circulation 
C)  latitude 
D)  topography 
E)  storms 
A)  the general circulation 
B)  oceanic circulation 
C)  latitude 
D)  topography 
E)  storms

Question 7

The ozone layer is in that portion of the atmosphere known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  troposphere 
B)  mesosphere 
C)  stratosphere 
D)  heterosphere 
E)  ionosphere 
A)  troposphere 
B)  mesosphere 
C)  stratosphere 
D)  heterosphere 
E)  ionosphere

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of air?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a chemical compound. 
B)  It is odorless. 
C)  It is tasteless. 
D)  It is colorless. 
E)  It is mostly packed close to the Earth's surface. 
A)  It is a chemical compound. 
B)  It is odorless. 
C)  It is tasteless. 
D)  It is colorless. 
E)  It is mostly packed close to the Earth's surface.

Question 9

The middle latitudes are dominated by wind flows which are mainly from the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  north 
B)  south 
C)  east 
D)  west 
E)  Arctic 
A)  north 
B)  south 
C)  east 
D)  west 
E)  Arctic

Question 10

Most surface winds in the Tropics are westerly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The approximate boundary of the atmosphere extends outward at least ________ kilometers above the surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 
B)  2,500 
C)  5,000 
D)  6,000 
E)  10,000 
A)  1,000 
B)  2,500 
C)  5,000 
D)  6,000 
E)  10,000

Question 12

The word troposphere has a Greek root word which means ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The word troposphere has a Greek root...

Question 13

Air is best described as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical compound 
B)  element 
C)  mixture 
D)  colloid 
E)  particulate 
A)  chemical compound 
B)  element 
C)  mixture 
D)  colloid 
E)  particulate

Question 14

Which of the following is a major source of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  meteorite collisions 
B)  photosynthesis 
C)  the breakdown of ozone 
D)  decay of plants 
E)  chlorofluorocarbons 
A)  meteorite collisions 
B)  photosynthesis 
C)  the breakdown of ozone 
D)  decay of plants 
E)  chlorofluorocarbons

Question 15

The exosphere marks the outward limit of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  troposphere 
B)  stratosphere 
C)  atmosphere 
D)  thermosphere 
E)  geosphere 
A)  troposphere 
B)  stratosphere 
C)  atmosphere 
D)  thermosphere 
E)  geosphere

Question 16

Suppose you are flying in an airplane at the top of the troposphere. What atmospheric conditions would you expect to find there?

Accepted Answer

The atmosphere would be very c

Question 17

"Los Angeles is dry in July" is a statement which is more closely related to weather than to climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Clouds are composed of gases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ is a substance significant to the atmosphere in that it is needed to make clouds and is intimately involved in the place-to-place transfer of energy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a substance significant to the...

Question 20

Which atmospheric layer is directly above the troposphere?

Accepted Answer

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

In the atmosphere, the temperature decreases with increasing altitude in the and the .

The coldest atmospheric temperatures are attained in the troposphere.

The atmosphere's general circulation is one of the key climatic controls.

Scientists seem to agree that by banning chlorofluorocarbons, natural ozone will be restored within 5 years.

Most water vapor is contained in the lowest ten kilometers of the atmosphere.

The most basic factor causing the distribution of hot and cold temperatures over Earth's surface is ________.

The ozone layer is in that portion of the atmosphere known as the ________.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of air?

The middle latitudes are dominated by wind flows which are mainly from the ________.

Most surface winds in the Tropics are westerly.

The approximate boundary of the atmosphere extends outward at least ________ kilometers above the surface.

The word troposphere has a Greek root word which means ________.

Air is best described as a(n) ________.

Which of the following is a major source of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

The exosphere marks the outward limit of the ________.

Suppose you are flying in an airplane at the top of the troposphere. What atmospheric conditions would you expect to find there?

"Los Angeles is dry in July" is a statement which is more closely related to weather than to climate.

Clouds are composed of gases.

________ is a substance significant to the atmosphere in that it is needed to make clouds and is intimately involved in the place-to-place transfer of energy.

Which atmospheric layer is directly above the troposphere?

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climate and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns of the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Weathering: Mass Wasting and Erosion

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

In the atmosphere, the temperature decreases with increasing altitude in the ________ and the ________.

The coldest atmospheric temperatures are attained in the troposphere.

The atmosphere's general circulation is one of the key climatic controls.

Scientists seem to agree that by banning chlorofluorocarbons, natural ozone will be restored within 5 years.

Most water vapor is contained in the lowest ten kilometers of the atmosphere.

The most basic factor causing the distribution of hot and cold temperatures over Earth's surface is ________.

The ozone layer is in that portion of the atmosphere known as the ________.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of air?

The middle latitudes are dominated by wind flows which are mainly from the ________.

Most surface winds in the Tropics are westerly.

The approximate boundary of the atmosphere extends outward at least ________ kilometers above the surface.

The word troposphere has a Greek root word which means ________.

Air is best described as a(n) ________.

Which of the following is a major source of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

The exosphere marks the outward limit of the ________.

Suppose you are flying in an airplane at the top of the troposphere. What atmospheric conditions would you expect to find there?

"Los Angeles is dry in July" is a statement which is more closely related to weather than to climate.

Clouds are composed of gases.

________ is a substance significant to the atmosphere in that it is needed to make clouds and is intimately involved in the place-to-place transfer of energy.

Which atmospheric layer is directly above the troposphere?

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climate and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns of the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Weathering: Mass Wasting and Erosion

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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In the atmosphere, the temperature decreases with increasing altitude in the and the .