Question 1

Which of the following is NOT associated with particulates?

Accepted Answer

A)  sunlight absorption 
B)  sunlight reflection 
C)  cause clouds to form 
D)  depletion of the ozone layer 
E)  may remain suspended for months or years 
A)  sunlight absorption 
B)  sunlight reflection 
C)  cause clouds to form 
D)  depletion of the ozone layer 
E)  may remain suspended for months or years

Question 2

Weather and climate are separate, but related, terms. Provide a definition of each and then give an example of a concept related to climate.

Accepted Answer

Weather is the instantaneous state of th

Question 3

Gases are evenly distributed throughout all levels of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The normal percent of water vapor in dry air is ________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  0-4 
B)  5-10 
C)  15-20 
D)  25-30 
E)  45-50 
A)  0-4 
B)  5-10 
C)  15-20 
D)  25-30 
E)  45-50

Question 5

________ is a source of particulates for the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

Various answers poss

Question 6

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 7

The Montreal Protocol of 1987 was an international treaty to halt the production of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nuclear weapons 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  water vapor 
D)  automobiles 
E)  chlorofluorocarbons 
A)  nuclear weapons 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  water vapor 
D)  automobiles 
E)  chlorofluorocarbons

Question 8

The order of the atmospheric layers from the surface up into the atmosphere is ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Chlorofluorocarbons are of concern because they absorb ozone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following makes up more than 10% of the mass of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

By volume, which of the following comprises most of Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon monoxide 
B)  chlorofluorocarbons 
C)  ozone 
D)  carbon dioxide 
E)  argon 
A)  carbon monoxide 
B)  chlorofluorocarbons 
C)  ozone 
D)  carbon dioxide 
E)  argon

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains water vapor. 
B)  It is poorly mixed in the heterosphere. 
C)  It resists being compressed. 
D)  It is very well mixed near the Earth's surface. 
E)  It has clouds which float in it. 
A)  It contains water vapor. 
B)  It is poorly mixed in the heterosphere. 
C)  It resists being compressed. 
D)  It is very well mixed near the Earth's surface. 
E)  It has clouds which float in it.

Question 15

Describe the process in which chlorofluorocarbons are thought to break down ozone.

Accepted Answer

The CFCs are produced by human activity.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The vast majority of the mass of Earth's atmosphere lies within 20 kilometers of sea level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Ozone is destroyed by CFCs because the ________ in the CFCs combines with oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  dust 
C)  fluorine 
D)  liquids 
E)  chlorine 
A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  dust 
C)  fluorine 
D)  liquids 
E)  chlorine

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a natural characteristic of the troposphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  most of the atmospheric water vapor 
B)  the lowest layer of the atmosphere 
C)  the highest pressures in the atmosphere 
D)  the hottest temperatures in the atmosphere 
E)  the layer associated with "weather" 
A)  most of the atmospheric water vapor 
B)  the lowest layer of the atmosphere 
C)  the highest pressures in the atmosphere 
D)  the hottest temperatures in the atmosphere 
E)  the layer associated with "weather"

Question 20

In terms of weather and climate, neon is an important, variable gas in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT associated with particulates?

Weather and climate are separate, but related, terms. Provide a definition of each and then give an example of a concept related to climate.

Gases are evenly distributed throughout all levels of the atmosphere.

The normal percent of water vapor in dry air is ________ percent.

________ is a source of particulates for the atmosphere.

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

The Montreal Protocol of 1987 was an international treaty to halt the production of ________.

The order of the atmospheric layers from the surface up into the atmosphere is ________.

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

Chlorofluorocarbons are of concern because they absorb ozone.

Which of the following makes up more than 10% of the mass of the atmosphere?

By volume, which of the following comprises most of Earth's atmosphere?

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

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

Describe the process in which chlorofluorocarbons are thought to break down ozone.

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

The vast majority of the mass of Earth's atmosphere lies within 20 kilometers of sea level.

Ozone is destroyed by CFCs because the ________ in the CFCs combines with oxygen.

Which of the following is NOT a natural characteristic of the troposphere?

In terms of weather and climate, neon is an important, variable gas in the atmosphere.

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

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Exam 3: Introduction to the Atmosphere

Which of the following is NOT associated with particulates?

Weather and climate are separate, but related, terms. Provide a definition of each and then give an example of a concept related to climate.

Gases are evenly distributed throughout all levels of the atmosphere.

The normal percent of water vapor in dry air is ________ percent.

________ is a source of particulates for the atmosphere.

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

The Montreal Protocol of 1987 was an international treaty to halt the production of ________.

The order of the atmospheric layers from the surface up into the atmosphere is ________.

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

Chlorofluorocarbons are of concern because they absorb ozone.

Which of the following makes up more than 10% of the mass of the atmosphere?

By volume, which of the following comprises most of Earth's atmosphere?

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

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

Describe the process in which chlorofluorocarbons are thought to break down ozone.

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

The vast majority of the mass of Earth's atmosphere lies within 20 kilometers of sea level.

Ozone is destroyed by CFCs because the ________ in the CFCs combines with oxygen.

Which of the following is NOT a natural characteristic of the troposphere?

In terms of weather and climate, neon is an important, variable gas in the atmosphere.

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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