Definition
Which statement about greenhouse gases is TRUE?
A. They decrease Earth's temperature.
B. They trap heat within the atmosphere.
C. They prevent rainfall.
D. They eliminate water vapor.
B. They trap heat within the atmosphere.
The epicenter of an earthquake is the point ______.
A. where magma is formed
B. directly above the earthquake's focus
C. where tectonic plates are created
D. inside a volcano
B. directly above the earthquake's focus
Which of the following is not a form of precipitation?
droplets, water cycle, sleet, hail
water cycle
The word "dynamic" in the sentence "the atmosphere is a highly dynamic system" is closest in meaning to
A. unchanging
B. difficult
C. constantly changing
D. extremely dangerous
C. constantly changing
Which of the following best defines precipitation?
A. Water changing into vapor
B. Water flowing in rivers
C. Moisture trapped in the soil
D. Any form of water falling from the atmosphere
D. Any form of water falling from the atmosphere
"The coastal city received a tsunami warning shortly after the earthquake." A tsunami warning is issued because
A. heavy snowfall is expected
B. strong winds are approaching
C. dangerous sea waves may occur
D. volcanic ash is falling
C. dangerous sea waves may occur
Which instrument is most useful for observing large-scale weather systems?
A. Thermometer
B. Satellite
C. Compass
D. Microscope
B. Satellite
Wind blowing from the land out toward the sea is described as ...
A. Offshore
B. Downstream
C. Coastal
A. Offshore
A prolonged period of unusually hot weather is called a ______.
A. drought
B. cyclone
C. heatwave
D. thunderstorm
C. heatwave
Subduction occurs when
A. one tectonic plate collides
B. clouds form
C. rivers overflow
D. magma cools rapidly
A. one tectonic plate collides
What does geothermal energy mean?
Energy produced from heat stored beneath Earth's surface
The amount of water in the air refers to ...
A. Fog
B. Air Pressure
C. Humidity
C. Humidity
What is the difference between El Niño and La Niña
El Niño means the warming in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, La Niña means the opposite, which is the cooling.
Water turning from a liquid into a gas or vapor is known as ____________.
Evaporation
Which field of science studies earthquakes, volcanoes, Earth's magnetic field, and other physical processes of the Earth?
A. Meteorology
B. Biology
C. Geophysics
D. Oceanography
C. Geophysics
What weather condition is usually associated with a rapid decrease in atmospheric pressure?
A. Clear skies and light winds
B. Cloud formation, precipitation, and stronger winds
C. Lower temperatures without clouds
D. Decreased humidity and sunshine
B. Cloud formation, precipitation, and stronger winds
to measure the height of an object or location above sea or ground level, we use a measurement called...
Altitude
Energy waves that travel through the Earth's layers as a result of a sudden release of energy during an earthquake is called ...
Seismic wave
What is the difference between Meteorology & Climatology
Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and motions within the atmosphere on short-time scales, while climatology is the study of climates or long-term atmospheric conditions
How Meteorologists predict the weather?
Meteorologists predict the weather by gathering current data and analyzing atmospheric patterns