Layers of the Atmosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest
Mesosphere
Suppose most of the water, carbon dioxide, and methane gas were taken out of Earth’s atmosphere. How would this most likely affect Earth’s temperature?
A The greenhouse effect would be stronger, so Earth’s temperature would increase
B The greenhouse effect would be stronger, so Earth’s temperature would decrease.
C The greenhouse effect would be weaker, so Earth’s temperature would increase.
D The greenhouse effect would be weaker, so Earth’s temperature would decrease.
The greenhouse effect would be weaker, so Earth’s temperature would decrease.
A change in the pattern of warm ocean currents can cause a climate change by __________.
A releasing thermal energy in irregular spurts
B absorbing thermal energy from the Sun’s rays
C moving thermal energy from one place to another
D increasing the ocean’s capacity for absorbing thermal energy
moving thermal energy from one place to another
Scientists used a supercomputer to model interactions in the atmosphere. The table shows the predicted average global temperature of Earth compared to atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration, in parts per million (ppm), based on that model.
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the data shown in the table?
A Higher carbon dioxide concentrations will likely coincide with a decrease in temperature.
B Carbon dioxide is the only factor that affects the average global temperature.
C Higher carbon dioxide concentrations will likely coincide with an increase in temperature.
D Average global temperature is a constant value and is independent of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Higher carbon dioxide concentrations will likely coincide with an increase in temperature.
A high-speed wind, called a jet stream, is moving from the west to the east across the United States. Which characteristic of this jet stream is most important in predicting weather patterns?
A The jet stream controls the speed of surface wind.
B The jet stream controls the direction of surface wind.
C The jet stream separates moist northern air from dry southern air.
D The jet stream separates cold northern air from warm southern air.
D The jet stream separates cold northern air from warm southern air.
On Mount Everest the temperature decreases as the altitude increases. The summit of this mountain is in which atmospheric layer?
Troposphere
Atmospheric greenhouse gases help heat the atmosphere by
A increasing the amount of solar radiation reaching Earth.
B storing energy produced by human activity.
C absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.
D increasing the average density of air.
absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.
What has the greatest capacity for storing thermal energy from the Sun?
Oceans
A scientist compared the atmospheric composition of a newly discovered planet to the atmosphere of Earth. Which conclusion about the unknown planet can be made by using the information provided? Unknown Planet
A It is not suitable for animals. Nitrogen 3.4%
B It will sustain a small human population. Oxygen 4.2 %
C It has enough oxygen for small mammals. Carbon Dioxide 90.6%
D It has many carbon-dioxide-releasing organisms.
A It is not suitable for animals.
The effect of Earth’s gravitational pull on the gases in the atmosphere between the troposphere and exosphere means that pressure __________ when moving from the troposphere toward the exosphere.
Decreases
The best description of the troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere with the
A most ozone.
B greatest density.
C highest altitude.
D coldest temperature.
B greatest density.
Which property of water vapor allows it to function as a greenhouse gas?
A Water vapor expands when exposed to sunlight.
B Water vapor absorbs and reemits heat radiated from Earth.
C Water vapor changes ultraviolet radiation into carbon dioxide.
D Water vapor transmits heat as solar radiation.
Water vapor absorbs and reemits heat radiated from Earth.
What is the primary source of stored thermal energy in oceans?
Sunlight
We know that oxygen is 21% nitrogen is 78%. Which 3 gases did we talk about that represents the last 1%
Argon, Water Vapor and Carbon Dioxide
Which direction does air move when two nearby places have different air pressures?
From High pressure to low pressure
How is the stratosphere different from the troposphere?
The temperature of the stratosphere warms at higher altitude.
The temperatures in space vary from extremely cold to extremely hot. Earth’s surface temperature is relatively stable. What is responsible for this ?
the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere
When nearly vertical rays of solar energy strike a region of Earth, that area has warm temperatures. What region of Earth gets nearly vertical rays of solar energy year round?
The equator
What is the relationship between carbon dioxide concentration and average global air temperature?
A Global air temperature increases as CO₂ concentration increases.
B Global air temperature increases as CO₂ concentration decreases.
C Global air temperature decreases as CO₂ concentration increases.
D Global air temperature remains unaffected as CO₂ concentration decreases.
Global air temperature increases as CO₂ concentration increases.
As altitude increases, what typically happens to air pressure and air density?
They Decrease
Where is the temperature the highest in the troposphere?
Which energy transfer explains why carbon dioxide can help keep Earth warm?
A Carbon dioxide creates sunlight.
B Carbon dioxide absorbs some infrared radiation leaving Earth.
C Carbon dioxide prevents all sunlight from reaching Earth.
D Carbon dioxide converts oxygen into thermal energy.
Carbon dioxide absorbs some infrared radiation leaving Earth.
If an ocean current brings warm water toward a cooler coast, what is the most likely effect on the nearby climate?
A The coast may become warmer.
B The coast will receive no solar energy.
C The air pressure will be the same everywhere.
D The ocean will stop storing energy.
The coast may become warmer.
What is the relationship between the density of air and the altitude?
The density of air decreases with an increase in altitude.
A jet stream shifts south and brings cold northern air over a region. What change is most likely?
A Warmer weather
B Cooler weather
C Higher ocean tides
D More direct sunlight
Cooler weather