Meteology 1
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meteology 3
meteology 4
meteology 5
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Temperature increases as altitude increases in both the stratosphere and the thermosphere. What is the main difference between these two layers?
What is the temperature increases in the stratosphere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation, and in the thermosphere because of direct exposure to the sun?
100
The stratosphere contains ozone 
which interacts with the ultraviolet radiation that reaches Earth from the Sun. How does the action of ozone in the stratosphere affect Earth?
What is Ozone removes electromagnetic radiation that is harmful to living things?
100
Which statement BEST explains why the force of a hurricane diminishes as the hurricane moves over land?
What is The supply of warm, moist air decreases?
100
Which of these has been controlled in an attempt to reduce the depletion of ozone in Earth’s atmosphere?
What is use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?
100
A student writes the following statement in a journal: “It was 84°F at 3 p.m. on Tuesday in the schoolyard.” This statement BEST describes which system?
What is local weather?
200
Auroras occur where Earth’s magnetosphere traps high-energy particles in which region of the atmosphere?
What is thermosphere
200
Which is most often a result of a warm air mass moving over a cooler air mass?
What is an increase in precipitation?
200
The air masses that interact to form hurricanes and cyclones rise and fall due to changes in air density and air pressure. Why do these storms also spin?
What is Earth’s rotation causes the air to turn as it moves north.
200
Which of these air pollutants can react with chemicals in the atmosphere and cause acid rain?
What is sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx)?
200
A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall at one location over a short time period. How can a rain gauge be MOST effectively used to provide a partial description of climate?
What is by making many observations over many years?
300
Which gas accounts for the largest percentage of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
What is water vapor?
300
The average yearly rainfall for Miami, Florida is about 58 inches. During the year, Miami goes through a dry period where it receives very little rainfall. Which factor is MOST likely responsible for the dry period?
What is cold air moving in from the north?
300
The high winds and torrential rains of a hurricane can cause damage to cities and natural areas in its path. A hurricane is likely to gain the MOST strength when it travels over which of the following?
What is warm ocean?
300
Which of these events is an example of a change in climate?
What is The average amount of annual precipitation decreases.
300
When a large meteor strikes Earth, environmental changes may result as dust particles scatter throughout the atmosphere. Which BEST describes how an increase in atmospheric particles would affect temperatures on the surface of Earth?
What is Temperatures would decrease because the particles would absorb solar radiation before it could reach the surface of Earth.
400
Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere absorb infrared radiation from Earth’s surface and re-radiate some of it back to Earth. Which of these gases have the MOST significant impact on the temperature of Earth’s atmosphere?
What is carbon dioxide and water vapor
400
High-pressure systems stop air from rising into the colder regions of the atmosphere where water can condense. What will MOST likely result if a high-pressure system remains in an area for a long period of time?
What is drought?
400
Which is a major source of air pollution?
What is small farms raising large numbers of animals such as cows and pigs?
400
An area is described as having mild temperatures in the summer and being cool and rainy in the winter. On a day in May, the area experienced snow. Which BEST describes this day in terms of weather and climate?
What is The weather was different from the normal climate for the area?
400
Volcanoes release several gases during eruptions. Which of these gases has been shown to cause significant cooling of the climate for one or more years after an eruption?
What is sulfur dioxide?
500
Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap heat near Earth’s surface. Which of these is a greenhouse gas?
What is water vapor?
500
Which has the greatest influence on wind speed?
What is differences in the density of adjacent air masses?
500
A city is experiencing heavy smog formed by motor vehicle exhaust. Which of these weather conditions contributes MOST to the formation of smog?
What is temperature inversion
500
On December 12th a snowstorm in a city produced 20 centimeters of snowfall. When can this event be used to describe the climate of the region?
What is if the snowfall was consistent with weather in December over time?
500
Temperature affects the development of sea-turtle eggs. Eggs that are incubated at warmer temperatures are more likely to become females. Eggs incubated at cooler temperatures are more likely to become males. How would higher atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations MOST likely affect sea turtle populations?
What is Earth’s climate would be warmer, so the percentage of female turtles would increase>