1 __________ is the transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves.A) Aviation B) Conduction C) Radiation D) Convection 2 __________ is the transfer of energy that fuels atmospheric processes, while __________ is used to measure and interpret that energyA) Conduction, temperature B) Temperature, heat C) Heat, dew point D) Heat, temperature 3 According to the figure, what is the temperature of the ozone layer in Kelvin?
(18.0K)
A) 0 B) 233 C) -40 D) 40 4 Atmospheric pressure __________ with __________ altitude.A) increases, increasing B) remains constant, changing C) decreases, increasing D) decreases, decreasing 5 Clouds are classified by __________.A) the altitude of the cloud formation and its shape B) their shape and density C) the altitude at which they form D) their shape only 6 Dust and sea salt are examples of __________ that aid in the formation of cloud droplets.A) orographic lifters B) pollution C) liquid molecules D) condensation nuclei 7 How are clouds formed?A) Warm moist air is forced to rise over a mountain. B) Warm air is forced into a convection current. C) Two air masses of different temperatures meet. D) All of these answers are correct. 8 In what layer are light gases, such as helium and hydrogen, found?A) thermosphere B) exosphere C) stratosphere D) troposphere 9 The constant movement of water between the atmosphere and Earth's surface is called __________.A) the rain cycle B) the water cycle C) convection currents D) evaporation 10 The ratio of water vapor in a volume of air, relative to how much water vapor that volume of air is capable of holding, is called __________.A) relative humidity B) humidity C) the dew point D) relative convection 11 Which occurs during a temperature inversion?A) Cold air rises, and warm air sinks. B) Warm air rises, and cold air sinks. C) A layer of cooler air is laid on top of a relatively cool layer of air. D) A layer of warmer air is laid on top of a cool layer of air. 12 What method of heat transfer is being demonstrated in the figure? (42.0K)A) conduction B) condensation C) radiation D) convection 13 What percent of incoming radiation from the Sun is absorbed by Earth's surface?A) 50 B) 25 C) 6 D) 14 14 What shape of cloud is being formed in the figure?
(11.0K)A) nimbus B) cumulus C) stratus D) cirrus 15 Which layer of the atmosphere in the figure has the greatest pressure?
(18.0K)A) stratosphere B) thermosphere C) mesosphere D) troposphere 16 What type of gas found in Earth's atmosphere absorbs UV radiation from the Sun?A) argon B) carbon dioxide C) water vapor D) ozone 17 Why is the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere important?A) It is the source of clouds, rain, and snow. B) It changes with the seasons. C) It helps regulate the amount of energy the atmosphere absorbs. D) It helps to block harmful UV rays from the Sun. 18 Why does the temperature of air decrease as elevation increases in the troposphere?A) Air is cooler when it is farther from the heat source. B) Clouds block radiation from the Sun. C) Condensation of water vapor uses thermal energy. D) Convection currents disperse thermal energy. 19 What type of solid particles play a role in cloud formation?A) extraterrestrial B) organic C) dust D) clay 20 The burning of fossil fuels has the greatest and most direct impact on the ______ cycle.A) rock B) water C) carbon D) nitrogen