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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following could contribute to an increase in pollution?high wind velocityoccurrence of rain and snowchange in amount of sunlightheavy auto traffic
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat does a barometer measure?temperatureair pressuredew pointhumidity
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAt the beach in the summertime, the transfer of heat from the sand to the bottoms of your feet is calledradiationfissionconductionconvection
- 4. Multiple ChoiceVirginia is in the mid latitudes. Which best describes Virginia's climate?TemperateTropicalSubtropicalSubpolar
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the 2nd most abundant gas in the atmosphere?NitrogenOxygenArgonCarbon Dioxide
- 6. Multiple ChoicePractically all clouds & storms occur in this layer of the atmosphere.StratosphereThermosphereTroposphereMesosphere
- 7. Multiple ChoiceCloudy nights can be warmer than clear nights because clouds trap heat____produced by the friction of air particlesgenerated from tropical windsreleased from Earth's interiorabsorbed by Earth during daylight hours
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe different layers of Earth's atmosphere can be categorized by variations in _____air pressurehumiditytemperaturedew point
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following determines the properties of an air mass?The conditions of the area over which it formsThe phase and position of the moon when it formsThe exact time of year when it formsThe geology of the area where it forms
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThunder is caused by ___the discharge of ultraviolet energythe electric barrierthe rapid expansion of superheated airthe impact of electricity hitting the Earth
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich would be most useful outside based on the following weather conditions: Temp 72 degrees, Dew Point 72 degrees.Sun glassesWarm coatAn umbrellaSki gloves
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe force exerted by the air above is called____convergenceair pressuredivergencethe Coriolis effect
- 13. Multiple ChoiceEl Nino & La Nina are associated with ____movement of air along the Polar Easterliesmovement of large areas of warm water in Atlantic Oceanmovement of large areas of warm water in Pacific Oceanmovement of air pollution across the US
- 14. Multiple ChoiceOn a weather map, what are the lines that connect points of equal temperature called?isobarscontour linesisotempsisotherms
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWind on Earth, including massive storms like hurricanes, are deflected. What is the cause of this phenomena?Red ShiftDoppler EffectCoriolis EffectBlue Shift
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAir that has a 100 percent relative humidity is said to bestabledrysaturatedunstable
- 17. Multiple ChoiceStratus clouds formed at ground level are called what?fogsleetsnowfreezing rain
- 18. Multiple ChoiceCompared to a warmer air mass, a colder air masscan hold more watercan hold less wateris less denseis lighter
- 19. Multiple ChoiceLightning and thunder can form during unstable atmospheric conditions in which types of clouds?AltostratusAlto cumulusCumulonimbusNimbostratus
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich is likely to occur after moist air is cooled below its dew point?Evaporation increasesIce crystals meltWater condensesWinds are generated
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