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DeAnda Fall Final Earth Science 2022 Part 2
DeAnda Fall Final Earth Science 2022 Part 2
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A large parcel of air that takes on the characteristics of the area over which it forms is a(n)
cloud.
wind.
source region.
air mass.
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Between mesosphere and exosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
mesosphere
exosphere
3
The eye of a hurricane is surrounded by a band of strong winds called the eye current.
True
False
4
current state of the atmosphere
isobars
weather
station model
climate
5
Who is this?
Willard Scott
Alfred Wegener
Al Roker
Dirk Verdoorn
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What is the temperature at this weather station?
1.5
46
3 dots
none of the above
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Layer just above the stratosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
mesosphere
exosphere
8
The constant movement of water between the atmosphere and Earth’s surface is
temperature inversion.
the water cycle.
precipitation.
cloud formation.
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Which would work against the development of a thunderstorm
unstable air
stable air
rising air
moisture
10
A thunderstorm unleashes heavy precipitation.
flood
drought
cold wave
heat wave
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used to measure relative humidity
front
isotherms
hygrometer
coriolis effect
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The sum of the protons and neutrons in an atom
mass number
electrons
nucleus
ion
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Which of the following are the correct characteristics of an mP air mass?
warm and dry
cold and wet
warm and wet
cold and dry
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Which gas is the least abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
carbon dioxide
water vapor
15
What direction is the wind coming from in arkansas?
southwest
south
west
east
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What direction is the wind coming from?
none of the above
East
South
North
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What type of front is moving through Texas?
occulded
warm
stationary
cold
18
Tomatoes have a pH of 4. They are considered to be
neutral
acidic
both acidic and basic
basic
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Scale that ranks tornadoes according to their desruction and speed
Drought
tornado
Enhanced Fujita Scale
windchill index
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lines of equal pressure on a weather map
climate
station model
isobars
air mass
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The nucleus of an atom is made up of
protons, neutrons, and electrons
protons and electrons
electrons and neutrons
protons and neutrons
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Electricity caused by the rapid rush of air in a cumulonimbus cloud is
hail
lightning
friction
thunder
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Almost all weather, clouds, and stroms occur in which layer of the atmosphere?
troposphere
thermosphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
24
In order for caves to form in limestone, there must be
no zone of saturation
runoff from surface streams.
sinkholes present.
groundwater percolating through the cracks and joints of limestone.
25
Tropical cyclones originate over the warm waters of most tropical oceans.
False
True
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Estimates how cold the air feels to the human body
tornado
heat wave
drought
windchill index
27
Puffy, fluffy looking clouds
cumulus
cirrus
none of the above
stratus
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What is the transfer of heat by vertical movements of air masses from hot to cold called?
convection
conduction
subduction
radiation
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In which ocean would you not expect to experience a tropical cyclone?
South Atlantic
Indian
West Pacific
North Atlantic
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The tropics are hotter than the poles because the sun strikes this area of Earth more indirectly.
False
True
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What are natural structures hanging from a cave’s ceiling?
travertines
geyserites
stalagmites
stalactites
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A violent, whirling column of air in contact with the ground
heat wave
windchill index
tornado
drought
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The deflection (curvature) of air due to the rotation of Earth is called
hygrometer
front
coriolis effect
isotherms
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Which is a cloud of vertical development?
cirrus
stratus
cumulonimbus
altocumulus
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Made up of neutrons and protons
nucleus
isotope
ion
electrons
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Anything that has volume and mass
Ion
electron
Matter
Isotope
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Large pools of extremely cold air develop strong high pressure systesms over polar continental areas
Cold Wave
flood
drought
Heat Wave
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An atom that gains or loses an electron and has a net charge
mass
Isotope
Nucleus
Ion
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large volume of air that takes on the charateristics of the area over which it forms
air mass
station model
weather
isobars
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How many time zones is the Earth divided into
24
30
32
12
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Small particle that surrounds the nucleus of the atom and has a negative charge
neutron
proton
electron
isotope
42
Meteorology is the study of atmospheric phenomena.
True
False
43
Which is an example of climate?
yesterday’s rainfall
tomorrow’s highest wind speed
today’s high temperature
average rainfall over 30 years
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Wind is the movement of air from an area of low pressure to an area of high pressure
True
False
45
A long period of time with no precipitation.
cold wave
heat wave
flood
drought
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layered, sheet-like looking clouds
cumulus
all of the above
stratus
cirrus
47
A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical or physical means
ion
element
proton
electron
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Violent downdrafts that are concentrated in one local area are
downbursts.
downstrokes.
updrafts.
downdraft cells.
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Extended periods of above-average temperatures.
cold wave
tornado
heat wave
drought
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With what type of cloud is lightning associated?
altocumulus
stratocumulus
cumulonimbus
cirrus
51
Ozone in Earth’s atmosphere is important because it
absorbs harmful radiation.
absorbs harmful pollution.
helps clouds form.
causes rain to fall.
52
The atomic number of Chlorine is 17. How many electrons does 1 atom of Chlorine have?
18
17
15
10
53
Outermost layer of the atmosphere
exosphere
thermosphere
mesosphere
troposphere
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Polar and tropical regions maintain fairly constant average temperatures because
air masses remain stationary near the poles and equator.
continual motion of air and water reallocates heat energy throughout Earth.
Earth radiates extra energy back into space.
the Sun always strikes these regions at the same angle.
55
Large, warm, high pressure system develops, remains over an area, and blocks cooler air masses from entering the area.
heat wave
drought
flood
cold wave
56
Air is denser near Earth's surface than high in the atmosphere?
False
True
57
Too much heat and too little precipitation causes droughts.
False
True
58
Which is not one of Earth’s three basic wind systems (surface winds) or zones?
trade winds
polar easterlies
prevailing westerlies
polar jet streams
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Which is the primary cause of wind?
pressure imbalances/convection
movement of water
air saturation
pollution
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whispy, curly looking clouds
cirrus
none of the above
stratus
cumulus
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Contains concentrated ozone
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
exosphere
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What is the cloud cover?
full coverage
clear skies
25 percent coverage
75% coverage
63
Most weather occurs here.
exosphere
troposphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
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Extended periods of well below average rainfall
enhanced Fujita Scale
windchill index
drought
heat wave
