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1
How much depth of water is needed to float a Land Rover SUV?
45–60 cm
80–100 cm
30 cm
150–180 cm
2
Even with perfect initial conditions and a perfect model, the theoretical limit for weather prediction is
one week
three weeks
four weeks
two weeks
3
What is this feature in the yellow box called?
occluded front
cold front
warm front
stationary front
4
Inputs to climate models include all of the following EXCEPT
initial conditions for the ocean
depth of oceans
locations of oceans
oceanic upwelling
5
The glacial buzzsaw requires ice sheets that are frozen to their bedrock.
True
False
6
Volatile organic compounds can be responsible for the formation of the stratospheric ozone hole.
True
False
7
Which statement is true of the stratosphere?
temperature increases with height
abundant water vapor produces extensive cloudiness
where ionization occurs
more ozone than molecular oxygen
8
Which of the following gases has been most constant in concentration in the Earth's atmosphere since the Archean?
oxygen
argon
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
9
Acid rain is a result of chemical reactions transforming this primary pollutant.
sulfur dioxide
particulate matter
ozone
hydroxyl radical
10
Here is a map of the Silurian. Where would you expect the highest surface salinity?
D
B
C
A
11
What kind of cloud is this?
cumulus
cirrus
cumulonimbus
stratus
12
Welcome to Pangea. Where is the most likely place for clastic sediments to form?
B
C
A
D
13
According to Vilhelm Bjerknes, what are the two ingredients needed to create a physically based weather forecast?
computer model, laws of physics
laws of physics, gridded data
observations, computer model
laws of physics, initial conditions
14
Which figure best describes how pressure changes with height in the Earth's atmosphere?
B
A
D
C
15
This is a visible satellite image. What is this feature with the asterisk?
extratropical cyclone
warm front
upwelling
cold front
16
Even with perfect initial conditions and a perfect model, the theoretical limit for weather prediction occurs because of
Stefan-Boltzmann Law
US government weather-control devices
human error
chaos
17
This is a visible satellite image. What is this feature?
hurricane
anticyclone
heavy rain
clouds
18
What kind of cloud is this?
cirrus
cumulus
stratus
cumulonimbus
19
A hothouse climate is associated with all of the following EXCEPT
lack of ice at the poles
well-oxygenated deep-ocean water
small pole-to-equator temperature difference
sluggish oceanic circulation
20
These lines represent the ocean circulation on a particular day. What is this feature called?
Jet Stream
Ekman Spiral
Upwelling
Gulf Stream
21
Which characteristic is most associated with air-pollution episodes?
temperature decreasing with height in the stratosphere
stagnant air at the surface
temperature decreasing with height in the troposphere
jet stream overhead
22
If the Earth had no water, which of the following would be true?
No erosion.
Fewer minerals.
No jet stream.
More active plate tectonics.
23
Temperature drops, more ice forms on mountains, reflecting sunlight, cooling the Earth. Postive or negative feedback?
Negative feedback
Positive feedback
24
If air starts at the ground with a temperature of 20°C, rises 3 km, and has no condensation, what is its temperature?
0°C
50°C
–10°C
20°C
25
Which figure best describes how pressure changes with height in the atmosphere of Mars?
C
B
D
A
