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MHS Earth Science Review
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1
Which factor is the
most likely
cause of the increasing average global temperature on Earth?
an increase in the amount of nitrogen in freshwater runoff
an increase in the amount of volcanic ash in atmosphere
An increase in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere
an increase in the amount of iron in the ocean
2
The amount of the Sun’s energy reaching a given point on the Earth’s surface is controlled by
Angle of sunlight striking the Earth.
Solar flares striking the Earth.
The apparent magnitude of the moon
Solar winds striking the upper atmosphere.
3
The weather map shows an area of high (H) air pressure and an area of low (L) air pressure.
east to west
southeast to northwest
west to east
north to south
4
Advancing warm air displaces cold air, forcing the cold air up a gentle slope.
D
A
C
B
5
Cold air replaces warm air and forces it up a steep slope; severe weather.
C
D
A
B
6
What is the relationship between the atmosphere’s temperature and its altitude?
Temperature decreases as the altitude decreases.
Temperature increases as the altitude increases.
Temperature stays the same as the altitude changes.
Temps. decreases and increases as the altitude increases.
7
Which place is most likely to have a warm climate with lots of rain year-round?
Y
Z
X
W
8
Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in ?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Thermosphere
Mesosphere
9
Based on the climograph, which month had the lowest temperature?
January
February
October
April
10
What can be measured using this weather instrument?
Temperature
Air pressure
Precipitation
Wind Speed
11
What will happen to a hurricane as it moves over land?
Wind speed stay the same
WInd speed will decrease
Wind speed will increase
Wind speed change direction
12
Using the weather station model above, what is the present air temperature?
14 degrees
50 degrees
16 degrees
89 degrees
13
Earth’s atmosphere is unique in our solar system because it contains substantial amounts of:
Oxygen-O
Carbon Dioxide- CO2
Phosphorous
Methane-CH4
14
Which of the following is NOTa factor affecting climate
Proximity to water
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation
15
Which is the most likely effect of a rise in global temperatures caused by human activities?
Fewer Tropical Storms
Rising Sea Level
More Earthquakes
Increase Soil Erosion
16
What is the wind direction and speed represented by the weather station model above?
SW 10mph.
NW 30mph.
NW 10mph.
SW 30mph.
17
which of the following instruments are used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Psychrometer
Thermometer
Barometer
Anemometer
18
ccording to the map below, where do most hurricanes occur
Where the oceans are warmest.
Where the atmosphere is driest.
Where the landmasses are largest.
Where the oceans are coldest.
19
Which of the statements correctly shows wind motion between pressure areas?
Low to High
High to High
Low to Low
High to Low
20
Warm air caught between two advancing cold fronts.
D
A
B
C
