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Review of Unit 6 in Earth/Space Science
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1
Albedo
is the fraction of solar radiation reaching Earth that is
refracted.
reflected.
absorbed.
destroyed.
2
Interactions between solar radiation and the ionosphere cause
auroras.
the Coriolis effect.
temperature inversions.
smog.
3
Which gas makes up most of Earth's atmosphere?
nitrogen
oxygen
water vapor
carbon dioxide
4
What is a
radiosonde
?
a band of radio waves in the electromagnetic spectrum
a special type of weather map
the newest version of Doppler radar
an instrument package carried aloft by a weather balloon
5
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface?
mesosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
stratosphere
6
What type of path does a tornado follow when it touches down?
straight and predictable
erratic and haphazard
7
Because of the Coriolis effect, an object traveling north from the equator will curve to the
south.
west.
east.
8
What is the primary cause of wind?
movement of water
air pollution
pressure imbalances
humidity
9
Precipitation in the form of lumps of ice is
hail.
sleet.
glaze ice.
drizzle.
10
Which of the following is
not
a cause of climate change?
volcanic activity
human activity
monsoons
plate tectonic motion
11
Condensation nuclei
are
high altitude clouds.
ice and dust particles.
large solid surfaces.
bodies of moist air.
12
What happens to a moving air mass when it runs into a mountain range?
It slows and sinks.
It reverses its direction.
It rises and cools.
It stops moving.
13
What process takes up latent heat?
condensation of water vapor
evaporation of water
14
During the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, the surface waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean are
cooler than usual.
warmer than usual.
15
In which layer of the atmosphere is ozone concentrated?
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
16
Which instrument measures wind speed?
barometer
thermometer
anemometer
wind vane
17
What could be a result of global warming?
expansion of polar icecaps
decreased levels of CO2 in the atmosphere
increased volcanic activity
rising sea levels
18
The term
dew point
refers to
the temperature at which dew will form.
the amount of moisture in the air.
the temperature at which the atmosphere is saturated.
the time when dew will form on the ground.
19
What do the symbols
H
and
L
indicate on a weather map?
precipitation
temperature range
air pressure centers
wind velocity
20
Which of the following is
not
a thunderstorm stage?
fading
cumulus
dissipating
mature
21
Which process does
not
remove water vapor from the air?
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
22
Which of the following is an example of climate?
today's high temperature
tomorrow's predicted low temperature
yesterday's rainfall
average rainfall over 30 years
23
Which of the following is
not
a global wind belt?
westerlies
trade winds
fronts
polar easterlies
24
Wind with a speed of less than 50 km/h is called
a jet stream.
the doldrums.
a breeze.
a trade wind.
25
What conditions would ordinarily be present in a maritime tropical air mass?
warm and moist
warm and dry
cold and moist
cold and dry
26
What type of mid-latitude climate do we have in Wisconsin?
humid continental
mediterranean
steppe
humid subtropical
27
How much solar radiation that reaches Earth is absorbed by the atmosphere, land surfaces, and ocean?
about 70%
100%
about 30%
about 50%
28
What is the relationship between atmospheric pressure and altitude?
Atmospheric pressure increases as altitude increases.
Atmospheric pressure decreases as altitude increases.
Atmospheric pressure remains constant at all altitudes.
29
Which processes cause cloud droplets to grow larger?
evaporation and sublimation
coalescence and superheating
conduction and convection
coalescence and supercooling
30
What are lines connecting points of equal air pressure on a weather map called?
isobars
ions
isotherms
isotopes
31
Which of the following is
not
used as evidence of past climates?
tree rings
ice cores
general circulation models
fossils
32
Energy from the sun travels to Earth in the form of radiation.
true
false
33
A rain gauge is used to
measure the amount of rainfall.
the pH of the rain.
determine the angle at which the raindrops are falling.
measure the size of the raindrops.
34
Which of the following is the main source of moisture in Earth's atmosphere?
lakes
rivers and streams
polar ice caps
oceans
35
A large body of air, throughout which temperature and moisture content are similar, is
an air mass.
a storm.
a front.
a wind belt.
36
What factor affects the angle at which the sun's rays hit Earth?
topography
weather
latitude
sea level
37
The decrease in temperature of an air mass as the air rises and expands is called _____ cooling.
advective
altitudinal
atmospheric
adiabatic
38
The mass of water vapor contained in a given volume of air is called the
dew point.
moisture load.
relative humidity.
absolute humidity.
39
When the temperature and dew point are very close, the relative humidity is
very high.
very low.
40
On average, 10 cm of snow is equivalent to how much water?
0.1 cm
10 cm
5 cm
1 cm
41
Clouds form when the water vapor in the air condenses as
the air is cooled.
the air is heated.
42
What is issued when the conditions are ideal for severe weather?
a weather alarm
a weather watch
a weather caution
a weather warning
43
Which type of cloud is typically found at the highest altitude?
cumulus
stratus
cirrus
44
Cold fronts are associated with
rising temperatures.
fair weather.
cumulus clouds and heavy rain.
light, gentle rain.
