Earth Science Unit 5 Review

occur(s) when a warmer air mass is replacing a colder air mass

the steady temperature change associated with altitude change

Of those listed, the most significant role for nitrogen in the atmosphere is to __________.

Which atmospheric layer directly affects radio communications on Earth?

the envelope of gases surrounding the earth

Australian Outback

measures in psi, Pa, and other units

Which of the following is not associated with a single cumulonimbus cloud?

Frost forms by the process of __________.

Excessive exposure to UV rays can cause which of the following in humans?

What property of wind does an anemometer measure?

All the following are forms of precipitation except __________.

Which type of front involves two air masses where an existing air mass rises to make way for the incoming air mass?

During summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is __________.

True tornadoes in Tornado Alley often form within strong, rotating cloud systems called __________.

slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro

measures in mm water

Which of the following layers would be most effective in protecting the earth from a solar flare?

Which of these helps to convert atmospheric nitrogen to a usable organic form?

What property of atmospheric weather is important to many animals?

Mediterranean coast of Europe

indirect warming of the atmosphere

Nearly every year, a thin spot in the ozone layer develops over __________.

Siberian tundra

The scientific study of the atmosphere is known as __________.

cloud-to-ground or cloud-to-cloud electrical discharge

On average, the coldest temperatures in the atmosphere occur __________.

measures in degrees C or F

Which kind of weather forecast would you rely on for planning a picnic tomorrow?

Snowflakes in clouds form by the process of __________.

The most concentrated form of solar energy at the earth's surface occurs when __________.

The gas called ozone is composed of __________.

A "hook" appearing in the Doppler radar image of a severe storm is often the sign of a __________.

Who invented the first practical thermometer and temperature scale that we still use today?

forests of US Great Lakes region

What kind of instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

The atmosphere was formed by __________.

The most abundant gas in the homosphere is __________.

rate of solar energy flow that reaches the earth

Which type of cloud never produces rain?

the boundary between two air masses

Which of these specialists could probably provide the most trustworthy data in a research study on climate change?

Wind typically blows from areas of __________ to areas of __________.

a powerful, rotating storm that is likely to spawn a tornado

fast winds that travel in paths in the stratosphere

The global winds that drive most weather in the United States are the __________.

African savanna

Which kind of violent storm has the greatest wind speed?

An instrument used to remotely measure precipitation and wind speeds in storms is a(n) __________.

measures in compass degrees

The density currents that cause a mixing of the air are an example of __________.

A mountain breeze is an example of a __________.

Air pollution that comes from artificial sources in cities is called __________.

In what type of clouds does hail usually form?

A balanced concern for human needs as well as for protecting the environment would be described by the term __________.

a large body of air that has fairly uniform conditions

The largest carbon reservoir in the carbon cycle is found in __________.

Natural, unpolluted rainwater is __________.

Sea breezes are caused by __________.

Which of the following is an example of conduction?