Weather and Climate Review for test 2021

When the Earth's atmosphere traps the sun's heat, it models the function of a ___.

Which continent has the biggest ozone hole above it?

A major source of oxygen for the Earth's atmosphere is

By which method does most thermal (heat) energy in the atmosphere circulate?

If the same amount of radiation hit the following surfaces, which would transfer the most heat? (hottest surface)

W or C: Yesterday, a tornado hit ground in Molena, Georgia.

Which is true regarding the absorption of radiation (heat) of water and land?

It usually snows in January in North Georgia every year.

Which combination of properties describes warm air?

In the atmosphere, what happens in a convection current?

W or C: Panama City recorded a record high of 91 degrees April 1st.

Ozone layer up high is good. Ozone down low is bad. Which symptom is NOT caused by ozone in our lower atmosphere?

The coldest place on Earth, East Antarctic Plateau, is recorded to be -148 Degrees F.

W or C: This week's high temperature is 90 degrees.

Global warming causes _______.

What is the process that occurs when gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap the Sun's heat?

Based on Earth's tilt and orbit, which of the 3 climate zones is where you live?

W or C: Today in Pike County, it was partly cloudy with a chance of rain.

How does water vapor move in the atmosphere?

W or C: It has not rained this month.

W or C: This week's forecast says the high is 72 degrees, the low is 69 degrees.

Based on Earth's tilt and orbit, which of the 3 climate zones receive the most energy from the sun?

W or C: New Orleans has the highest relative humidity averaging 86% EACH YEAR.

Our atmosphere is made up of 20% oxygen and 78% ______.

Why do ocean winds blow toward shore during the day?

Which combination of properties describes cold air?

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are depleting the ozone layer. Which item below DID NOT RELEASE CFCs in our atmosphere?

What is the MOST ABUNDANT GAS in the atmosphere?

W or C: The tropical rainforest gets an average of 80 to 400 inches of rain a year.

How are climate and weather alike?

Tennessee has hot humid summers.

Based on Earth's tilt and orbit, which of the 3 climate zones receive the least amount of energy from the sun?