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Chapter 11 McGraw Hill Earth science
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1
Which layer of the atmosphere has the greatest pressure?
troposphere
stratosphere
exosphere
mesosphere
2
ratio of water vapor in a volume of air, relative to how much vapor that volume of air is capable of holding
relative humidity
humidity
dew point
relative convection
3
__________ is the transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves.
production
convection
radiation
conduction
4
Dust and sea salt are examples of __________ that aid in the formation of cloud droplets.
pollution
orographic lifters
liquid molecules
condensation nuclei
5
What type of cloud is shown below?
stratus
cumulus
cirrus
6
The constant movement of water between the atmosphere and Earth's surface is called __________.
evaporation
water cycle
convection currents
rain cycle
7
In what layer are light gases, such as helium and hydrogen, found?
stratosphere
exosphere
mesosphere
troposphere
8
What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?
Earth's gravity
the Sun
heat radiating from Earth’s interior
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
9
__________ is the transfer of energy that fuels atmospheric processes, while __________ is used to measure and interpret
Conduction, temperature
heat, temperature
heat, dew point
temperature, heat
10
What percent of incoming radiation from the Sun is absorbed by Earth's surface?
25
50
15
6
11
Atmospheric pressure __________ with __________ altitude.
decreases, increased
doesn't change, decreased
increases, increased
doesn't change, increased
12
What type of cloud is shown below?
cirrus
cumulus
stratus
13
What type of cloud is shown below?
stratus
cumulonimbus
cirrus
14
What is the transfer of heat by vertical movements of air masses called?
convection
radiation
subduction
conduction
15
Clouds are classified by __________.
the altitude of the cloud formation and its shape
their shape only
the altitude at which they form at
their shape and density
16
How are clouds formed?
when two air masses of different temperatures meet
when warm moist air is forced to rise over a mountain
when warm air is forced up in a convection current
all of these answers are correct
17
What is the SI unit of temperature?
Kelvin
Celsius
Fahrenheit
Calories
