What layer of the Earth is the troposphere on?

First layer above Earth's surface

sediments, soil and rocks added to a landform or land mass.

Where do hurricanes form?

Near the equator over warm ocean waters.

What is the theory of Plate Tectonics?

Earth’s plates are in slow/constant motion in the mantle.

Why do we need weather forecasts?

to know the current and future state of the atmosphere.

How do thunderstorms form?

From warm moist air and along cold fronts.

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Earth Science Final: Part 1

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1
What layer of the Earth is the troposphere on?
First layer below Earth's surface
The inner core
First layer above Earth's surface
Second layer below the Earth
2
Which word means the atmospheric conditions of a region over time?
climate
precipitation
water cycle
weather
3
An anemoter is used to measure:
air pressure
wind direction
wind speed
temperature
4
A barometer is used to measure:
air pressure
wind speed
humidity
precipitation
5
What is deposition?
constant heavy winds
the process of eroding or being eroded by wind or water
sediments, soil and rocks added to a landform or land mass.
deterioration of land forms
6
A hygrometer is used to measure:
precipitation
temperature
air pressure
humidity
7
A wind vane is used to measure:
humidity
wind direction
air pressure
precipitation
8
Where do hurricanes form?
Near the equator over warm ocean waters.
Beyond the equator along cold fronts.
Near the equator over cold ocean waters.
Near the equator towards the shore.
9
Which type of rock is formed by volcanoes?
sedimentary
metamorphic
igneous
A and B.
10
What are the three main rock types?
igneous rock
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
all of the above.
11
Which type of rock is formed by formed years and years of sediment compacting together?
A and C.
metamorphic
igneous
sedimentary
12
Which word means the current atmospheric conditions?
weather
climate
water cycle
atmosphere
13
Who makes weather forecasts?
computer programmers
meteorologists
engineers
physicists
14
What is the theory of Plate Tectonics?
Earth’s plates are in slow/constant motion in the mantle.
Earth’s plates are in slow/constant motion in the core.
Earth’s plates are driven by convection currents in the core
Earth’s plates are in quick/constant motion in the mantle.
15
What are the lines on a map that connect places of equal pressure?
coldfronts
waterfronts
isobars
telegraphs
16
A rain gauge is used to measure:
air speed
humidity
wind direction
precipitation
17
In what sphere of Earth does weather happen?
Core
Mantle
The mesosphere
The troposphere
18
What is a long period without rainfall that eventually leads to a shortage of water called?
desert
drought
climate change
precipitation
19
What is the force exerted onto a surface by the weight of the air?
condensation
water cycle
air pressure
precipitation
20
What are the prevailing pattern of surface winds from the east toward the west called?
warm front
cold front
continental drift
trade winds
21
What are rain, sleet, snow and hail all categorized under?
cold fronts
precipitation
condensation
transpiration
22
Why do we need weather forecasts?
to know the current and future state of the atmosphere.
to only know the future state of the atmosphere.
to decide what to wear in the morning.
to only know the current state of the atmosphere.
23
A thermometer is used to measure:
wind speeds
altitude
air pressure
temperature
24
How do thunderstorms form?
From warm moist air and along cold fronts.
From cold dry air along cold fronts.
From warm most air along warm fronts.
From cold dry air along warm fronts.
25
What type of rocks are formed by great heat and pressure?
B and C.
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic

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