How do air masses generally move?

from high pressure to low pressure

What is a likely consequence of increased drilling for freshwater along a coastal area?

an intrusion of salt water into aquifers

A local government is considering whether to build a dam. Which is an advantage of building it?

Create a storage place for water

How is climate different from weather?

Climate based on several years; weather based on day-to-day

Which interaction contributes to the formation of hurricanes during the late summer?

ocean water temperatures and warm air masses

What occurs when a fast-moving cold air mass moves into a region of warmer, moist air?

heavy precipitation for a short time

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Earth Science NC Final Exam 2013 Part 3

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1
Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer of Earth?
vehicle exhaust
aerosols
burning compost
coal-fired power plants
2
How do air masses generally move?
from low humidity to high humidity
from high altitude to low altitude
from low temperature to high temperature
from high pressure to low pressure
3
What is a likely consequence of increased drilling for freshwater along a coastal area?
an intrusion of salt water into aquifers
the loss of water resources in estuaries
destruction of estuaries because of increase in sea levels
a decrease in salt concentration in inlet waterways
4
Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth's atmosphere?
argon (Ar)
carbon dioxide (CO2)
nitrogen (N2)
oxygen (O2)
5
A local government is considering whether to build a dam. Which is an advantage of building it?
Improve the natural habitat of plants and animals
Create a storage place for water
Decrease the accumulation of sediment in the water
It is an inexpensive process.
6
How is climate different from weather?
Climate constantly changes; weather changes slowly over time
Climate based on several years; weather based on day-to-day
Climate affects daily plans; weather affects seasonal plans
Climate is on a given date; weather is during a given season
7
Which interaction contributes to the formation of hurricanes during the late summer?
ocean water salinity and warm air masses
ocean water currents and polar air masses
ocean water temperatures and warm air masses
ocean water salinity and ocean water density
8
In which atmospheric layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?
troposphere
thermosphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
9
What occurs when a fast-moving cold air mass moves into a region of warmer, moist air?
light precipitation for a short time
light precipitation for a long time
heavy precipitation for a short time
heavy precipitation for a long time
10
Which is a major source of air pollution created by humans?
hydroelectric plants
nuclear power
industrial factories
reforestation

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