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1
Which of these weather conditions is necessary for thunderstorms and hurricanes to form?
A cold rain falling to the ground.
Air masses combining to create a high-pressure area.
Air moving toward the center of a storm, then rising up
Winds spiraling downward and away form the center of a storm
2
How is the energy form the sun distributed around the Earth?
Subduction and rift zones
Solar Flares
Radiation and convection
Tectonic plates
3
Which explains why the oceans have a great impact on weather over the continents?
Ocean water contains more salt than most lake water.
The oceans store and transfer more heat than the continents.
The oceans contain a wider variety of organisms vs continent
Ocean waves move more easily than continental rock.
4
How do humans contribute most to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Fossil fuels are burned as a source of energy
Carbon dioxide is expelled when people breathe.
Trees are planted when forests are harvested
Public transportation is used in larger cities.
5
The Sun's energy heats up the atmosphere. Why does the air move?
Conduction
Convection
Reflection
Radiation
6
Which statement best describe how energy transfer within Earth's atmosphere can affect weather
Radiation, objects directly transfer heat affecting air temp
Radiation, waves transfer heat/light energy that affects tem
Convection, waves transfer heat/light energy that affects ra
Convection, objects directly transfer heat affecting rain
7
What is the MAIN source of energy for wind currents on the Earth?
Lightning
The moon's gravity
Heat from the Sun
Heat from the Earth's interior
8
What tool would you use to find out how much precipitation will occur during a storm?
Balance Scale
Anemometer
Rain Guage
Thermometer
9
What part of the Earth's layer does life exist?
From the upper lithosphere to the lower atmosphere.
Bottom of the lithosphere to the top of the hydrosphere.
Below the lithosphere to the top of the atmosphere.
From the upper hydrosphere to the top of atmosphere.
10
Which is an example of water condensing?
Dew forming on plants during a cold night
Ice cubes melting when you put them in the sun.
Sweat forming on your forhead after you do exercise
A puddle disappearing on a hot summer afternoon.
11
Where does water in a lake get most of its energy to evaporate?
Cold springs under the lake.
Green plants living in the lake.
The sun heating up the lake.
Streams entering the lake.
12
What layer of the atmosphere do airplanes fly in to avoid weather conditions?
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
Troposphere
13
Which factor causes global wind patterns?
Daily changes in the tilt of the Earth's axis
The rapid rotation of the Sun on its axis
Unequal heating of Earth's surface by the Sun
changes in the distance between the Earth and the moon
14
Which combination of processes from the water cycle is most likely to cause flooding?
Low runoff, high condensation
Low runoff, low evaporation
High runoff, low precipitation
High runoff, high precipitation
15
What two gases make up most of the Earth's atmosphere?
Oxygen and Nitrogen
Hydrogen and Oxygen
Hydrogen and Nitrogen
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
16
If two students conducted similar experiments, why might their results be very different?
both students are right
Change the experiment that is not correct
both students are wrong
repeat the experiment to see whose results is more reliable
17
Which statement best describes what happens to water immediately after it evaporate?
Water falls to Earth as rain, snow, or sleet.
Water vapor condenses into clouds.
Water vapor rises until it meets cool air.
Water lands on Earth as surface water runoff.
18
If you think that ice cubes will melt faster in a microwave than in a pot, how should you test?
Observe and record the time for each ice cube to melt
Determine the volume of liquid water made by each ice cube
Identify the temperature of each ice cube before each trial
Measure and compare the volume of the pot and the microwave
19
What is the difference between climate and weather?
There is no difference.
Climate is the location of the weather at a particular time.
Weather is climatic conditions for a region for a long time.
Climate is weather conditions for a region for a long time.
20
What two weather instruments measure amounts of water?
Rain Gauge and Anemometer
Barometer and Anemometer
Rain gauge and Hygrometer
Hygrometer and Barometer
21
If you leave a glass of water in the sun, why does the water feel warmer?
Energy form the Sun passed through the water.
Energy fromt he Sun reflected off the water.
Energy from the Sun evaporated some of the water.
Energy form the Sun was absorbed by the water.
22
Which of the following is the most likely reason why the Sun heats the atmosphere unevenly?
Convection causes a change in air density, making in winds
Sun radiation causes moisture to collect causing snowfall.
Conduction in the atmosphere causes evaporation making rain.
Radiation from the Sun reflects back into space.
23
Which of the following would NOT be a result of new scientific research and information?
Storm damages screen enclosures in a community
A study reveals stronger type of El Nino in the Pacific
Cutting-edge technology allows us to view the sea floor
Doppler radar of 1990's warn residents of severe weather
24
If the temperature of Earth rose over time, which of the following would occur?
Sea level would rise, polar ice caps would increase in size.
Sea level would rise, polar ice caps would decrease in size.
Sea level would fall, polar ice caps would decrease in size.
Sea level would fall, polar ice caps would increase in size
25
What is the order of abundance from greatest to least of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and oxygen?
Nitrogen, carbon dioxide, oxygen
Oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide
Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen
26
What are the layers of the atmosphere in order starting from the Earth and moving upwards?
troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere
thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere
mesosphere, troposphere, thermosphere, stratosphere
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
27
What is the main cause of water evaporation from the ocean?
Currents in the ocean
Heat energy from the Sun
Wind and wave action along the shore
Heat energy from the ocean floor
28
Which of the following is unique to hurricanes, but not tornadoes?
They form circular wind patterns
They form over land
They form over warm waters
They destroy buildings
29
Which form of thermal energy causes the rooms on the first floor to be cooler than upstairs?
Convection
Radiation
Kinetic
Conduction
30
What latitude would be a country that has a temperate climate zone?
0 Degrees (Equator)
60 Degrees South
60 Degrees North
30 Degrees North
31
Why does metal spoon feels hot and a plastic spoon feels warm after being in hot water?
The metal spoon allows conduction to occur faster.
The plastic spoon radiates heat, but the metal spoon doesn't
The metal spoon radiates heat, but the plastic spoon doesn't
The plastic spoon allows conduction to occur faster.
32
Clouds are formed when millions of drops of water become suspended in the air. What step is th?
Formation of carbon dioxide
Breakdown of atmospheric ozone
Condensation of water vapor
Expansion of cold air
33
How would an increase in greenhouse gases most likely affect coastal areas?
The number of hurricanes would decrease.
The salt content in the ocean would increase.
The sea level would increase.
Precipitation would decrease.
34
How do trees and plants positively affect the gases in our atmosphere?
Trees give off carbon dioxide and take in oxygen
Trees take in carbon dioxide and give off oxygen
Fossil fuels are released by trees
Greenhouse gases are released by trees
