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Earth Science Spheres/Weather
Earth Science Spheres/Weather
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A post test of the Earth's spheres, as well as climate and weather.
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1
For a hurricane or tropical storm to develop the temperature of the ocean surface must be?
80*F
40*F
50*F
20*F
2
What sphere contains all living things?
Cryosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
3
The layers of gases that surround the Earth , composed mostly of Nitrogen and oxygen.
Stratosphere
Stationary Front
Atmosphere
Mesosphere
4
The movement of air, from high pressure to low pressure is?
wind
rain
The jet stream
all of the above
5
A layer of the atmosphere where jets fly through and contains the ozone layer.
Hydrosphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Exosphere
6
_______________ is a record of an average weather condition in a region?
biosphere
climate
weather
hyrdopshere
7
The jet stream dips so far south that it brings cold ,snowy air to the southern states, this is
Arctic Jet Stream
Polar Jet Stream
Hadley Wind
Tropical Jet Stream
8
I protect the Earth from Ultra Violet Rays given off by the sun. What sphere am I?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Cryosphere
Exosphere
9
When would a plane fly faster?
Flying North to South
Flying South to North
Flying East to West
Flying West to East
10
When cold air and warm air meet and cannot overtake each other.
Occluded Front
Cold Front
Stationary Front
Warm Front
11
The breeze that blows from the sea toward the land during the day.
Ocean Breeze
Land Breeze
Sea Breeze
Mountain Breeze
12
When discussing the water cycle, accumulation refers to ?
Water evaporating from plants.
Water flowing toward large bodies of HZO.
Water is absorbed and stored in the ground.
Water stored in Lakes and ponds
13
Which of the following is true of jet streams?
It's a current of stationary air.
It's a current of fast moving air.
It is found close to the ground.
It occurs only in the stratosphere.
14
What layer are greenhouse gases found in?
Cryosphere
Stratosphere
Geosphere
Biosphere
15
Convection currents are produced in my layer which contribute to the wind and weather.
Exosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
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How can Thunderstorms occur?
Cool air rises and hot air sinks.
Warm breezes from the land move across the cool water
Cool breezes move air onto land, replacing warm, rising air.
none of the above.
