Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Chapter 11: Atmosphere

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
__________ is the transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves.
A)Aviation
B)Conduction
C)Radiation
D)Convection
2
__________ is the transfer of energy that fuels atmospheric processes, while __________ is used to measure and interpret that energy
A)Conduction, temperature
B)Temperature, heat
C)Heat, dew point
D)Heat, temperature
3
According to the figure, what is the temperature of the ozone layer in Kelvin?

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A)0
B)233
C)-40
D)40
4
Atmospheric pressure __________ with __________ altitude.
A)increases, increased
B)remains constant, changing
C)decreases, increased
D)decreases, decreased
5
Clouds are classified by __________.
A)the altitude of the cloud formation and its shape
B)their shape and density
C)the altitude at which they form at
D)their shape only
6
Dust and sea salt are examples of __________ that aid in the formation of cloud droplets.
A)orographic lifters
B)pollution
C)liquid molecules
D)condensation nuclei
7
How are clouds formed?
A)when warm moist air is forced to rise over a mountain
B)all of these answers are correct
C)when warm air is forced up in a convection current
D)when two air masses of different temperatures meet
8
In what layer are light gases, such as helium and hydrogen, found?
A)thermosphere
B)exosphere
C)stratosphere
D)troposphere
9
The constant movement of water between the atmosphere and Earth's surface is called __________.
A)the rain cycle
B)the water cycle
C)convection currents
D)evaporation
10
The ratio of water vapor in a volume of air, relative to how much water vapor that volume of air is capable of holding, is called __________.
A)relative humidity
B)humidity
C)the dew point
D)relative convection
11
What is the SI unit of temperature?
A)Celsius
B)Fahrenheit
C)Kelvin
D)Calories
12
What method of heat transfer is being demonstrated in the figure?
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A)conduction
B)condensation
C)radiation
D)convection
13
What percent of incoming radiation from the Sun is absorbed by Earth's surface?
A)50
B)25
C)6
D)14
14
What shape of cloud is being formed in the figure?
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A)nimbus
B)cumulus
C)stratus
D)cirrus
15
Which layer of the atmosphere in the figure has the greatest pressure?
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A)stratosphere
B)thermosphere
C)mesosphere
D)troposphere
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