Question 1

When sunlight passes through the atmosphere during a sunset, the distance through the atmosphere that a beam of sunlight must travel to reach our eyes __________ . As a result, the __________ wavelengths scatter back into space, whereas the __________ wavelengths can pass through the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases; longer; shorter
B)  increases; shorter; longer
C)  decreases; longer; shorter
D)  decreases; shorter; longer B

Question 2

How is atmospheric pressure different from a directed force?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directed force acts equally in all directions.
B)  Atmospheric pressure acts equally in all directions.
C)  Directed force and atmospheric pressure act the same.
D)  Atmospheric pressure is directional by nature.

Question 3

The ionosphere __________ , which facilitates human communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  plays an important role in radio transmissions
B)  absorbs FM radio frequencies
C)  transmits radio waves toward outer space
D)  reflects visible light A

Question 4

How do researchers differentiate between the heterosphere and homosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  The heterosphere is a well-mixed layer, whereas the homosphere is stratified.
B)  There is no way to differentiate between the two.
C)  The homosphere is a well-mixed layer, whereas the heterosphere is stratified.
D)  The homosphere and the heterosphere are both homogenous atmospheric layers.

Question 5

When aerosols capture water molecules in the air then dissolve in the water to form microscopic droplets,__________ is produced, resulting in a decrease in overall visibility.

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A)  fog
B)  smog
C)  haze
D)  water vapor

Question 6

To best convey a sense of how damp the air can feel relative to humans, meteorologists characterize the air's moisture content by specifying its

Accepted Answer

A)  saturation vapor pressure.
B)  elevation.
C)  relative humidity.
D)  Meteorologists don't yet have a way to convey how damp the air feels to humans.

Question 7

Compared with warm air, cold air holds __________ water vapor.

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A)  more
B)  less
C)  the same amount of
D)  unpredictable amounts of

Question 8

The boundary where two contrasting air masses meet is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  front.
B)  uplift.
C)  aurora.
D)  deposit.

Question 9

The shape of a cloud depends on the

Accepted Answer

A)  amount of water vapor available.
B)  amount of water vapor available, the nature of the lifting mechanism, the troposphere's temperature, and wind velocity.
C)  nature of the lifting mechanism and the wind velocity.
D)  amount of water vapor available and the nature of the lifting mechanism.

Question 10

In order for Earth to be in equilibrium, __________ radiation that the Earth receives from the Sun must equal the __________ radiation that the Earth emits to space.

Accepted Answer

A)  longwave; longwave
B)  longwave; shortwave
C)  shortwave; shortwave
D)  shortwave; longwave

Question 11

Identify the thermal layers of Earth's atmosphere in the figure below.

Accepted Answer

A)  troposphere =A, stratosphere = B, mesosphere = C, thermosphere =D
B)  thermosphere = A, mesosphere = B, stratosphere = C, troposphere =D
C)  thermosphere = A, troposphere = B, stratosphere = C, thermosphere = D
D)  mesosphere = A, stratosphere = B, troposphere = C, thermosphere =D

Question 12

How are electromagnetic waves characterized?

Accepted Answer

A)  transmission and frequency
B)  wavelength and frequency
C)  emission and radiation
D)  magnetism and electricity

Question 13

Water held in the atmosphere is a__________ , whereas water in the form of snow, ice, or hail is a_________.

Accepted Answer

A)  liquid; solid
B)  vapor; solid
C)  vapor; aerosol
D)  solid; gas B

Question 14

Water __________ latent heat when it changes from liquid to solid, and it __________latent heat when it changes from solid to liquid.

Accepted Answer

A)  releases; absorbs
B)  reflects; emits
C)  absorbs; releases
D)  condenses; saturates

Question 15

When scientists discuss the great oxygenation event, they are referring to a time when

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide began to accumulate in the atmosphere at more than trace quantities.
B)  free oxygen began to diminish in the atmosphere.
C)  free nitrogen began to diminish in the atmosphere.
D)  free oxygen began to accumulate in the atmosphere at more than trace quantities.

Question 16

If atmospheric oxygen were to rise higher than 35%, it is possible that

Accepted Answer

A)  extreme storms would consume all the nitrogen-producing land plants.
B)  burning would take place very rapidly in the oxygen-poor air.
C)  humans would not be affected.
D)  immense wildfires would consume oxygen-producing land plants.

Question 17

Explain the role and process the ionosphere plays in radio transmission.

Accepted Answer

The ionosphere, contains a relatively hi...

Question 18

What is happening at certain elevations where the direction of temperature change reverses from decreasing to increasing or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

A)  These boundaries are unrelated to temperature change.
B)  These elevations represent the changes in pressure.
C)  These elevations represent the boundary between the homosphere and the heterosphere.
D)  These elevations delineate boundaries that separate the distinct layers of Earth's atmosphere.

Question 19

Meteorologists classify cloud type using the following characteristics; the ability to produce precipitation,__________, and__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  shape; altitude
B)  shape; color
C)  color; size
D)  size; density

Question 20

List the three laws that govern the behavior of blackbody radiation.

Accepted Answer

1. A warmer object emits more radiation,...

Exam 17: The Air We Breathe: Introducing Earths Atmosphere

When sunlight passes through the atmosphere during a sunset, the distance through the atmosphere that a beam of sunlight must travel to reach our eyes __________ . As a result, the __________ wavelengths scatter back into space, whereas the __________ wavelengths can pass through the atmosphere.

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The ionosphere __________ , which facilitates human communication.

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When aerosols capture water molecules in the air then dissolve in the water to form microscopic droplets,__________ is produced, resulting in a decrease in overall visibility.

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To best convey a sense of how damp the air can feel relative to humans, meteorologists characterize the air's moisture content by specifying its

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Compared with warm air, cold air holds __________ water vapor.

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The boundary where two contrasting air masses meet is called a(n)

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The shape of a cloud depends on the

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In order for Earth to be in equilibrium, __________ radiation that the Earth receives from the Sun must equal the __________ radiation that the Earth emits to space.

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Identify the thermal layers of Earth's atmosphere in the figure below.

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How are electromagnetic waves characterized?

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Water __________ latent heat when it changes from liquid to solid, and it __________latent heat when it changes from solid to liquid.

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List the three laws that govern the behavior of blackbody radiation.

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