Exam 1: The Earths Atmosphere

Which gases in the upper atmosphere shields the earth's surface from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays?

You are facing north and the wind is blowing in your face. This wind would be called a(n) ____.

The "ozone hole" is observed above ____.

Instructions: Choose one answer from each pair of selections. Air density is greatest in the UPPER | LOWER atmosphere.

The air pressure at the summit of Mount Everest is higher than the air pressure at sea level.

Which of the following is an example of condensation?

What is the difference between weather and climate?

What is the weather element that involves the horizontal movement of air?

Explain the differences in air motion within a low pressure system and a high pressure system.

Instructions: Choose one answer from each pair of selections. The burning of coal and oil can release SULFUR | NITROGEN gases into the atmosphere that may transform into acid rain.

The basis for dividing the earth's atmosphere into layers is the change of ____________________ with altitude.

Instructions: Choose one answer from each pair of selections. Clear skies occurs in high pressure regions where the air is RISING | SINKING.

Instructions: Choose one answer from each pair of selections. Sea level pressure is determined by the WEIGHT | HEIGHT of the atmosphere.

The vertical profile of ____ is variable in each layer of the earth's atmosphere.

The greenhouse effect is directly enhanced by ____.

Instructions: Choose one answer from each pair of selections. Atmospheric water vapor concentrations are typically higher in TROPICAL | POLAR regions.

Clouds often form in the ____.

Tiny solid or liquid suspended atmospheric particles of various composition are called ____.

Instructions: Choose one answer from each pair of selections. Would you expect to find the strongest vertical air motions in the TROPOSPHERE or in the STRATOSPHERE?

The boundary that separates sharp changes in temperature, humidity, and wind direction is known as a(n) ____.