Question 1

The Clean Air Act

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A)  has resulted in the significant reduction in various atmospheric pollutants. 
B)  is proposed legislation to address climate change. 
C)  was ratified by the U.S. Congress in 1987. 
D)  has not met its stated objectives. 
A)  has resulted in the significant reduction in various atmospheric pollutants. 
B)  is proposed legislation to address climate change. 
C)  was ratified by the U.S. Congress in 1987. 
D)  has not met its stated objectives.

Question 2

Three criteria used for classification of the atmosphere explained in the text are

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A)  structure, origin, temperature. 
B)  structure, origin, evolution. 
C)  composition, origin, evolution. 
D)  composition, temperature, and function. 
A)  structure, origin, temperature. 
B)  structure, origin, evolution. 
C)  composition, origin, evolution. 
D)  composition, temperature, and function.

Question 3

What two pollutants react with water to produce acid rain?

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A)  sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides 
B)  sulfur oxides and ozone 
C)  nitrogen oxides and ozone 
D)  sulfur oxides and PAN 
A)  sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides 
B)  sulfur oxides and ozone 
C)  nitrogen oxides and ozone 
D)  sulfur oxides and PAN

Question 4

Which of the following is true about the Earth's atmosphere?

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A)  It allows gamma rays and X-rays reach the surface. 
B)  The ozonosphere and ionosphere shield the surface from harmful radiation. 
C)  Variable gases are the dominant gases in the atmosphere. 
D)  It is denser at higher altitudes. 
A)  It allows gamma rays and X-rays reach the surface. 
B)  The ozonosphere and ionosphere shield the surface from harmful radiation. 
C)  Variable gases are the dominant gases in the atmosphere. 
D)  It is denser at higher altitudes.

Question 5

The thermosphere closely corresponds to

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A)  the ionosphere. 
B)  the heterosphere. 
C)  the homosphere. 
D)  the exosphere. 
E)  both the ionosphere and the heterosphere. 
A)  the ionosphere. 
B)  the heterosphere. 
C)  the homosphere. 
D)  the exosphere. 
E)  both the ionosphere and the heterosphere.

Question 6

Which of the following is not true of carbon dioxide?

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A)  It is critically important in regulating the temperature of the planet. 
B)  Today, it far exceeds its natural range of 180 to 300 pp. 
C)  It occurs in large amounts in the atmosphere relative to other gases, such as nitrogen and oxygen. 
D)  Overall, atmospheric CO₂ has increased by 16% from 1992 to 2012. 
A)  It is critically important in regulating the temperature of the planet. 
B)  Today, it far exceeds its natural range of 180 to 300 pp. 
C)  It occurs in large amounts in the atmosphere relative to other gases, such as nitrogen and oxygen. 
D)  Overall, atmospheric CO₂ has increased by 16% from 1992 to 2012.

Question 7

So far, the Arctic region has been free of air pollution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Particulate matter has been associated with higher medical expenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which anthropogenic air pollutants are least harmful to humans? Most harmful, and in what ways? Which are most damaging to plants?

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See table 3.4. It lists various pollutan

Question 10

Severe pollution conditions tend to develop during periods of low pressure systems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The amount of C   in the atmosphere is higher now than any time in the last 800,000 years.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Based on composition, the atmosphere is divided into

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A)  one continuous region. 
B)  two broad classifications: homosphere and heterosphere. 
C)  two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun. 
D)  the troposphere and the stratosphere. 
A)  one continuous region. 
B)  two broad classifications: homosphere and heterosphere. 
C)  two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun. 
D)  the troposphere and the stratosphere.

Question 13

The aurora occur primarily in the ozonosphere.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ozone hole has almost completely recovered.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Clean Air Act

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A)  is no longer in effect. 
B)  did not result in significant reductions of any major air pollutants. 
C)  was made stronger during the Reagan administration. 
D)  has saved the country several trillion dollars. 
A)  is no longer in effect. 
B)  did not result in significant reductions of any major air pollutants. 
C)  was made stronger during the Reagan administration. 
D)  has saved the country several trillion dollars.

Question 16

Which of the following lists the correct sequence of gases, from most to least, in terms of percentage within the homosphere?

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A)  nitrogen, argon, oxygen, xenon, carbon dioxide 
B)  nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, trace gases 
C)  oxygen, ozone, nitrogen, PAN, carbon dioxide 
D)  oxygen, nitrogen, neon, hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide 
A)  nitrogen, argon, oxygen, xenon, carbon dioxide 
B)  nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, trace gases 
C)  oxygen, ozone, nitrogen, PAN, carbon dioxide 
D)  oxygen, nitrogen, neon, hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide

Question 17

The principal gases of the homosphere (by volume) are nitrogen, helium, and argon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following best describe conditions in the mesosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temperatures rapidly increase with altitude in the mesosphere. 
B)  High altitude noctilucent clouds form in the mesosphere. 
C)  The mesosphere is completely within the heterosphere. 
D)  The mesosphere is located between the troposphere and the stratosphere. 
A)  Temperatures rapidly increase with altitude in the mesosphere. 
B)  High altitude noctilucent clouds form in the mesosphere. 
C)  The mesosphere is completely within the heterosphere. 
D)  The mesosphere is located between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

Question 19

Which of the following is true?

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A)  Natural sources of air pollution are not a concern in terms of human health. 
B)  Natural sources of air pollution are a relatively new occurrence. 
C)  Though infrequent, natural events that produce air pollution may cover large areas. 
D)  There is no reason to be concerned about natural sources of air pollution. 
A)  Natural sources of air pollution are not a concern in terms of human health. 
B)  Natural sources of air pollution are a relatively new occurrence. 
C)  Though infrequent, natural events that produce air pollution may cover large areas. 
D)  There is no reason to be concerned about natural sources of air pollution.

Question 20

What is the environmental lapse rate, and which part of the atmosphere is it relevant?

Accepted Answer

Temperatures decrease with increasing al

The Clean Air Act

Three criteria used for classification of the atmosphere explained in the text are

What two pollutants react with water to produce acid rain?

Which of the following is true about the Earth's atmosphere?

The thermosphere closely corresponds to

Which of the following is not true of carbon dioxide?

So far, the Arctic region has been free of air pollution.

Particulate matter has been associated with higher medical expenses.

Which anthropogenic air pollutants are least harmful to humans? Most harmful, and in what ways? Which are most damaging to plants?

Severe pollution conditions tend to develop during periods of low pressure systems.

The amount of C in the atmosphere is higher now than any time in the last 800,000 years.

Based on composition, the atmosphere is divided into

The aurora occur primarily in the ozonosphere.

The ozone hole has almost completely recovered.

The Clean Air Act

Which of the following lists the correct sequence of gases, from most to least, in terms of percentage within the homosphere?

The principal gases of the homosphere (by volume) are nitrogen, helium, and argon.

Which of the following best describe conditions in the mesosphere?

Which of the following is true?

What is the environmental lapse rate, and which part of the atmosphere is it relevant?

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Exam 3: Earths Modern Atmosphere

The Clean Air Act

Three criteria used for classification of the atmosphere explained in the text are

What two pollutants react with water to produce acid rain?

Which of the following is true about the Earth's atmosphere?

The thermosphere closely corresponds to

Which of the following is not true of carbon dioxide?

So far, the Arctic region has been free of air pollution.

Particulate matter has been associated with higher medical expenses.

Which anthropogenic air pollutants are least harmful to humans? Most harmful, and in what ways? Which are most damaging to plants?

Severe pollution conditions tend to develop during periods of low pressure systems.

The amount of C in the atmosphere is higher now than any time in the last 800,000 years.

Based on composition, the atmosphere is divided into

The aurora occur primarily in the ozonosphere.

The ozone hole has almost completely recovered.

The Clean Air Act

Which of the following lists the correct sequence of gases, from most to least, in terms of percentage within the homosphere?

The principal gases of the homosphere (by volume) are nitrogen, helium, and argon.

Which of the following best describe conditions in the mesosphere?

Which of the following is true?

What is the environmental lapse rate, and which part of the atmosphere is it relevant?

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems and Landforms

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Filters