Question 1

The atmosphere can be studied using three basic criteria: composition, temperature, and function. Discuss these three classifications, giving relevant details of each.

Accepted Answer

composition: homosphere and heterosphere

Question 2

The ozone layer protects Earth's surface from most of the incoming ultraviolet radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Temperature inversions have little effect on air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In which two atmospheric zones does temperature decrease with altitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  troposphere and mesosphere 
B)  troposphere and stratosphere 
C)  stratosphere and mesosphere 
D)  stratosphere and thermosphere 
E)  None of the above-temperature decreases with increasing altitude in all layers of the atmosphere. 
A)  troposphere and mesosphere 
B)  troposphere and stratosphere 
C)  stratosphere and mesosphere 
D)  stratosphere and thermosphere 
E)  None of the above-temperature decreases with increasing altitude in all layers of the atmosphere.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of chlorofluorocarbons?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have been used as propellants in spray cans. 
B)  They are used in refrigeration systems. 
C)  They are used to make foam products. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  They have been used as propellants in spray cans. 
B)  They are used in refrigeration systems. 
C)  They are used to make foam products. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 6

Approximately fifty percent of the atmosphere is compressed by gravity below an elevation of 5500 m (18,000 ft).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Pollution generated in one country can cause problems in other countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

At sea level, the pressure of the atmosphere is about ________ kg/cm², or ________ ln/in².

Accepted Answer

A)  1.0; 14.7 
B)  2.6; 9.4 
C)  8.2; 3.3 
D)  6.7; 19.9 
A)  1.0; 14.7 
B)  2.6; 9.4 
C)  8.2; 3.3 
D)  6.7; 19.9

Question 9

Which of the following is true of nitrogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  The human body obtains the nitrogen it needs from the air. 
B)  There is very little nitrogen in the atmosphere. 
C)  The nitrogen the human body needs is derived from food-not the air. 
D)  Nitrogen is a variable gas. 
A)  The human body obtains the nitrogen it needs from the air. 
B)  There is very little nitrogen in the atmosphere. 
C)  The nitrogen the human body needs is derived from food-not the air. 
D)  Nitrogen is a variable gas.

Question 10

In terms of incoming solar radiation (insolation), which is the correct order?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Rainfall is naturally acidic due to the presence of carbonic acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the EPA, the direct benefits of the Clean Air Act are worth

Accepted Answer

A)  $500 million. 
B)  $500 billion. 
C)  $2 trillion. 
D)  $22 trillion. 
A)  $500 million. 
B)  $500 billion. 
C)  $2 trillion. 
D)  $22 trillion.

Question 13

Which is true of the amount of C   in our atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  C   is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere. 
B)  The level of C   has been decreasing at the rate of 3.1% per year since 2000. 
C)  The level of C   increased at the rate of 1.1% per year from 1990 to 1999. 
D)  The level of C   has been much higher during the past 800,000 years than it is now. 
A)  C   is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere. 
B)  The level of C   has been decreasing at the rate of 3.1% per year since 2000. 
C)  The level of C   increased at the rate of 1.1% per year from 1990 to 1999. 
D)  The level of C   has been much higher during the past 800,000 years than it is now.

Question 14

Which of the gases listed below has accumulated in the atmosphere as a result of biological processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  1argon 
B)  oxygen 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  water vapor 
A)  1argon 
B)  oxygen 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  water vapor

Question 15

The role of CFCs in the depletion of stratospheric ozone was first hypothesized in the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements about ozone is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ozone in the stratosphere protects human health. 
B)  Ozone in the lower atmosphere protects human health. 
C)  Stratospheric ozone absorbs harmful radiation. 
D)  Tropospheric ozone is a component of photochemical smog. 
A)  Ozone in the stratosphere protects human health. 
B)  Ozone in the lower atmosphere protects human health. 
C)  Stratospheric ozone absorbs harmful radiation. 
D)  Tropospheric ozone is a component of photochemical smog.

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding acid deposition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acids have been causally linked to fish kills in the northeastern United States. 
B)  Acid precipitation is precipitation that measures more than 7.0 on a pH scale. 
C)  No lakes or streams have been damaged by acid precipitation. 
D)  Soil processes generally are not affected by acid precipitation. 
A)  Acids have been causally linked to fish kills in the northeastern United States. 
B)  Acid precipitation is precipitation that measures more than 7.0 on a pH scale. 
C)  No lakes or streams have been damaged by acid precipitation. 
D)  Soil processes generally are not affected by acid precipitation.

Question 18

The heterosphere has a layered structure, whereas the homosphere occurs as an even mixture of gases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which atmospheric zone supports the biosphere and is the region of principle weather activity?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Despite the thermosphere's high temperature, the density of molecules is so low little actual heat is produced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The atmosphere can be studied using three basic criteria: composition, temperature, and function. Discuss these three classifications, giving relevant details of each.

The ozone layer protects Earth's surface from most of the incoming ultraviolet radiation.

Temperature inversions have little effect on air pollution.

In which two atmospheric zones does temperature decrease with altitude?

Which of the following is true of chlorofluorocarbons?

Approximately fifty percent of the atmosphere is compressed by gravity below an elevation of 5500 m (18,000 ft).

Pollution generated in one country can cause problems in other countries.

At sea level, the pressure of the atmosphere is about kg/cm², or ln/in².

Which of the following is true of nitrogen?

In terms of incoming solar radiation (insolation), which is the correct order?

Rainfall is naturally acidic due to the presence of carbonic acids.

According to the EPA, the direct benefits of the Clean Air Act are worth

Which is true of the amount of C in our atmosphere?

Which of the gases listed below has accumulated in the atmosphere as a result of biological processes?

The role of CFCs in the depletion of stratospheric ozone was first hypothesized in the 1970s.

Which of the following statements about ozone is false?

Which of the following is true regarding acid deposition?

The heterosphere has a layered structure, whereas the homosphere occurs as an even mixture of gases.

Which atmospheric zone supports the biosphere and is the region of principle weather activity?

Despite the thermosphere's high temperature, the density of molecules is so low little actual heat is produced.

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Exam 3: Earths Modern Atmosphere

The atmosphere can be studied using three basic criteria: composition, temperature, and function. Discuss these three classifications, giving relevant details of each.

The ozone layer protects Earth's surface from most of the incoming ultraviolet radiation.

Temperature inversions have little effect on air pollution.

In which two atmospheric zones does temperature decrease with altitude?

Which of the following is true of chlorofluorocarbons?

Approximately fifty percent of the atmosphere is compressed by gravity below an elevation of 5500 m (18,000 ft).

Pollution generated in one country can cause problems in other countries.

At sea level, the pressure of the atmosphere is about ________ kg/cm², or ________ ln/in².

Which of the following is true of nitrogen?

In terms of incoming solar radiation (insolation), which is the correct order?

Rainfall is naturally acidic due to the presence of carbonic acids.

According to the EPA, the direct benefits of the Clean Air Act are worth

Which is true of the amount of C in our atmosphere?

Which of the gases listed below has accumulated in the atmosphere as a result of biological processes?

The role of CFCs in the depletion of stratospheric ozone was first hypothesized in the 1970s.

Which of the following statements about ozone is false?

Which of the following is true regarding acid deposition?

The heterosphere has a layered structure, whereas the homosphere occurs as an even mixture of gases.

Which atmospheric zone supports the biosphere and is the region of principle weather activity?

Despite the thermosphere's high temperature, the density of molecules is so low little actual heat is produced.

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

At sea level, the pressure of the atmosphere is about kg/cm², or ln/in².