Question 1

Based on temperature, the atmosphere is divided into

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A)  four regions: ranging from the troposphere to the thermosphere. 
B)  two broad regions. 
C)  two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun. 
D)  nitrogen, oxygen, argon. 
A)  four regions: ranging from the troposphere to the thermosphere. 
B)  two broad regions. 
C)  two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun. 
D)  nitrogen, oxygen, argon.

Question 2

The high temperature in the upper thermosphere

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A)  is produced by the absorption of UV radiation. 
B)  is more a measure of sensible temperature than kinetic energy. 
C)  is more a measure of kinetic energy than sensible temperature. 
D)  produces a tremendous amount of heat transfer. 
A)  is produced by the absorption of UV radiation. 
B)  is more a measure of sensible temperature than kinetic energy. 
C)  is more a measure of kinetic energy than sensible temperature. 
D)  produces a tremendous amount of heat transfer.

Question 3

Photochemical smog results from the interaction of sunlight with the combustion products of automobiles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Evaluate the economic costs and benefits of the Clean Air Act. Based on the cost benefit analysis, make an argument for either strengthening or weakening the Clean Air Act.

Accepted Answer

In 2010, b

Question 5

Ground-level ozone is the principal ingredient of photochemical smog.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following are affected by the loss of ozone?

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A)  crop yields 
B)  phytoplankton populations 
C)  immune systems 
D)  eye tissues 
E)  crop yields, phytoplankton populations, immune systems, and eye tissues 
A)  crop yields 
B)  phytoplankton populations 
C)  immune systems 
D)  eye tissues 
E)  crop yields, phytoplankton populations, immune systems, and eye tissues

Question 7

Based on the image, which of the following must be true?

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A)  Hydrogen has a higher atomic weight than oxygen. 
B)  The ozonosphere stretches from the Earth's surface to approximately 50 km (30 mi.). 
C)  All but 0.001 percent of the atmosphere is accounted for within the troposphere. 
D)  The ozonosphere corresponds with the stratosphere. 
A)  Hydrogen has a higher atomic weight than oxygen. 
B)  The ozonosphere stretches from the Earth's surface to approximately 50 km (30 mi.). 
C)  All but 0.001 percent of the atmosphere is accounted for within the troposphere. 
D)  The ozonosphere corresponds with the stratosphere.

Question 8

The region of the atmosphere that is so evenly mixed that it behaves as if it were a single gas is the

Accepted Answer

A)  homosphere. 
B)  heterosphere. 
C)  exosphere. 
D)  thermosphere. 
A)  homosphere. 
B)  heterosphere. 
C)  exosphere. 
D)  thermosphere.

Question 9

Nitrogen (   ) is

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A)  a key component of life, integrated into our bodies directly from the air. 
B)  cycled through the environment via the activity of bacteria. 
C)  a product of the radioactive decay of a form of potassium in the crust. 
D)  now measured at 20.946% by volume in the homosphere. 
A)  a key component of life, integrated into our bodies directly from the air. 
B)  cycled through the environment via the activity of bacteria. 
C)  a product of the radioactive decay of a form of potassium in the crust. 
D)  now measured at 20.946% by volume in the homosphere.

Question 10

Normal rainfall has a neutral pH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not sited as a factor in helping to reduce air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stricter air emission regulations. 
B)  Increased use of coal as an energy source. 
C)  Use of more alternative, clean energy sources such as wind and solar. 
D)  Increased vehicle fuel-efficiency. 
A)  Stricter air emission regulations. 
B)  Increased use of coal as an energy source. 
C)  Use of more alternative, clean energy sources such as wind and solar. 
D)  Increased vehicle fuel-efficiency.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of gases in the heterosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hydrogen, helium, oxygen and nitrogen are well mixed. 
B)  The hydrogen and helium occur at the top of the heterosphere, and the nitrogen and oxygen at the bottom. 
C)  The nitrogen and oxygen occur at the top of the heterosphere and the hydrogen and helium at the bottom. 
D)  Nitrogen occurs at the top, followed-in descending order-by helium, oxygen and hydrogen. 
A)  The hydrogen, helium, oxygen and nitrogen are well mixed. 
B)  The hydrogen and helium occur at the top of the heterosphere, and the nitrogen and oxygen at the bottom. 
C)  The nitrogen and oxygen occur at the top of the heterosphere and the hydrogen and helium at the bottom. 
D)  Nitrogen occurs at the top, followed-in descending order-by helium, oxygen and hydrogen.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a result of acid deposition?

Accepted Answer

A)  acidification of lakes 
B)  release of aluminum and magnesium from clay mineral in soils 
C)  formation of highly toxic methylmercury in acidified lake waters 
D)  increase in nutrients in forest ecosystems 
A)  acidification of lakes 
B)  release of aluminum and magnesium from clay mineral in soils 
C)  formation of highly toxic methylmercury in acidified lake waters 
D)  increase in nutrients in forest ecosystems

Question 14

Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Atmospheric circulation ultimately connects all places on Earth to one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Clean Air Act actually saves fewer than 1000 lives per year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List and describe the four main gases of the homosphere. Which is least important to life?

Accepted Answer

nitrogen, oxygen, ar

Question 18

The reaction of automobile exhaust and ultraviolet light

Accepted Answer

A)  produces photochemical smog. 
B)  produces industrial smog. 
C)  is affecting the stratospheric ozone concentration. 
D)  forms smoke and fog. 
A)  produces photochemical smog. 
B)  produces industrial smog. 
C)  is affecting the stratospheric ozone concentration. 
D)  forms smoke and fog.

Question 19

Air pollution can easily cross national boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Based on temperature, the atmosphere is divided into

The high temperature in the upper thermosphere

Photochemical smog results from the interaction of sunlight with the combustion products of automobiles.

Evaluate the economic costs and benefits of the Clean Air Act. Based on the cost benefit analysis, make an argument for either strengthening or weakening the Clean Air Act.

Ground-level ozone is the principal ingredient of photochemical smog.

Which of the following are affected by the loss of ozone?

Based on the image, which of the following must be true?

The region of the atmosphere that is so evenly mixed that it behaves as if it were a single gas is the

Nitrogen ( ) is

Normal rainfall has a neutral pH.

Which of the following is not sited as a factor in helping to reduce air pollution?

Which of the following is true of gases in the heterosphere?

Which of the following is not a result of acid deposition?

Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis.

Atmospheric circulation ultimately connects all places on Earth to one another.

The Clean Air Act actually saves fewer than 1000 lives per year.

List and describe the four main gases of the homosphere. Which is least important to life?

The reaction of automobile exhaust and ultraviolet light

Air pollution can easily cross national boundaries.

Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.

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Based on temperature, the atmosphere is divided into

The high temperature in the upper thermosphere

Photochemical smog results from the interaction of sunlight with the combustion products of automobiles.

Evaluate the economic costs and benefits of the Clean Air Act. Based on the cost benefit analysis, make an argument for either strengthening or weakening the Clean Air Act.

Ground-level ozone is the principal ingredient of photochemical smog.

Which of the following are affected by the loss of ozone?

Based on the image, which of the following must be true?

The region of the atmosphere that is so evenly mixed that it behaves as if it were a single gas is the

Nitrogen ( ) is

Normal rainfall has a neutral pH.

Which of the following is not sited as a factor in helping to reduce air pollution?

Which of the following is true of gases in the heterosphere?

Which of the following is not a result of acid deposition?

Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis.

Atmospheric circulation ultimately connects all places on Earth to one another.

The Clean Air Act actually saves fewer than 1000 lives per year.

List and describe the four main gases of the homosphere. Which is least important to life?

The reaction of automobile exhaust and ultraviolet light

Air pollution can easily cross national boundaries.

Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.

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

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