Exam 19: The Atmosphere

The troposphere derives energy by means of

The ______________ lies below the stratosphere.

About 80% of the mass of the atmosphere and most of the clouds and water vapor are located in the

Doppler radars at airports are capable of detecting dangerous,downward ______________.

Cloud dissipation results from

Ideally,the wind direction is ______________ to isobars.

Meteorologists commonly measure and report (on radio and television)pressure in units of ______________.

The relative humidity is 100% when

A phenomenon that occurs in the ionosphere is

Carbon dioxide is removed from the air by ______________.

A barometer that does not use mercury is a(n)______________ barometer.

Which of the following has the smallest albedo?

The top of the troposphere is called the

When measuring air temperature,it is best to avoid

Which of the following radiations is absorbed in the greenhouse effect?

A wind vane points in the direction ______________ the wind is blowing.

The top of the thermosphere is called the

Which of the following gases is a trace natural constituent of the air?

Every square inch of our body,at sea level,sustains ______________ of atmospheric pressure.

Which of the following is the most variable constituent of air?