Question 1

The third most plentiful gas in the Earth's lower atmosphere is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrogen 
B)  oxygen 
C)  argon 
D)  neon 
E)  helium 
A)  nitrogen 
B)  oxygen 
C)  argon 
D)  neon 
E)  helium

Question 2

________ is (are) responsible for placing oxygen in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  Automobile exhaust 
B)  Burning 
C)  Chlorofluorocarbons 
D)  Lightning strikes 
E)  Plants 
A)  Automobile exhaust 
B)  Burning 
C)  Chlorofluorocarbons 
D)  Lightning strikes 
E)  Plants

Question 3

Oxygen (O₂) is being added to the atmosphere by

Accepted Answer

A)  solar radiation. 
B)  animal decomposition. 
C)  meteorites. 
D)  vegetation. 
E)  the burning of coal. 
A)  solar radiation. 
B)  animal decomposition. 
C)  meteorites. 
D)  vegetation. 
E)  the burning of coal.

Question 4

Air pressure

Accepted Answer

A)  remains unchanged with increasing altitude. 
B)  increases at an increasing rate with altitude. 
C)  increases at a steady rate with altitude. 
D)  decreases at a steady rate with increase of altitude. 
E)  decreases at a decreasing rate with increase of altitude. 
A)  remains unchanged with increasing altitude. 
B)  increases at an increasing rate with altitude. 
C)  increases at a steady rate with altitude. 
D)  decreases at a steady rate with increase of altitude. 
E)  decreases at a decreasing rate with increase of altitude.

Question 5

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has concluded that some climate changes are due to increased emissions of heat-absorbing gases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Gases are evenly distributed throughout all levels of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The international treaty banning chlorofluorocarbons has been rejected by most nations of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Draw and label a graph showing the variations of temperature by altitude from the bottom to the top of the atmosphere. Explain the reasons for this pattern.

Accepted Answer

The graph would show a decrease in tempe

Question 9

Which of the following is true of CFCs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are now banned by international treaty. 
B)  They have disappeared in the atmosphere. 
C)  They are very toxic to humans. 
D)  They are not able to exist for long in the atmosphere. 
E)  They are now the most dominant gases in the stratosphere. 
A)  They are now banned by international treaty. 
B)  They have disappeared in the atmosphere. 
C)  They are very toxic to humans. 
D)  They are not able to exist for long in the atmosphere. 
E)  They are now the most dominant gases in the stratosphere.

Question 10

The troposphere is the lowest in altitude of all of the divisions of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The warm zone near the top of the stratosphere is the result of heating from

Accepted Answer

A)  atmospheric pollution. 
B)  the rise of air. 
C)  the output of volcanoes. 
D)  thermal infrared emissions from clouds. 
E)  the absorption of solar energy. 
A)  atmospheric pollution. 
B)  the rise of air. 
C)  the output of volcanoes. 
D)  thermal infrared emissions from clouds. 
E)  the absorption of solar energy.

Question 12

"Los Angeles is dry in July" is a statement which is more closely related to weather than to climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Together, oxygen and nitrogen comprise what percentage of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1% 
B)  less than 10% 
C)  about 25% 
D)  about 75% 
E)  more than 95% 
A)  less than 1% 
B)  less than 10% 
C)  about 25% 
D)  about 75% 
E)  more than 95%

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains water vapor. 
B)  It is poorly mixed in the heterosphere. 
C)  It is not readily compressed. 
D)  It is very well mixed near the Earth's surface. 
E)  It has clouds which float in it. 
A)  It contains water vapor. 
B)  It is poorly mixed in the heterosphere. 
C)  It is not readily compressed. 
D)  It is very well mixed near the Earth's surface. 
E)  It has clouds which float in it.

Question 15

Which of the following substances is closely associated with the breakdown of the ozone layer?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  chlorofluorocarbons 
C)  nitrogen oxides 
D)  water vapor 
E)  infrared radiation 
A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  chlorofluorocarbons 
C)  nitrogen oxides 
D)  water vapor 
E)  infrared radiation

Question 16

The ozone layer is in that portion of the atmosphere known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  troposphere. 
B)  mesosphere. 
C)  stratosphere. 
D)  heterosphere. 
E)  ionosphere. 
A)  troposphere. 
B)  mesosphere. 
C)  stratosphere. 
D)  heterosphere. 
E)  ionosphere.

Question 17

The term "heterosphere" is synonymous with "ozonosphere."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Temperatures in the thermosphere are warmer than in the troposphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Some particulates absorb the water vapor around them. They are said to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hygroscopic 
B)  hydrophobic 
C)  heavy 
D)  gases 
E)  precipitation 
A)  hygroscopic 
B)  hydrophobic 
C)  heavy 
D)  gases 
E)  precipitation

Question 20

Ozone is an excellent absorber of ultraviolet solar radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The third most plentiful gas in the Earth's lower atmosphere is ________.

________ is (are) responsible for placing oxygen in the atmosphere.

Oxygen (O₂) is being added to the atmosphere by

Air pressure

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has concluded that some climate changes are due to increased emissions of heat-absorbing gases.

Gases are evenly distributed throughout all levels of the atmosphere.

The international treaty banning chlorofluorocarbons has been rejected by most nations of the world.

Draw and label a graph showing the variations of temperature by altitude from the bottom to the top of the atmosphere. Explain the reasons for this pattern.

Which of the following is true of CFCs?

The troposphere is the lowest in altitude of all of the divisions of the atmosphere.

The warm zone near the top of the stratosphere is the result of heating from

"Los Angeles is dry in July" is a statement which is more closely related to weather than to climate.

Together, oxygen and nitrogen comprise what percentage of the atmosphere?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the atmosphere?

Which of the following substances is closely associated with the breakdown of the ozone layer?

The ozone layer is in that portion of the atmosphere known as the

The term "heterosphere" is synonymous with "ozonosphere."

Temperatures in the thermosphere are warmer than in the troposphere.

Some particulates absorb the water vapor around them. They are said to be ________.

Ozone is an excellent absorber of ultraviolet solar radiation.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

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Exam 3: Introduction to the Atmosphere

The third most plentiful gas in the Earth's lower atmosphere is ________.

________ is (are) responsible for placing oxygen in the atmosphere.

Oxygen (O₂) is being added to the atmosphere by

Air pressure

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has concluded that some climate changes are due to increased emissions of heat-absorbing gases.

Gases are evenly distributed throughout all levels of the atmosphere.

The international treaty banning chlorofluorocarbons has been rejected by most nations of the world.

Draw and label a graph showing the variations of temperature by altitude from the bottom to the top of the atmosphere. Explain the reasons for this pattern.

Which of the following is true of CFCs?

The troposphere is the lowest in altitude of all of the divisions of the atmosphere.

The warm zone near the top of the stratosphere is the result of heating from

"Los Angeles is dry in July" is a statement which is more closely related to weather than to climate.

Together, oxygen and nitrogen comprise what percentage of the atmosphere?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the atmosphere?

Which of the following substances is closely associated with the breakdown of the ozone layer?

The ozone layer is in that portion of the atmosphere known as the

The term "heterosphere" is synonymous with "ozonosphere."

Temperatures in the thermosphere are warmer than in the troposphere.

Some particulates absorb the water vapor around them. They are said to be ________.

Ozone is an excellent absorber of ultraviolet solar radiation.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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