Question 1

The higher the UV Index,the faster a person will sunburn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true of chlorofluorocarbons?

Accepted Answer

A) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release carbon which then destroys ozone. 
B) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release fluorine which then destroys ozone. 
C) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release chlorine which then destroys ozone. 
D) Most of the CFC-induced ozone destruction is occurring near the equator,rather than near the poles. 
A) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release carbon which then destroys ozone. 
B) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release fluorine which then destroys ozone. 
C) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release chlorine which then destroys ozone. 
D) Most of the CFC-induced ozone destruction is occurring near the equator,rather than near the poles.

Question 3

Where do the highest temperatures in the atmosphere occur?

Accepted Answer

A) In the troposphere. 
B) In the stratosphere. 
C) In the mesosphere. 
D) In the thermosphere. 
A) In the troposphere. 
B) In the stratosphere. 
C) In the mesosphere. 
D) In the thermosphere.

Question 4

Which of the following best explains the high temperature in the upper thermosphere?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Normal rainfall has a neutral pH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

At sea level,approximately what is the pressure of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) 1)0 g • cm-2. 
B) 2)6 g • cm-2. 
C) 8)2 g • cm-2. 
D) 6)7 g • cm-2. 
A) 1)0 g • cm-2. 
B) 2)6 g • cm-2. 
C) 8)2 g • cm-2. 
D) 6)7 g • cm-2.

Question 7

The aurora occur primarily in the ozonosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Natural rainfall primarily results from the interaction of water with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon dioxide. 
B) Sulfur oxides. 
C) Nitrogen oxides. 
D) PAN. 
A) Carbon dioxide. 
B) Sulfur oxides. 
C) Nitrogen oxides. 
D) PAN.

Question 9

According to the text,what are the three criteria used for classification of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

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 10

Which of the following best explains why the ozonosphere is critical to life?

Accepted Answer

A) It affects temperatures. 
B) It absorbs visible light wavelengths. 
C) It absorbs most ultraviolet wavelengths. 
D) It produces the auroras. 
A) It affects temperatures. 
B) It absorbs visible light wavelengths. 
C) It absorbs most ultraviolet wavelengths. 
D) It produces the auroras.

Question 11

Air pressure is only exerted downward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ozone hole has almost completely recovered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Of the atmosphere's thermal layers,the stratosphere is the hottest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In which two atmospheric zones does temperature increase with altitude?

Accepted Answer

A) Troposphere and mesosphere. 
B) Troposphere and stratosphere. 
C) Stratosphere and mesosphere. 
D) Stratosphere and thermosphere. 
A) Troposphere and mesosphere. 
B) Troposphere and stratosphere. 
C) Stratosphere and mesosphere. 
D) Stratosphere and thermosphere.

Question 15

Directly above the midlatitudes,the tropopause (-57°C)occurs at approximately what elevation?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 km. 
B) 13 km. 
C) 50 km. 
D) Wherever 0°C is recorded as the temperature. 
A) 1 km. 
B) 13 km. 
C) 50 km. 
D) Wherever 0°C is recorded as the temperature.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the ionosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) It primarily absorbs harmful infrared wavelengths. 
B) All radio signals pass through this region virtually unaffected. 
C) The region principally absorbs gamma rays,X-rays,and interacts with the solar wind. 
D) It is being depleted through interactions with human-produced chlorofluorocarbons. 
A) It primarily absorbs harmful infrared wavelengths. 
B) All radio signals pass through this region virtually unaffected. 
C) The region principally absorbs gamma rays,X-rays,and interacts with the solar wind. 
D) It is being depleted through interactions with human-produced chlorofluorocarbons.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes carbon monoxide (CO)?

Accepted Answer

A) Anthropogenic CO is principally produced by petroleum exploration. 
B) Natural CO is produced by decaying organic debris,forest fires,or organic matter decomposition. 
C) Few effects of CO on humans have been identified. 
D) It is a pale blue gas that smells of rotten eggs. 
A) Anthropogenic CO is principally produced by petroleum exploration. 
B) Natural CO is produced by decaying organic debris,forest fires,or organic matter decomposition. 
C) Few effects of CO on humans have been identified. 
D) It is a pale blue gas that smells of rotten eggs.

Question 18

When do temperature inversions occur?

Accepted Answer

A) They occur when surface temperatures are higher than overlying layers of air. 
B) They occur when there is good air drainage and ventilation of the surface air. 
C) They occur when surface temperatures are lower than warmer overlying air. 
D) They occur during episodes of reduced air pollution. 
A) They occur when surface temperatures are higher than overlying layers of air. 
B) They occur when there is good air drainage and ventilation of the surface air. 
C) They occur when surface temperatures are lower than warmer overlying air. 
D) They occur during episodes of reduced air pollution.

Question 19

In 1974,Dr.Rowland and Dr.Molina made what observation in relation to ozone (O3)?

Accepted Answer

A) The photochemical interactions of chlorofluorocarbons and O3. 
B) Automobile exhaust and sunlight were producing photochemical smog. 
C) Anthropogenic O3 releases were a major culprit in global warming. 
D) Ground-level O3 irritates human eyes and respiratory systems. 
A) The photochemical interactions of chlorofluorocarbons and O3. 
B) Automobile exhaust and sunlight were producing photochemical smog. 
C) Anthropogenic O3 releases were a major culprit in global warming. 
D) Ground-level O3 irritates human eyes and respiratory systems.

Question 20

In 2012,for what did Felix Baumgartner become famous?

Accepted Answer

A) He was the first individual to complete a free-fall from the stratosphere. 
B) He broke Joseph Kittinger's long-held height and speed free-fall record. 
C) He completed the longest spacewalk from a Space Shuttle. 
D) He discovered the true composition of the stratospheric ozone layer. 
A) He was the first individual to complete a free-fall from the stratosphere. 
B) He broke Joseph Kittinger's long-held height and speed free-fall record. 
C) He completed the longest spacewalk from a Space Shuttle. 
D) He discovered the true composition of the stratospheric ozone layer.

The higher the UV Index,the faster a person will sunburn.

Which of the following is true of chlorofluorocarbons?

Where do the highest temperatures in the atmosphere occur?

Which of the following best explains the high temperature in the upper thermosphere?

Normal rainfall has a neutral pH.

At sea level,approximately what is the pressure of the atmosphere?

The aurora occur primarily in the ozonosphere.

Natural rainfall primarily results from the interaction of water with which of the following?

According to the text,what are the three criteria used for classification of the atmosphere?

Which of the following best explains why the ozonosphere is critical to life?

Air pressure is only exerted downward.

The ozone hole has almost completely recovered.

Of the atmosphere's thermal layers,the stratosphere is the hottest.

In which two atmospheric zones does temperature increase with altitude?

Directly above the midlatitudes,the tropopause (-57°C)occurs at approximately what elevation?

Which of the following is true of the ionosphere?

Which of the following best describes carbon monoxide (CO)?

When do temperature inversions occur?

In 1974,Dr.Rowland and Dr.Molina made what observation in relation to ozone (O3)?

In 2012,for what did Felix Baumgartner become famous?

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Exam 3: Earths Modern Atmosphere

The higher the UV Index,the faster a person will sunburn.

Which of the following is true of chlorofluorocarbons?

Where do the highest temperatures in the atmosphere occur?

Which of the following best explains the high temperature in the upper thermosphere?

Normal rainfall has a neutral pH.

At sea level,approximately what is the pressure of the atmosphere?

The aurora occur primarily in the ozonosphere.

Natural rainfall primarily results from the interaction of water with which of the following?

According to the text,what are the three criteria used for classification of the atmosphere?

Which of the following best explains why the ozonosphere is critical to life?

Air pressure is only exerted downward.

The ozone hole has almost completely recovered.

Of the atmosphere's thermal layers,the stratosphere is the hottest.

In which two atmospheric zones does temperature increase with altitude?

Directly above the midlatitudes,the tropopause (-57°C)occurs at approximately what elevation?

Which of the following is true of the ionosphere?

Which of the following best describes carbon monoxide (CO)?

When do temperature inversions occur?

In 1974,Dr.Rowland and Dr.Molina made what observation in relation to ozone (O3)?

In 2012,for what did Felix Baumgartner become famous?

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

Oceans, coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Filters