Final Review Meteorology
|
|
- Homer Washington
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Final Review Meteorology Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following is an example of climate? a. A sudden snowstorm resulted in subzero temperatures and 30 cm of new snow. b. In southern California, temperatures are generally mild and rainfall is low. c. Record-breaking low temperatures caused a sudden freeze one day in Des Moines. d. A week of rain caused widespread flooding in Seattle. 2. Which gas is most important for understanding the processes that take place in the atmosphere? a. nitrogen c. carbon dioxide b. oxygen d. water vapor 3. Most of Earth s dry air is made up of a. carbon dioxide and oxygen. c. nitrogen and oxygen. b. nitrogen and argon. d. oxygen and argon. 4. What percentage of water vapor is found in the air? a. 0 to 1 percent c. 0 to 8 percent b. 0 to 4 percent d. 0 to 10 percent 5. In which level of the atmosphere is ozone concentrated? a. troposphere c. mesosphere b. stratosphere d. thermosphere 6. Seasonal changes occur because of a. Earth s tilt. c. the distance between Earth and the moon. b. Earth s shape. d. the time of year. 7. Which of the following results when there is a temperature difference between two objects? a. One object will always have more heat then the other object. b. Both objects will gain more and more heat. c. Heat is transferred from one object to the other. d. The temperature of both objects increases. 8. The average kinetic energy of the atoms or molecules in a particular substance is known as a. temperature. c. conduction. b. heat. d. convection.
2 9. Because of convection, the warmest air in a room a. spreads out in all directions. c. transfers heat to the walls. b. rises toward the ceiling. d. sinks toward the floor. 10. Which of the following is an example of radiation? a. A metal spoon becomes warm after being set in a pot of boiling water. b. Warm water rises because it is less dense than cool water. c. Pancake batter cooks quickly after being spooned onto a hot griddle. d. Our atmosphere is constantly being heated by the sun. 11. According to the electromagnetic spectrum, a. long-wave radiation occupies a smaller percentage than short-wave radiation b. gamma rays and X-rays have long wavelengths. c. visible light waves have wavelengths of less than 1 micrometer. d. ultraviolet light waves have some of the longest wavelengths. 12. Which of the following is NOT true about radiation? a. Radiation cannot travel through a vacuum. b. The hottest radiating bodies produce the shortest wavelengths. c. All objects emit radiant energy. d. Objects that absorb radiation well emit radiation equally as well. 13. The blue color of the sky is the result of a. conduction. c. reflection. b. scattering. d. absorption. 14. Which of the following is NOT a factor that controls temperature? a. longitude c. cloud cover b. nearness to water d. altitude 15. Vancouver, British Columbia, enjoys a moderate year-round climate, which is due to a. the many mountain ranges surrounding the city. b. its latitude. c. its relatively high elevation. d. its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean. 16. The temperature differences seen between Seattle, Washington, and Spokane, Washington, illustrate the effect of a. cloud cover. c. altitude. b. geographic position. d. ocean currents. 17. The temperature differences seen between Quito, Ecuador, and Guayaquil, Ecuador, illustrate the effect of
3 a. cloud cover. c. altitude. b. geographic position. d. ocean currents. 18. What causes clouds to reflect a portion of sunlight back to space? a. the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere b. evaporation from the land c. temperature differences between the land and the atmosphere d. a characteristic known as albedo 19. Clouds absorb outgoing radiation emitted by Earth and reradiate a portion of it back to the surface during a. nighttime. c. summer. b. daytime. d. times of heavy rainfall. 20. During a change in state (like from liquid water to water vapor), energy is transferred in the form of a. motion. c. moisture. b. heat. d. light. 21. When a liquid absorbs energy and changes to a gas, what takes place? a. condensation c. infiltration b. sublimation d. evaporation 22. What does relative humidity indicate? a. how close air is to saturation b. the amount of heating needed for evaporation c. the amount of water vapor in the air d. the ratio of water vapor to carbon dioxide in air 23. When the temperature of air rises, the amount of water needed for saturation a. increases. b. decreases. c. stays the same. d. increases until it reaches a certain temperature, then drops. 24. Relative humidity of a sealed flask of air can be changed by changing the air s temperature or by a. shining light on the flask. c. bringing the flask to a different latitude. b. adding or removing water vapor. d. adding or removing particles of soil. 25. When air expands, it a. cools down. c. warms up. b. has more water vapor. d. becomes heavier.
4 26. Which process produces rising air due to unequal heating of Earth s surface? a. frontal wedging c. orographic lifting b. convergence d. localized convective lifting 27. Which process produces rising air when mountains push the air upward? a. orographic lifting c. frontal wedging b. localized convective lifting d. convergence 28. When is air most likely to rise? a. when it is unstable c. when it is dry b. when it is cooling d. when it is stable 29. Which of the following is NOT needed in air for water condensation to occur? a. temperature at the dew point c. temperature inversion b. condensation nuclei d. water vapor 30. The classification of clouds is based on their a. color and form. c. form and height. b. density and color. d. height and density. 31. Fog is a cloud that has a. a small vertical extent. c. particles made of ice crystals. b. no ability to produce rain. d. its base at or near the ground. 32. For precipitation to form, cloud droplets must grow in volume by roughly a. one thousand times. c. one hundred thousand times. b. ten thousand times. d. one million times.
5 Final Review Meteorology Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. A 15. D 16. B 17. C 18. D 19. A 20. B 21. D 22. A 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. C 31. D 32. D 33. C
Prentice Hall EARTH SCIENCE. Tarbuck Lutgens
Prentice Hall EARTH SCIENCE Tarbuck Lutgens Chapter 17 The Atmosphere: Structure and Temperature 17.1 Atmosphere Characteristics Composition of the Atmosphere Weather is constantly changing, and it refers
More informationThe Atmosphere: Structure and Temperature
Chapter The Atmosphere: Structure and Temperature Geologists have uncovered evidence of when Earth was first able to support oxygenrich atmosphere similar to what we experience today and more so, take
More informationThe troposphere is the layer closest to Earth s surface. Extends from 9-16 km above Earth s Surface It contains most of the mass of the atmosphere.
Chapter 11 The atmosphere is the blanket of gases surrounding Earth that contains about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases such as argon, carbon dioxide, and water vapor The atmosphere is classified
More informationAtmospheric Basics Atmospheric Composition
Atmospheric Basics Atmospheric Composition Air is a combination of many gases, each with its own unique characteristics. About 99 percent of the atmosphere is composed of nitrogen and oxygen, with the
More informationDirected Reading. Section: Solar Energy and the Atmosphere RADIATION. identical point on the next wave. waves
Skills Worksheet Directed Reading Section: Solar Energy and the Atmosphere 1. How is Earth s atmosphere heated? 2. Name the two primary sources of heat in the atmosphere. RADIATION In the space provided,
More informationScience Chapter 13,14,15
Science 1206 Chapter 13,14,15 1 Weather dynamics is the study of how the motion of water and air causes weather patterns. Energy from the Sun drives the motion of clouds, air, and water. Earth s tilt at
More informationName Class Date STUDY GUIDE FOR CONTENT MASTERY
Atmosphere SECTION 11.1 Atmospheric Basics In your textbook, read about the composition of the atmosphere. Circle the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. 1. Most of Earth s atmosphere
More informationThe Atmosphere EVPP 110 Lecture Fall 2003 Dr. Largen
1 Physical Environment: EVPP 110 Lecture Fall 2003 Dr. Largen 2 Physical Environment: Atmosphere Composition Heat transfer Atmospheric moisture Atmospheric circulation Weather and climate 3 Physical Environment:
More information1. CLIMATOLOGY: 2. ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY:
What is meteorology? A. METEOROLOGY: an atmospheric science that studies the day to day changes in the atmosphere 1. ATMOSPHERE: the blanket of gas that surrounds the surface of Earth; the air 2. WEATHER:
More informationThe Atmosphere. Characteristics of the Atmosphere. Section 23.1 Objectives. Chapter 23. Chapter 23 Modern Earth Science. Section 1
The Atmosphere Chapter 23 Modern Earth Science Characteristics of the Atmosphere Chapter 23 Section 1 Section 23.1 Objectives Describe the composition of Earth s atmosphere. Explain how two types of barometers
More informationWATER IN THE ATMOSPHERE
WATER IN THE ATMOSPHERE During a rainstorm, the air feels moist On a clear, cloudless day, the air may feel dry As the sun heats the land and oceans, the amount of water in the atmosphere changes Water
More informationThe Atmosphere. 1 Global Environments: 2 Global Environments:
1 Global Environments: 2 Global Environments: Composition Vertical structure Heat transfer Atmospheric moisture Atmospheric circulation Weather and climate 3 Global Environments: The earth s atmosphere
More informationGoal 2.5. The Atmosphere
Goal 2.5 The Atmosphere Lesson 1 Atmospheric Basics Think About It Why would it be a bad thing if the atmosphere was mostly oxygen? Focus Question What is the structure and function of the atmosphere?
More informationEarth s Atmosphere. Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere. 3. All the energy from the Sun reaches Earth s surface.
CHAPTER 11 LESSON 2 Earth s Atmosphere Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere Key Concepts How does energy transfer from the Sun to Earth and to the atmosphere? How are air circulation patterns within the atmosphere
More informationMeteorology Study Guide
Name: Date: Meteorology Study Guide 1. Label the following steps in the water cycle diagram. Be sure to include arrows to show the flow of water through the cycle. - Transpiration - Precipitation -Evaporation
More informationName Team Period. Station #1 (drawing)
Unit 5 Notes ATMOSPHERE Name Team Period Station #1 (drawing) When done drawing, read and answer the following questions. Troposphere - layer closest to Earth s surface. Extends from surface to altitudes
More information78% : component of atmosphere! 21% : 1% : Changes depending on origin of air: - originated over - originated over Ozone = O 3 Definition:
Unit 6 Part 1 Meteorology Name: Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere SWBAT: Describe the composition of the atmosphere. Diagram/describe the layers of the earth s atmosphere. Weather Climate Atmospheric
More informationThe Atmosphere - Chapter Characteristics of the Atmosphere
Section Objectives Describe the composition of Earth s atmosphere. Explain how two types of barometers work. Identify the layers of the atmosphere. Identify two effects of air pollution. The Atmosphere
More informationLecture Outlines PowerPoint. Chapter 16 Earth Science 11e Tarbuck/Lutgens
Lecture Outlines PowerPoint Chapter 16 Earth Science 11e Tarbuck/Lutgens 2006 Pearson Prentice Hall This work is protected by United States copyright laws and is provided solely for the use of instructors
More informationThe Atmosphere of Earth
The Atmosphere of Earth The probability of a storm can be predicted, but nothing can be done to stop or slow a storm. Understanding the atmosphere may help in predicting weather changes, but it is doubtful
More informationMeteorology. I. The Atmosphere - the thin envelope of gas that surrounds the earth.
Meteorology I. The Atmosphere - the thin envelope of gas that surrounds the earth. A. Atmospheric Structure - the atmosphere is divided into five distinct layers that are based on their unique characteristics.
More informationThe Atmosphere and Atmospheric Energy Chapter 3 and 4
The Atmosphere and Atmospheric Energy Chapter 3 and 4 Size of the Earth s Atmosphere Atmosphere produced over 4.6 billion years of development Protects us from radiation Completely surrounds the earth
More informationWEATHER. Review Note Cards
WEATHER Review Note Cards Thermometer Weather instrument that measures air temperature Units include F, C, and K ESRT 13 Sling Psychrometer Weather instrument that measures relative humidity and dewpoint
More informationUNIT TEST PRACTICE TEST
Page 1 of 1 Directions: Match the best answer to complete each question. Some words may be used more than once and some may not be used at all. e 1. The condition of Earth s atmosphere at a given time
More informationChapter 11 Case Studies and Study Guide: The Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
Chapter 11 Case Studies and Study Guide: The Atmosphere, Weather and Climate Case Study: The 2007 Western U.S. Freeze In January 2007, an Arctic low pressure system dipped unusually far west, causing record
More informationGeneral Comments about the Atmospheres of Terrestrial Planets
General Comments about the Atmospheres of Terrestrial Planets Mercury Very little atmosphere Contents: vaporized micrometeorites, solar wind Sky is black Venus Very thick (10% density of water), dense
More informationanemometer a weather instrument that measures wind speed with wind-catching cups (SRB, IG)
FOSS Weather on Earth Module Glossary 3 rd Edition 2012 absorb to soak in air the mixture of gases surrounding Earth air pressure the force exerted on a surface by the mass of the air above it anemometer
More informationOutline. Planetary Atmospheres. General Comments about the Atmospheres of Terrestrial Planets. General Comments, continued
Outline Planetary Atmospheres Chapter 10 General comments about terrestrial planet atmospheres Atmospheric structure & the generic atmosphere Greenhouse effect Magnetosphere & the aurora Weather & climate
More informationKey Concept Heat in Earth s atmosphere is transferred by radiation, conduction, and convection.
Section 2 Atmospheric Heating Key Concept Heat in Earth s atmosphere is transferred by radiation, conduction, and convection. What You Will Learn Solar energy travels through space as radiation and passes
More informationAtmosphere L AY E RS O F T H E AT MOSPHERE
Atmosphere L AY E RS O F T H E AT MOSPHERE Why is the atmosphere divided into 5 different layers? The atmosphere is divided into five different layers because the atmosphere is not uniform, its properties
More information24.2 Cloud Formation 2/3/2014. Orographic Lifting. Processes That Lift Air Frontal Wedging. Convergence and Localized Convective Lifting
2/3/2014 Orographic Lifting Processes That Lift Air Frontal Wedging A front is the boundary between two adjoining air masses having contrasting characteristics. Convergence and Localized Convective Lifting
More informationSection 2: The Atmosphere
Section 2: The Atmosphere Preview Classroom Catalyst Objectives The Atmosphere Composition of the Atmosphere Air Pressure Layers of the Atmosphere The Troposphere Section 2: The Atmosphere Preview, continued
More informationCOMPOSITION OF THE ATMOSPHERE
Skills Worksheet Directed Reading Section: Characteristics of the Atmosphere 1. Define atmosphere. 2. Describe two important functions served by Earth s atmosphere. COMPOSITION OF THE ATMOSPHERE 3. The
More informationUNIT 12: THE HYDROLOGIC CYCLE
UNIT 12: THE HYDROLOGIC CYCLE After Unit 12 you should be able to: o Effectively use the charts Average Chemical Composition of Earth s Crust, Hydrosphere and Troposphere, Selected Properties of Earth
More informationEnergy: Warming the earth and Atmosphere. air temperature. Overview of the Earth s Atmosphere 9/10/2012. Composition. Chapter 3.
Overview of the Earth s Atmosphere Composition 99% of the atmosphere is within 30km of the Earth s surface. N 2 78% and O 2 21% The percentages represent a constant amount of gas but cycles of destruction
More informationEnergy Systems, Structures and Processes Essential Standard: Analyze patterns of global climate change over time Learning Objective: Differentiate
Energy Systems, Structures and Processes Essential Standard: Analyze patterns of global climate change over time Learning Objective: Differentiate between weather and climate Global Climate Focus Question
More informationMeteorology Pretest on Chapter 2
Meteorology Pretest on Chapter 2 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The earth emits terrestrial radiation a) only at night b) all the time c) only during winter d) only over the continents 2. If an imbalance occurs between
More informationATMOSPHERE PACKET CHAPTER 22 PAGES Section 1 page 546
Name: Period: ATMOSPHERE PACKET CHAPTER 22 PAGES 546-564 Section 1 page 546 1. Identify five main components of the atmosphere 2. Explain the cause of atmospheric pressure. 3. Why is atmospheric pressure
More informationAtmosphere, Weather & Climate Review for Unit Assessment (Can be taken on Study Island Due Mon., 11/26/12)
Name Class Period Atmosphere, Weather & Climate Review for Unit Assessment (Can be taken on Study Island Due Mon., 11/26/12) 1. When hot and cold air meet, the hot air rises to the top. Which process causes
More informationCommon Elements: Nitrogen, 78%
Chapter 23 Notes Name: Period: 23.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ATMOSPHERE The atmosphere is a layer of that surrounds the earth and influences all living things. Meteorology is the study of the. WHAT S IN
More informationThe Atmosphere. Chapter Test A. Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer on the line at the left.
The Atmosphere Chapter Test A Multiple Choice Write the letter of the correct answer on the line at the left. 1. Which of the following describes an example of the atmosphere acting as a system? a. its
More informationEvaporation - Water evaporates (changes from a liquid to a gas) into water vapor due to heat from the Sun.
Erin Kathryn 2016 Weather is the conditions of Earth s atmosphere at a certain time and place. For example, sunshine, rain, hurricanes, and storms are all examples of weather. Weather is different at different
More informationCh22&23 Test. Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Ch22&23 Test Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. The two most abundant compounds in the atmosphere are carbon dioxide and a. particulates.
More informationstudent pretest Stewardship Project middle school (Grades 7-8)
student pretest Stewardship Project middle school (Grades 7-8) 1. True or False. Solar energy is radiant energy carried through the sun s heat and light. 2. Yes or No. Does solar energy dissipate as it
More informationEARTH SCIENCE. ES02 - Atmosphere
EARTH SCIENCE ES02 - Bell Ringer List and explain how the atmosphere might affect the different spheres (hydrosphere, geosphere, & biosphere) on Earth. Bell Ringer Does pollution caused by other countries
More informationTemperature Variation on Earth. Goal: Explain our atmosphere s interaction with the Sun s radiation
Temperature Variation on Earth Goal: Explain our atmosphere s interaction with the Sun s radiation Review: What happens to Solar Radiation? 50%- absorbed by land & sea 20%- absorbed by atmosphere and clouds
More informationsurrounds Earth and protects it somewhat from solar radiation. Like all other matter, air has weight,
The air that we breathe comes from the atmosphere, a thin gaseous layer that surrounds Earth and protects it somewhat from solar radiation. Like all other matter, air has weight, but this weight varies
More informationClouds and Rain Unit (3 pts)
Name: Section: Clouds and Rain Unit (Topic 8A-2) page 1 Clouds and Rain Unit (3 pts) As air rises, it cools due to the reduction in atmospheric pressure Air mainly consists of oxygen molecules and nitrogen
More informationScience 1206 Chapter 1 - Inquiring about Weather
Science 1206 Chapter 1 - Inquiring about Weather 1.1 - The Atmosphere: Energy Transfer and Properties (pp. 10-25) Weather and the Atmosphere weather the physical conditions of the atmosphere at a specific
More informationUnit 5. Seasons and Atmosphere
Unit 5 Seasons and Atmosphere Standard 1: Revolution Motion of a body along a path around some point in space. Earth s orbit is elliptical Earth s distance from the sun varies Perihelion Earth is closest
More informationMoisture, Clouds, and Precipitation Earth Science, 13e Chapter 17
Moisture, Clouds, and Precipitation Earth Science, 13e Chapter 17 Stanley C. Hatfield Southwestern Illinois College Changes of state of water, H 2 O Water is the only substance in atmosphere that exists
More informationUnit 4 Lesson 2 Clouds and Cloud Formation. Copyright Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Head in the Clouds What are clouds? A cloud is a collection of small water droplets or ice crystals that are suspended in the air. Clouds are visible because water droplets and ice crystals reflect light.
More informationTroposphere and mesosphere Stratosphere and thermosphere radio
Warm-up Page: 518, 1. What two layers of the atmosphere is temperature decreasing? Troposphere and mesosphere Page: 518, 2. What two layers of the atmsophere is temperature increasing? Stratosphere and
More informationOn my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this examination. YOUR TEST NUMBER IS THE 5-DIGIT NUMBER AT THE TOP OF EACH PAGE.
Instructor: Prof. Seiberling PHYSICS DEPARTMENT MET 1010 Name (print, last rst): 1st Midterm Exam Signature: On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this examination. YOUR TEST
More information10.1 TEMPERATURE, THERMAL ENERGY AND HEAT Name: Date: Block: (Reference: pp of BC Science 10)
10.1 TEMPERATURE, THERMAL ENERGY AND HEAT Name: Date: Block: (Reference: pp. 424-435 of BC Science 10) kinetic molecular theory: explains that matter is made up of tiny that are constantly. These atoms
More information1 Characteristics of the Atmosphere
CHAPTER 1 1 Characteristics of the Atmosphere SECTION The Atmosphere BEFORE YOU READ After you read this section, you should be able to answer these questions: What is Earth s atmosphere made of? How do
More informationEARTH SCIENCE. Prentice Hall Water in the Atmosphere Water in the Atmosphere Water in the Atmosphere.
Prentice Hall EARTH SCIENCE Tarbuck Lutgens Water s Changes of State 1. Precipitation is any form of water that falls from a cloud. a. Examples: Snow, rain, hail, sleet 3 States of matter of water: 1.
More informationChapter 4 Lesson 1: Describing Earth s Atmosphere
Chapter 4 Lesson 1: Describing Earth s Atmosphere Vocabulary Importance of Earth s Atmosphere The atmosphere is a thin layer of gases surrounding Earth. o Contains the oxygen and water needed for life.
More informationThe Atmosphere. Composition of the Atmosphere. Section 2
The Atmosphere Earth is surrounded by a mixture of gases known as the Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases are all parts of this mixture. Earth s atmosphere changes constantly as these gases
More informationClimate versus Weather
Climate versus Weather What is climate? Climate is the average weather usually taken over a 30-year time period for a particular region and time period. Climate is not the same as weather, but rather,
More informationUnit 3 Review Guide: Atmosphere
Unit 3 Review Guide: Atmosphere Atmosphere: A thin layer of gases that forms a protective covering around the Earth. Photosynthesis: Process where plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Trace
More informationMost of the energy from the light sources was transferred to the sand by the process of A) conduction B) convection C) radiation D) transpiration
1. Light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation are given off by stars using energy released during A) nuclear fusion B) conduction C) convection D) radioactive decay 2. At which temperature would
More informationMr. Lanik Practice Test Name:
Mr. Lanik Practice Test Name: 1. New York State s Catskills are classified as which type of landscape region? mountain plateau Adirondacks Catskills lowland plain 2. In which New York State landscape region
More informationUnit 4 Review Guide: Weather
Unit 4 Review Guide: Weather Weather: The condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place. Freezing: To become hardened into ice or into a solid body Deposition: The change in state of matter
More informationMultiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
CH.15 practice TEST Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) The short-term state of the atmosphere is called a) climate. c) water cycle. b) weather.
More information2. What does a mercury barometer measure? Describe this device and explain how it physically works.
Written Homework #1 Key NATS 101, Sec. 13 Fall 2010 40 Points total 10 points per graded question 10 points for attempting all questions. 1. What is the difference between mass and weight? Mass is an intrinsic
More informationChapter 2. Heating Earth's Surface & Atmosphere
Chapter 2 Heating Earth's Surface & Atmosphere Topics Earth-Sun Relationships Energy, Heat and Temperature Mechanisms of Heat Transfer What happens to Incoming Solar Radiation? Radiation Emitted by the
More informationGEOGRAPHY EYA NOTES. Weather. atmosphere. Weather and climate
GEOGRAPHY EYA NOTES Weather and climate Weather The condition of the atmosphere at a specific place over a relatively short period of time Climate The atmospheric conditions of a specific place over a
More informationAT 350 EXAM #1 February 21, 2008
This exam covers Ahrens Chapters 1 and 2, plus related lecture notes Write the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. b_ 1. The Earth s atmosphere is currently
More informationChapter 11 Lecture Outline. Heating the Atmosphere
Chapter 11 Lecture Outline Heating the Atmosphere They are still here! Focus on the Atmosphere Weather Occurs over a short period of time Constantly changing Climate Averaged over a long period of time
More informationTopic 5 Practice Test
Base your answers to questions 1 and 2 on the diagram below, which represents the greenhouse effect in which heat energy is trapped in Earth's atmosphere 1. The Earth surface that best absorbs short-wave
More informationEnergy Transfer in the Atmosphere
Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere Textbook pages 436 459 Section 10.2 Summary Before You Read What do you think causes wind? Write your thoughts in the lines below. Mark the Text In Your Own Words Highlight
More informationChapter 3. Multiple Choice Questions
Chapter 3 Multiple Choice Questions 1. In the case of electromagnetic energy, an object that is hot: a. radiates much more energy than a cool object b. radiates much less energy than a cool object c. radiates
More informationWO2 ROZSA-HRABINSKI METEOROLOGY 1
WO2 ROZSA-HRABINSKI METEOROLOGY 1 INTRODUCTION What are we covering today? The Atmosphere Clouds Atmospheric Stability Temperature and Humidity THE ATMOSPHERE THE ATMOSPHERE The atmosphere is composed
More informationFinal Weather Unit Study Guide
Name: Atmospheric Composition and Layers Altitude Atmosphere Composition Troposphere Air Pressure Stratosphere Mesosphere Thermosphere Exosphere Ionosphere Sample Questions: Final Weather Unit Study Guide
More informationLecture 3: Global Energy Cycle
Lecture 3: Global Energy Cycle Planetary energy balance Greenhouse Effect Vertical energy balance Latitudinal energy balance Seasonal and diurnal cycles Solar Flux and Flux Density Solar Luminosity (L)
More informationLecture 2: Global Energy Cycle
Lecture 2: Global Energy Cycle Planetary energy balance Greenhouse Effect Vertical energy balance Solar Flux and Flux Density Solar Luminosity (L) the constant flux of energy put out by the sun L = 3.9
More information1. The frequency of an electromagnetic wave is proportional to its wavelength. a. directly *b. inversely
CHAPTER 3 SOLAR AND TERRESTRIAL RADIATION MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. The frequency of an electromagnetic wave is proportional to its wavelength. a. directly *b. inversely 2. is the distance between successive
More informationUnit 2 Meteorology Test **Please do not write on this test** 5. El Nino & La Nina 6. Photosynthesis 7. Coriolis Effect 8.
Matching (2 points each) 1. weather 2. climate 3. Greenhouse Effect 4. Convection Unit 2 Meteorology Test **Please do not write on this test** 5. El Nino & La Nina 6. Photosynthesis 7. Coriolis Effect
More informationChapter 10 Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds. What is an atmosphere? Earth s Atmosphere. Atmospheric Pressure
Chapter 10 Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds 10.1 Atmospheric Basics Our goals for learning What is an atmosphere? How does the greenhouse effect warm a planet? Why do atmospheric
More informationChapter 10 Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds
Chapter 10 Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds 10.1 Atmospheric Basics Our goals for learning What is an atmosphere? How does the greenhouse effect warm a planet? Why do atmospheric
More informationFluid Circulation Review. Vocabulary. - Dark colored surfaces absorb more energy.
Fluid Circulation Review Vocabulary Absorption - taking in energy as in radiation. For example, the ground will absorb the sun s radiation faster than the ocean water. Air pressure Albedo - Dark colored
More informationAtmosphere and Weather
Atmosphere and Weather AP Environmental Science Mark Ewoldsen, Ph.D. Dr. E www.ai.mit.edu/people/jimmylin/pictures/2001-12-seattle.htm Origin of Modern Atmosphere original atmosphere surrounded the homogenous
More informationThe most abundant gas in the atmosphere by volume is. This gas comprises 78% of the Earth atmosphere by volume.
The most abundant gas in the atmosphere by volume is. This gas comprises 78% of the Earth atmosphere by volume. A. Oxygen B. Water Vapor C. Carbon Dioxide D. Nitrogen An isobar is a line of constant. A.
More informationaccording to and water. High atmospheric pressure - Cold dry air is other air so it remains close to the earth, giving weather.
EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE Composition of the atmosphere - Earth's atmosphere consists of nitrogen ( %), oxygen ( %), small amounts of carbon dioxide, methane, argon, krypton, ozone, neon and other gases such
More informationA) usually less B) dark colored and rough D) light colored with a smooth surface A) transparency of the atmosphere D) rough, black surface
1. Base your answer to the following question on the diagram below which shows two identical houses, A and B, in a city in North Carolina. One house was built on the east side of a factory, and the other
More information2/22/ Atmospheric Characteristics
17.1 Atmospheric Characteristics Atmosphere: the gaseous layer that surrounds the Earth I. In the past, gases came from volcanic eruptions A. Water vapor was a major component of outgassing B. Other gases
More informationMIDTERM REVIEW QUESTIONS - PACKET #2 (75 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS)
MIDTERM REVIEW QUESTIONS - PACKET #2 (75 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) 1. Which graph best represents the effect that heating has on air density in the atmosphere? 2. An empty 250-milliliter beaker has a
More informationLecture 07 February 10, 2010 Water in the Atmosphere: Part 1
Lecture 07 February 10, 2010 Water in the Atmosphere: Part 1 About Water on the Earth: The Hydrological Cycle Review 3-states of water, phase change and Latent Heat Indices of Water Vapor Content in the
More informationWeek: Dates: 3/2 3/20 Unit: Climate
clementaged.weebly.com Name: EVEN Period: Week: 28 30 Dates: 3/2 3/20 Unit: Climate Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 O 3 E *Vocabulary *Water in the Atmosphere and Clouds Notes *Cloud Drawings
More informationIn the space provided, write the letter of the description that best matches the term or phrase. as waves. thermosphere
Skills Worksheet Concept Review In the space provided, write the letter of the description that best matches the term or phrase. 1. layers of the atmosphere 2. radiation 3. conduction 4. convection 5.
More informationThe Cosmic Perspective Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds
Chapter 10 Lecture The Cosmic Perspective Seventh Edition Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds 10.1 Atmospheric Basics
More informationThe main components of Earth that affects weather are: 1)
Weather Dynamics Weather Dynamics: The main components of Earth that affects weather are: 1) 2) 3) What's the difference between weather and climate? Weather -. ex. weeks weather in St. John's ion January
More informationWeather Systems Study Guide:
Weather Systems Study Guide: 1. Draw a diagram of Earth s water cycle and label each part. 2. Explain how the water cycle works. 3. What happens in the troposphere and stratosphere? Atmosphere Level What
More informationChapter 9 Atmosphere Study Guide
Science Chapter 9 Atmosphere Study Guide Name Due 1. What is the definition for: a. Conduction: The transfer of thermal energy by collisions between particles in matter. (Heats air close to Earth s surface)
More informationThe inputs and outputs of energy within the earth-atmosphere system that determines the net energy available for surface processes is the Energy
Energy Balance The inputs and outputs of energy within the earth-atmosphere system that determines the net energy available for surface processes is the Energy Balance Electromagnetic Radiation Electromagnetic
More informationLet s Think for a Second
Weather and Climate Let s Think for a Second Why is weather important in Ohio? Is climate important in Ohio? Spend 2 minutes sharing your thoughts with 1 partner. First, Let s Watch This. http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/science/earthsci/climate-weather-sci/
More informationEnergy, Temperature, & Heat. Energy, Temperature, & Heat. Temperature Scales 1/17/11
Energy, Temperature, & Heat Energy is the ability to do work (push, pull, lift) on some form of matter. Chapter 2 Potential energy is the potential for work (mass x gravity x height) Kinetic energy is
More informationChapter 10 Planetary Atmospheres Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds
Chapter 10 Planetary Atmospheres Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds 10.1 Atmospheric Basics Our goals for learning: What is an atmosphere? How does the greenhouse effect warm a planet? Why do atmospheric
More information2. What are the four most common gasses in the atmosphere and their percentages?
Meteorology Review Directions: Answer the following open ended review questions. Utilize a diagram where appropriate and do make sure that you label and describe the drawing. Atmospheric Composition 1.
More information