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,Chapter 01 - Turbulent Atmosphere
1. What maintains the average temperature of Earth at its surface?
a. Human activities
b. Greenhouse gases
c. Oceans' heat absorption
d. Solar energy
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.05 - Describe the layers of the atmosphere, including their altitudes,
temperatures, compositions, and functions.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
2. In a volume of air near Earth's surface, which gases cover 78 percent and nearly 21 percent,
respectively?
a. Nitrogen, oxygen
b. Hydrogen, oxygen
c. Oxygen, hydrogen
d. Nitrogen, water vapor
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:22 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
3. The gas that shows the most variation from place to place and from time to time in the lower
atmosphere is:
a. Ozone (O3)
b. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
c. Water vapor (H2O)
d. Methane (CH4)
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
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evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:23 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
4. The only substance near Earth's surface that is found naturally in the atmosphere as a solid, liquid, and
gas is:
a. Carbon dioxide
b. Water
c. Molecular oxygen
d. Ozone
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:24 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
5. What is the primary source of carbon dioxide (CO2) that enters the atmosphere?
a. Volcanic eruptions
b. Burning of fossil fuels
c. Animal exhalations
d. Decay of vegetation
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:25 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
6. What causes the increase in air density at Earth's surface?
a. The decrease in gravitational force
b. The expansion of air molecules due to heat
c. The compression of air molecules due to gravity
d. The decrease in the number of air molecules
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.07 - Explain wind and the role of air density and air pressure in
driving the movement of air molecules in the atmosphere.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
7. What atmospheric condition is characterized by an increase in air temperature with height?
a. Temperature lapse rate
b. Humidity surge
c. Temperature inversion
d. Atmospheric convection
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.05 - Describe the layers of the atmosphere, including their altitudes,
temperatures, compositions, and functions.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:27 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
8. Which of the following weather elements always decrease as we climb upward?
a. Wind
b. Temperature
c. Air pressure
d. Moisture
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.07 - Explain wind and the role of air density and air pressure in
driving the movement of air molecules in the atmosphere.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
9. Earth's atmosphere is divided into layers based on the vertical profile of:
a. Air pressure
b. Air temperature
c. Air density
d. Air velocity
ANSWER: b
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POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.05 - Describe the layers of the atmosphere, including their altitudes,
temperatures, compositions, and functions.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
10. Which atmospheric layer is the primary site for almost all of Earth's weather?
a. Exosphere
b. Stratosphere
c. Mesosphere
d. Troposphere
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.05 - Describe the layers of the atmosphere, including their altitudes,
temperatures, compositions, and functions.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
11. In which atmospheric layer do we live?
a. Troposphere
b. Stratosphere
c. Thermosphere
d. Ionosphere
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.05 - Describe the layers of the atmosphere, including their altitudes,
temperatures, compositions, and functions.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:30 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
12. The gas that absorbs most of the harmful ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere is:
a. Water vapor (H2O)
b. Nitrous oxide (N2O)
c. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
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d. Ozone (O3)
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of evaporation, co
precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
13. The word “weather” is defined as:
a. The average of the weather elements
b. The climate of a region
c. The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place
d. Any type of falling precipitation
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.01 - List the effects that weather, particularly extreme weather, has on
society.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
14. What is the primary purpose of measuring relative humidity in weather studies?
a. To determine the absolute amount of water vapor in the air
b. To understand the effects of extreme weather on society
c. To assess how close the air is to being saturated
d. To compare temperature scales
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.08 - Analyze Earth's hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
15. Where cold surface air replaces warm air, the boundary separating the different bodies of air is termed
a:
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a. Parallel of latitude
b. Tornado
c. Cold front
d. Warm front
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Extremes of Weather and Climate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.09 - List the major types of extreme and severe weather that are experienced on
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
16. Which of the following is most likely associated with fair weather?
a. High-pressure area
b. Low-pressure area
c. Cold front
d. Warm front
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Extremes of Weather and Climate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.09 - List the major types of extreme and severe weather that are
experienced on Earth.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
17. Condensation is more likely to occur:
a. When the air cools
b. When the wind is calm
c. When winds blow from the ocean over land
d. When it is nighttime
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.08 - Analyze Earth's hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
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18. Which of the following statements relates to weather rather than climate?
a. The average temperature for the month of January is 28 oF
b. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Frozenlake, Minnesota, is -57 oF
c. The foggiest month of the year is December
d. Outside it is cloudy and snowing
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.05 - Describe the layers of the atmosphere, including their altitudes,
temperatures, compositions, and functions.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply.
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:36 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
19. At the 500 mb level, the amount of oxygen inhaled in a single breath is:
a. Nearly the same
b. Nearly one-quarter
c. Nearly one-half
d. Nearly three-quarters
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Extremes of Weather and Climate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.09 - List the major types of extreme and severe weather that are
experienced on Earth.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:36 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
20. What is the initial stage of Earth's hydrologic cycle?
a. Evaporation
b. Condensation
c. Precipitation
d. Transpiration
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.08 - Analyze Earth's hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
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DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:38 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
21. Stratospheric ozone is a health hazard for people with respiratory illnesses.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:39 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
22. The ozone hole is an actual hole in the atmosphere, a region of complete vacuum.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:39 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
23. The burning of sulfur-containing fuels (such as coal and oil) releases the colorless gas sulfur dioxide
(SO2) into the air.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:39 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
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Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you few pages sample.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel sheet
if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make update
at every time. There are many new editions
waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file You
can contact us at every time, we can replace it
with true one.
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,Chapter 01 - Turbulent Atmosphere
1. What maintains the average temperature of Earth at its surface?
a. Human activities
b. Greenhouse gases
c. Oceans' heat absorption
d. Solar energy
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.05 - Describe the layers of the atmosphere, including their altitudes,
temperatures, compositions, and functions.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
2. In a volume of air near Earth's surface, which gases cover 78 percent and nearly 21 percent,
respectively?
a. Nitrogen, oxygen
b. Hydrogen, oxygen
c. Oxygen, hydrogen
d. Nitrogen, water vapor
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:22 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
3. The gas that shows the most variation from place to place and from time to time in the lower
atmosphere is:
a. Ozone (O3)
b. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
c. Water vapor (H2O)
d. Methane (CH4)
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
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evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:23 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
4. The only substance near Earth's surface that is found naturally in the atmosphere as a solid, liquid, and
gas is:
a. Carbon dioxide
b. Water
c. Molecular oxygen
d. Ozone
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:24 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
5. What is the primary source of carbon dioxide (CO2) that enters the atmosphere?
a. Volcanic eruptions
b. Burning of fossil fuels
c. Animal exhalations
d. Decay of vegetation
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:25 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
6. What causes the increase in air density at Earth's surface?
a. The decrease in gravitational force
b. The expansion of air molecules due to heat
c. The compression of air molecules due to gravity
d. The decrease in the number of air molecules
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.07 - Explain wind and the role of air density and air pressure in
driving the movement of air molecules in the atmosphere.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
7. What atmospheric condition is characterized by an increase in air temperature with height?
a. Temperature lapse rate
b. Humidity surge
c. Temperature inversion
d. Atmospheric convection
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.05 - Describe the layers of the atmosphere, including their altitudes,
temperatures, compositions, and functions.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:27 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
8. Which of the following weather elements always decrease as we climb upward?
a. Wind
b. Temperature
c. Air pressure
d. Moisture
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.07 - Explain wind and the role of air density and air pressure in
driving the movement of air molecules in the atmosphere.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
9. Earth's atmosphere is divided into layers based on the vertical profile of:
a. Air pressure
b. Air temperature
c. Air density
d. Air velocity
ANSWER: b
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POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.05 - Describe the layers of the atmosphere, including their altitudes,
temperatures, compositions, and functions.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
10. Which atmospheric layer is the primary site for almost all of Earth's weather?
a. Exosphere
b. Stratosphere
c. Mesosphere
d. Troposphere
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.05 - Describe the layers of the atmosphere, including their altitudes,
temperatures, compositions, and functions.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
11. In which atmospheric layer do we live?
a. Troposphere
b. Stratosphere
c. Thermosphere
d. Ionosphere
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.05 - Describe the layers of the atmosphere, including their altitudes,
temperatures, compositions, and functions.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:30 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
12. The gas that absorbs most of the harmful ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere is:
a. Water vapor (H2O)
b. Nitrous oxide (N2O)
c. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
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d. Ozone (O3)
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of evaporation, co
precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
13. The word “weather” is defined as:
a. The average of the weather elements
b. The climate of a region
c. The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place
d. Any type of falling precipitation
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.01 - List the effects that weather, particularly extreme weather, has on
society.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
14. What is the primary purpose of measuring relative humidity in weather studies?
a. To determine the absolute amount of water vapor in the air
b. To understand the effects of extreme weather on society
c. To assess how close the air is to being saturated
d. To compare temperature scales
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.08 - Analyze Earth's hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
15. Where cold surface air replaces warm air, the boundary separating the different bodies of air is termed
a:
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a. Parallel of latitude
b. Tornado
c. Cold front
d. Warm front
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Extremes of Weather and Climate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.09 - List the major types of extreme and severe weather that are experienced on
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
16. Which of the following is most likely associated with fair weather?
a. High-pressure area
b. Low-pressure area
c. Cold front
d. Warm front
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Extremes of Weather and Climate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.09 - List the major types of extreme and severe weather that are
experienced on Earth.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
17. Condensation is more likely to occur:
a. When the air cools
b. When the wind is calm
c. When winds blow from the ocean over land
d. When it is nighttime
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.08 - Analyze Earth's hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
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18. Which of the following statements relates to weather rather than climate?
a. The average temperature for the month of January is 28 oF
b. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Frozenlake, Minnesota, is -57 oF
c. The foggiest month of the year is December
d. Outside it is cloudy and snowing
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Properties of the Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.05 - Describe the layers of the atmosphere, including their altitudes,
temperatures, compositions, and functions.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply.
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:36 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
19. At the 500 mb level, the amount of oxygen inhaled in a single breath is:
a. Nearly the same
b. Nearly one-quarter
c. Nearly one-half
d. Nearly three-quarters
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Extremes of Weather and Climate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.09 - List the major types of extreme and severe weather that are
experienced on Earth.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/19/2024 11:36 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/20/2024 6:18 AM
20. What is the initial stage of Earth's hydrologic cycle?
a. Evaporation
b. Condensation
c. Precipitation
d. Transpiration
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.08 - Analyze Earth's hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
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21. Stratospheric ozone is a health hazard for people with respiratory illnesses.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
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22. The ozone hole is an actual hole in the atmosphere, a region of complete vacuum.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
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23. The burning of sulfur-containing fuels (such as coal and oil) releases the colorless gas sulfur dioxide
(SO2) into the air.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Earth's Atmosphere
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 01.03 - Analyze Earth’s hydrologic cycle, including the functions of
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
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