1.

In a volume of air near the earth's surface, ________ occupies 78 percent and ________ nearly 21 percent.
Student Response 1 2 3 4 5. Value

oxygen, hydrogen hydrogen, helium nitrogen, water vapor hydrogen, oxygen nitrogen, oxygen

100% 1-Jan

Score:
2

The only substance near the earth's surface that is found naturally in the atmosphere as a solid, liquid, and a gas is:
Student Response 1 2 3. 4 5 Value

ozone. carbon. water. molecular oxygen. carbon dioxide.

100%

Score:
3

1-Jan

The most abundant greenhouse gas in the earth's atmosphere is:

Student Response 1. 2 3 4 5 Value 100%

water vapor (H2O). chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). nitrous oxide (N2O). methane (CH4). carbon dioxide (CO2).

Score:
4

1-Jan

Since the turn of this century, CO2 in the atmosphere has:

Student Response 1 been decreasing in concentration. 2 remained at about the same concentration from year to year. Value

3. been increasing in concentration. 4 disappeared entirely. Score:

5

100% 1-Jan

Much of Tibet lies at altitudes over 18,000 feet where the pressure is about 500 mb. At such altitudes, the Tibetans are above roughly:
Student Response 1. 2 3 4 Value 100%

50% of the air molecules in the atmosphere. 25% of the air molecules in the atmosphere. 75% of the air molecules in the atmosphere. 10% of the air molecules in the atmosphere.

Score:
6

1-Jan

Which of the following weather elements always decreases as we climb upward in the atmosphere?
Student Response 1 2. 3 4 5 Value 100%

wind pressure all of these choices moisture temperature

Score:
7

1-Jan

The earth's atmosphere is divided into layers based on the vertical profile of:
Student Response 1. 2 3 4 Value 100%

air temperature. wind speed. air pressure. air density.

Score:
8

1-Jan

Almost all of the earth's weather occurs in the:

Student Response Value

1. 2 3 4 5

troposphere. stratosphere. exosphere. mesosphere. thermosphere.

100%

Score:
9

1-Jan

The atmospheric layer in which we live is called the:

Student Response 1 2 3 4. 5 Value

stratosphere. thermosphere. exosphere. troposphere. ionosphere.

100% 1-Jan

Score:
10

The gas that absorbs most of the harmful ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere is:
Student Response 1 2. 3 4 5 Value 100%

carbon dioxide. ozone. water vapor. chlorofluorocarbons. nitrous oxide.

Score:
11

1-Jan

The word "weather" is defined as:

Student Response 1. 2 3 4 Value 100%

the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place. any type of falling precipitation. the climate of a region. the average of the weather elements.

Score:
12

1-Jan

At night, when the weather is extremely cold and dry:

Student Response 1 2. 3 4

Value 100%

atmospheric pressure increases with increasing altitude. atmospheric pressure decreases with increasing altitude. atmospheric pressure remains constant with increasing altitude. atmospheric pressure first increases, then decreases with increasing altitude.

Score:
13

1-Jan

Which of the following is most likely associated with fair weather?

Student Response 1 2 3. 4 Value

a warm front low pressure area high pressure area a cold front

100% 1-Jan

Score:
14

Which relates to weather rather than climate?

Student Response 1 2 3. 4 5 Value

the foggiest month of the year is December the lowest temperature ever recorded in Frozenlake, Minnesota is -57 oF outside it is cloudy and snowing the average temperature for the month of January is 28 F I like the warm, humid summers
1-Jan
o

100%

Score:
15

At the 500 mb level, the amount of oxygen inhaled in a single breath is ________ of that inhaled at sea-level.
Student Response 1 2. 3 4 Value 100%

about the same about one-half about three-quarters about one-quarter

Score:
16

1-Jan

Referring to Table 1.3: If you were to take a breath of pure oxygen, from a tank, you'd be getting about ________ the amount of oxygen you'd get by taking a normal breath of our atmosphere.
Student Response 1 2. 3 4 5 Value 100%

one-fifth five times half three times twice

Score:
17

1-Jan

Stratospheric ozone is a health hazard for people with respiratory illnesses.

Student Response 1 2. Score:
18

Value TRUE FALSE 100% 1-Jan

The ozone hole is an actual hole in the atmosphere, a region of complete vacuum.
Student Response 1 2. Score:
19

Value TRUE FALSE 100% 1-Jan

Standing at the top of a tall mountain, a breath of air would contain a lot fewer molecules than a breath of air taken at sea level, but the proportion of oxygen in the two breaths of air, relative to the other constituents, would remain the same.
Student Response 1 2. Score:
20

Value FALSE TRUE 100% 1-Jan

Referring to Figure 1.12: There is a lot of mixing and overturning of air in the mesosphere.

Referring to Figure 1.12: There is a lot of mixing and overturning of air in the mesosphere.

Student Response 1. 2 Score:

21

FALSE TRUE

Value 100% 1-Jan

Heat waves are generally considered to be little more than a nuisance and are not responsible for considerable loss of life.
Student Response 1 2. Score:
22

Value TRUE FALSE 100% 1-Jan

Turbulent wind shear zones and downbursts are hazards caused by thunderstorms.
Student Response 1. 2 Score:
23

TRUE FALSE

Value 100% 1-Jan

Calm, tranquil weather is sometimes extremely hazardous.

Student Response 1. 2 Score:
24

TRUE FALSE

Value 100% 1-Jan

Hurricanes inflict most of their damage after crossing from the ocean onto the land.
Student Response 1. 2 Score:
25

TRUE FALSE

Value 100% 1-Jan

Hurricane winds are generally stronger than tornado winds.

Student Response 1. 2 Score: FALSE TRUE Value 100% 1-Jan