ES Unit 4 Practice Test 2024

Front

What holds more water, warm air or cold air?

Back

Warm air holds more water than cold air.

Front

What is a rain gauge used for?

Back

A rain gauge is an instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall.

Front

What type of cloud is characterized by a flat, layered appearance?

Back

Stratus clouds are flat and layered.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

The stratosphere contains the ozone layer.

Front

What two factors determine climate?

Back

Climate is determined by precipitation and temperature.

Front

What is the primary function of a thermometer?

Back

A thermometer measures temperature.

Front

What does a wind vane indicate?

Back

A wind vane indicates the direction of the wind.

Front

What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often associated with fair weather?

Back

Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

Front

What is the role of the mesosphere in the atmosphere?

Back

The mesosphere is the layer where most meteoroids burn up upon entering the atmosphere.