Atmospheric Structure and Composition

Atmospheric Structure and Composition

Professional Development

20 Qs

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Atmospheric Structure and Composition

Atmospheric Structure and Composition

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Professional Development

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Jane Delfino

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are the permanent gases found in the atmosphere?

Helium

Carbon Dioxide

Methane

Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Name two variable gases present in the atmosphere and their impact on the environment.

Hydrogen and water vapor are the variable gases present in the atmosphere and they have no impact on the environment.

Argon and helium are the variable gases present in the atmosphere and they contribute to air pollution.

Oxygen and nitrogen are the variable gases present in the atmosphere and they have no impact on the environment.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) have a significant impact on the environment due to their contribution to the greenhouse effect and climate change.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which gases are considered as greenhouse gases and how do they contribute to global warming?

Nitrogen, which contributes to global warming by absorbing excess heat from the sun

Helium, which contributes to global warming by increasing atmospheric pressure

Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases contribute to global warming by trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

Oxygen, which contributes to global warming by depleting the ozone layer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are trace gases and why are they important in the atmosphere?

Trace gases are harmful to the atmosphere and contribute to air pollution.

Trace gases are unimportant in the atmosphere and have no effect on the Earth's temperature.

Trace gases are only found in the Earth's oceans and have no impact on the atmosphere.

Trace gases are important in the atmosphere because they contribute to the greenhouse effect and help regulate the Earth's temperature.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Explain the role of aerosols in the atmosphere and their impact on climate.

Aerosols in the atmosphere only have a warming effect on the climate

Aerosols in the atmosphere only have a cooling effect on the climate

Aerosols in the atmosphere can have both cooling and warming effects on the climate. They can scatter sunlight back to space and act as cloud condensation nuclei, leading to the formation of more clouds, which can have a cooling effect. However, some aerosols can absorb sunlight and warm the atmosphere. The overall impact of aerosols on climate is complex and depends on various factors.

Aerosols in the atmosphere have no impact on climate

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Define the tropopause and its significance in the atmospheric structure.

The tropopause is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere, and its significance lies in its role as a barrier that prevents mixing between the two atmospheric layers.

The tropopause is the boundary between the stratosphere and the mesosphere, and its significance lies in its role as a barrier that prevents mixing between the two atmospheric layers.

The tropopause is the boundary between the mesosphere and the thermosphere, and its significance lies in its role as a barrier that prevents mixing between the two atmospheric layers.

The tropopause is the boundary between the troposphere and the ionosphere, and its significance lies in its role as a barrier that prevents mixing between the two atmospheric layers.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statement about the vertical distribution of water vapor is FALSE?

As explained by the Clausius-Clapeyron relationship, warm air has greater capacity to “hold” moisture than cold air.

Water vapor in the atmosphere (specific humidity) tends to drop off rapidly with altitude.

With sufficient water availability, this makes the tropical near-surface the most humid area on Earth.

Moisture in the atmosphere increases rapidly with height due to the increasing temperature lapse rate in the troposphere.

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