Earth Science and Weather/Climate Phenomena Quiz

What drives atmospheric circulation on Earth?

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The uneven heating of the Earth's surface

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The Earth's magnetic field

Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

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What is the primary cause of climate change?

• Solar flares

• Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels

• Natural variations in Earth's orbit

• Volcanic eruptions

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Which type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

The Coriolis effect causes moving air and water to turn which way in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Straight

• Left

• Right

• Downward

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the main effect of the greenhouse effect on Earth's climate?

• It cools the planet's surface.

• It warms the planet's surface.

• It increases oxygen levels in the atmosphere.

• It decreases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

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Which natural disaster is primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Floods

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What is the main characteristic of weather patterns?

• They are predictable over long periods.

• They change frequently.

• They remain constant throughout the year.

• They are unaffected by human activities.

What phenomenon explains why wind and ocean currents bend to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Greenhouse effect

• Coriolis effect

• El Niño

• La Niña