Unit 5 - Atmosphere

Which of these gases is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the lower atmosphere of Earth?

• ozone
• methane
• water vapor
• carbon dioxide

Most ultraviolet (UV) rays are deflected or absorbed by the atmosphere, but some of these rays pass easily through the atmosphere and penetrate Earth’s surface. Which substance in the atmosphere absorbs most of the ultraviolet rays?

• chlorofluorocarbon
• ozone
• nitrogen
• water

Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere absorb infrared radiation from Earth’s surface and re-radiate some of it back to Earth. Which of these gases have the most significant impact on the temperature of Earth’s atmosphere?

• nitrogen and argon
• oxygen and sulfur dioxide
• carbon dioxide and water vapor
• hydrochloric acid and hydrogen

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Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap heat near Earth’s surface. Which of these is a greenhouse gas?

• nitrogen
• argon
• water vapor
• oxygen

What are the characteristics of maritime polar air masses?

• cool and dry
• warm and dry
• cool and humid
• warm and humid

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A stationary air mass over the Gulf of Mexico would typically be

• warm and dry
• warm and humid
• cool and dry
• cool and humid

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The diagram below shows a very cold air mass moving over a large, warm lake. When cold air in the winter passes over large bodies of warm water, moisture is picked up. As the air rises rapidly over land,

• lightning generally occurs.
• precipitation generally occurs.
• cold fronts become warm fronts.
• hurricanes are formed.

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The arrow on the map below shows the location of an air mass over the Gulf of Mexico. Which are the most likely characteristics of this air mass?

• cool and dry
• cool and humid
• warm and humid
• warm and dry

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A world map with lines of latitude and longitude is shown. At which location would a tropical air mass most likely form?

• 20° N, 120° W
• 40° N, 70° W
• 60° S, 30° E
• 80° S, 10° E

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What happens to a moist air mass as it moves upward in the atmosphere?

• It becomes warmer and forms clouds.
• It becomes cooler and forms clouds.
• Its temperature remains the same.
• Its temperature varies greatly.

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