Meteorology Review

Front

Which of the following gases is found in the stratosphere and shields out harmful UV rays from the sun? Methane, Ozone, Argon, Chlorofluorocarbon

Back

Ozone

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere do thunderstorms occur in? Options: thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere

Back

troposphere

Front

Auroras occur in which layer of the atmosphere? Options: thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere

Back

thermosphere

Front

Which of the following is most responsible for the formation of convection currents in the air? specific heat, density differences, thermal conductivity, chemical composition

Back

density differences

Front

Which statement describes the general movement of air masses? Options: they move from high altitude to low altitude, they move from low temperature to high temperature, they move from high pressure to low pressure, they move from high humidity to low humidity

Back

they move from high pressure to low pressure

Front

Why does the force of a hurricane diminish as it moves over land?

Back

the supply of warm, moist air decreases

Front

Air masses that form over the northern Pacific ocean would most likely have which of the following properties? hot and moist, cold and dry, hot and dry, cold and moist

Back

cold and moist

Front

Which of the following would probably occur if a high pressure system stays over an area for a long period of time? tornado, drought, fog, rain

Back

drought

Front

What happens to warm air as it moves upward in the atmosphere?

Back

It becomes cooler and clouds form.

Front

What type of weather is most likely when there is a low pressure system?

Back

cloudy and rainy