Earth's Atmosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere has the widest range of temperatures?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

Air pressure is greatest

• at a mountain base

• on a mountain top

• in the stratosphere

• in the ionosphere

The Sun's energy

• is completely absorbed by the atmosphere

• is completely reflected by the atmosphere

• is in the form of latent heat

• is transferred to the atmosphere after warming Earth

Which is narrow band of high winds located near the top of the troposphere?

• polar easaterly

• a jet stream

• a sea breeze

• a trade wind

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What causes the phenomenon known as a mountain wave?

• radiation imbalance

• rising and sinking air

• temperature inversion

• greenhouse effect

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Which do scientist call greenhouse gases?

• carbon dioxide, hydrogen, nitrogen

• carbon dioxide, methane gas, water vapor

• carbon monoxide, oxygen, argon

• carbon monoxide, ozone, radon

In which, direction does moving air appear to turn in the northern hemisphere?

• down

• up

• right

• left

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Which was the main component of Earth's original atmosphere?

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• water vapor

Which is the primary cause of the global wind patterns on Earth?

• ice cap melting

• uneven heating

• weather changing

• waves breaking

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Which substance in the air of U.S. cities has decreased least since the Clean Air Act began?

• carbon monoxide

• ground-level ozone

• particulate matter

• sulfur dioxide