Atmosphere Test Review

Temperature increases as altitude increases in both the stratosphere and the thermosphere. What is the main difference between these two layers?

• The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of aurora borealis, and in the thermosphere because of the jet stream.

• The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of the jet stream, and in the thermosphere because of aurora borealis.

• The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of direct exposure to the sun, and in the thermosphere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation.

• The temperature increases in the stratosphere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation, and in the thermosphere because of direct exposure to the sun.

How would Earth be different without greenhouse gases in its atmosphere?

• More heat from solar radiation would escape into space.

• More solar radiation would be reflected back into space.

• More solar radiation would penetrate Earth’s crust and mantle.

• More heat from solar radiation would be stored in Earth’s core.

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Which could increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• planting trees in areas that have been deforested

• reducing the use of gasoline-powered vehicles

• burning coal to produce electricity

• creating wind farms in desert areas

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Tornadoes can occur throughout the United States. One area where most of the tornadoes occur is known as Tornado Alley.

Which environmental factors MOST likely impact the formation of tornadoes in this area?

• high-pressure systems colliding with other high-pressure systems

• cold dry air and warm dry air moving toward each other

• low evaporation rates and windy conditions

• cool dry air colliding with warm moist air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The greenhouse effect is a process by which atmospheric gases, including CO2 help warm the atmosphere and surface of Earth. Most scientists think the greenhouse effect is increasing due to human activities. Which of these human activities has caused the greatest increase in concentrations of atmospheric CO2?

• planting trees

• recycling aluminum

• burning fossil fuels

• using nuclear power

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Which of these events is an example of a change in climate?

• Afternoon clouds form and block the sunlight.

• A series of tornadoes occurs over a one-week period.

• An overnight temperature drop causes frost to form.

• The average amount of annual precipitation decreases.

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The map shows a typical jet stream pattern in the United States during spring months.

During one spring, the jet stream shifted southward, moving across Texas and northern Florida. How would weather in North Carolina that spring compare to that of a typical year?

• cooler and drier

• cooler and wetter

• warmer and drier

• warmer and wetter

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High-pressure systems stop air from rising into the colder regions of the atmosphere where water can condense. What will MOST likely result if a high-pressure system remains in an area for a long period of time?

• fog

• rain

• drought

• tornado

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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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Which of the following BEST describes a change in Earth’s atmosphere made by early photosynthetic life?

• increased level of oxygen

• increased level of carbon dioxide

• decreased ability to support life

• decreased ability to transmit light

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