Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the primary composition of Earth's atmosphere?

• 78% oxygen, 21% nitrogen, 1% trace gases

• 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% trace gases

• 50% nitrogen, 50% oxygen

• 100% carbon dioxide

True or False: The stratosphere is the atmospheric layer where meteors burn up.

• True

• False

Explain how convection contributes to weather patterns.

• Convection involves the direct transfer of heat through contact.

• Convection is the movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking, driving weather patterns.

• Convection is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

• Convection is the process of water vapor condensing into clouds.

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How does air pressure change with altitude, and what tool is used to measure it?

• Air pressure increases with altitude; measured by a thermometer.

• Air pressure decreases with altitude; measured by a barometer.

• Air pressure remains constant with altitude; measured by an anemometer.

• Air pressure decreases with altitude; measured by a hygrometer.

True or False: The Coriolis Effect causes moving air to curve due to Earth's rotation.

• True

• False

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Analyze how the presence of the ozone layer in the stratosphere affects life on Earth.

• The ozone layer absorbs harmful UV radiation, protecting living organisms from DNA damage.

• The ozone layer reflects sunlight, causing global cooling.

• The ozone layer traps heat, contributing to global warming.

• The ozone layer increases the amount of oxygen available for breathing.

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Evaluate the impact of ocean currents on global climate.

• Ocean currents have no significant impact on global climate.

• Ocean currents distribute heat around the planet, influencing climate patterns and weather systems.

• Ocean currents only affect the climate of coastal regions.

• Ocean currents cause the Earth's rotation to slow down.

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During a science class, Olivia and her friends were discussing how energy from the Sun reaches Earth. What is the primary method of energy transfer from the Sun to Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

True or False: The mesosphere is the coldest atmospheric layer.

• True

• False

How do human activities contribute to climate change?

• By decreasing greenhouse gas emissions

• By increasing greenhouse gas emissions, leading to global warming

• By reducing the Earth's temperature

• By stabilizing the Earth's climate

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