The Atmosphere

Which statement about the Troposphere is true?

• Temperatures reach their coldest in this layer.

• Its temperature ranges from around 20°C to -55°C.

• It is the closest layer of the atmosphere to the sun.

• It contains the Ozone layer.

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Which layer of the atmosphere protects the Earth from meteorites?

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

As a warm moist air mass moving northward collides with a strong cold air mass moving southward, what observations will most likely be made?

• Clouds begin to form

• Wind dies down

• Temperatures increase

• Thick fog develops

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A large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughout is called:

• air mass

• air

• pressure system

• thunder storm

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If a mT (maritime tropical) air mass moves into North Carolina, we would expect to have:

• Cold air, high humidity

• Warm air, low humidity

• Warm air, high humidity

• Cold air, low humidity

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A cP (continental polar) air mass will bring what type of weather to an area?

• Warm and humid

• Warm and dry

• Cold and dry

• Cold and humid

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Which statement best explains why the force of a hurricane diminishes (loses energy) as the hurricane moves over land?

• The winds start to spin clockwise.

• The supply of warm, moist air decreases.

• The sea level rises on the coast.

• A high pressure area develops.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

If a stationary front takes place during the winter (temperature below 32 degrees Fahrenheit), what type of weather would we see?

• Week long snow

• Week long sunshine

• Week long thunderstorms

• Week long rain

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What are rapidly rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground and can cause significant damage due to their intense winds?

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Cyclones

• Typhoons

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What role does the Earth's surface play in the temperature profile of the troposphere?

• It radiates heat back into the atmosphere, warming the troposphere.

• It cools the atmosphere by increasing humidity levels.

• It has no significant impact on the temperature profile of the troposphere.

• It reflects sunlight, which cools the troposphere.

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