14.1 The Atmosphere

What is meteorology?

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The study of the Earth's atmosphere and its physical processes

• The study of oceans and marine life

• The study of the solar system

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the long-term average, and climate is the daily condition.

• Weather is what is happening in the atmosphere at a specific time, and climate is the average over time.

• They are the same thing.

• Weather only includes temperature, while climate includes temperature and precipitation.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences weather?

• Air temperature

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• The color of clothing

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What is the primary source of energy for Earth's weather?

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

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What is the atmosphere?

• A solid layer of gases surrounding the Earth

• A thin blanket of gases and particles surrounding the Earth

• The liquid layer of the Earth

• The core of the Earth

Which gases make up 99% of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen

• Oxygen and hydrogen

• Nitrogen and oxygen

• Nitrogen and carbon dioxide

What is the role of ozone in the atmosphere?

• It helps in photosynthesis.

• It absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

• It creates oxygen.

• It traps heat to create the greenhouse effect.

What are greenhouse gases?

• Gases that cool the Earth

• Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere

• Gases that are only harmful

• Gases that make up most of the atmosphere

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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is humidity?

• The measure of air pressure

• The amount of water vapor in the air

• The speed of the wind

• The temperature of the air

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