The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology, 12e (Lutgens/Tarbuck/Tasa)
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Atmosphere
1) The term meteorology:
A) can be used interchangeably with climate because they have the same meaning.
B) is the study of the atmosphere and its related weather systems.
C) is the study of the long-term average weather conditions at a given location.
D) is the study of meteors and their effects on the atmosphere.
Answer: B
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2) This country has the greatest variety of weather in the world.
A) China
B) United States
C) South Africa
D) Australia
E) Russia
Answer: B
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3) Which of the following statements is an expression of climate?
,A) Big Rapids, MI, recorded six inches of snowfall today.
B) Tornado warnings are in effect for Oklahoma City, OK.
C) February is the wettest month in Los Angeles, CA, with an average rainfall of 3.92
inches.
D) Tomorrow's high is forecasted to be 67°F.
Answer: C
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4) A primary difference between the concepts of weather and climate is the:
A) measuring technique used.
B) type of weather elements measured.
C) temperature scale used.
D) time period involved.
Answer: D
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,5) The BEST definition of the term climate is:
A) a comprehensive statistical analysis of aggregate weather conditions in a specific
place or region.
B) average weather over a long period of time.
C) identical to the definition of meteorology.
D) the weather occurring in the atmosphere at a specific place and time.
Answer: A
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6) The basic elements of weather and climate include all of the following, except:
A) the humidity of the air.
B) the temperature of the air.
C) the pressure of the air.
D) the chemical composition of the air.
E) the type and amount of cloudiness.
Answer: D
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7) In the process of scientific inquiry, a theory is best defined as:
A) the initial formulation of an idea based on a few observed facts.
B) a "best guess" that may explain how something works, but is as yet untested and
unproven.
, C) a hypothesis that has been extensively tested and is generally accepted by the
scientific community.
D) a final solution to a scientific problem that is proven correct and will never be
disproven.
Answer: C
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8) The primary function of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission is to:
A) provide satellite data about precipitation in the low latitudes, over both land and water.
B) aid in the reconstruction of past climates in the tropics.
C) forecast the tracks of hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere.
D) utilize remote sensing to measure precipitation amounts in uninhabited rain forests.
Answer: A
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Chapter 1 Introduction to the Atmosphere
1) The term meteorology:
A) can be used interchangeably with climate because they have the same meaning.
B) is the study of the atmosphere and its related weather systems.
C) is the study of the long-term average weather conditions at a given location.
D) is the study of meteors and their effects on the atmosphere.
Answer: B
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2) This country has the greatest variety of weather in the world.
A) China
B) United States
C) South Africa
D) Australia
E) Russia
Answer: B
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Nat. Geog. Stand: 4: Physical and Human Characteristics of Places
3) Which of the following statements is an expression of climate?
,A) Big Rapids, MI, recorded six inches of snowfall today.
B) Tornado warnings are in effect for Oklahoma City, OK.
C) February is the wettest month in Los Angeles, CA, with an average rainfall of 3.92
inches.
D) Tomorrow's high is forecasted to be 67°F.
Answer: C
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4) A primary difference between the concepts of weather and climate is the:
A) measuring technique used.
B) type of weather elements measured.
C) temperature scale used.
D) time period involved.
Answer: D
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
Nat. Geog. Stand: 7: Physical Processes that Shape Earth
,5) The BEST definition of the term climate is:
A) a comprehensive statistical analysis of aggregate weather conditions in a specific
place or region.
B) average weather over a long period of time.
C) identical to the definition of meteorology.
D) the weather occurring in the atmosphere at a specific place and time.
Answer: A
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6) The basic elements of weather and climate include all of the following, except:
A) the humidity of the air.
B) the temperature of the air.
C) the pressure of the air.
D) the chemical composition of the air.
E) the type and amount of cloudiness.
Answer: D
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7) In the process of scientific inquiry, a theory is best defined as:
A) the initial formulation of an idea based on a few observed facts.
B) a "best guess" that may explain how something works, but is as yet untested and
unproven.
, C) a hypothesis that has been extensively tested and is generally accepted by the
scientific community.
D) a final solution to a scientific problem that is proven correct and will never be
disproven.
Answer: C
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8) The primary function of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission is to:
A) provide satellite data about precipitation in the low latitudes, over both land and water.
B) aid in the reconstruction of past climates in the tropics.
C) forecast the tracks of hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere.
D) utilize remote sensing to measure precipitation amounts in uninhabited rain forests.
Answer: A
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