ATMS 1002 Unit 1 - Properties of the Atmosphere -
Atmospheric Forces and How the Wind Blows Test
With Solution
How does the average speed of air molecules influence the atmosphere? -
ANSWER It determines the air temperature.
The altitude of the tropopause varies with latitude. Where is the tropopause
the highest? - ANSWER in the tropics
True or False
A high value of air temperature corresponds to a low saturation vapor
pressure. - ANSWER False
Which statement best defines the convention for identification of wind
direction? - ANSWER the direction from which the wind is blowing
True or False
The tropopause is the layer of the atmosphere where most significant
weather occurs. - ANSWER True
True or False
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