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WX 201 Test 1 Questions and Answers In the atmosphere Cold air sinks and warm air rises Weather State of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, moisture, pressure, etc. Climate Average or generally prevailing conditions Most abundant gases Nitrogen (78), Oxygen (21), Argon (.93) Which gas has a variable concentration, dependent upon location? Carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, water vapor What are the most common greenhouse gases? CO2, Methane, Ozone ...

APES Unit 5 Climate and Land Use Question and answers 100% correct 2023/2024Layers of the Atmosphere - correct answer troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere. A further region at about 500 km above the Earth's surface is called the exosphere Troposphere - correct answer Closest layer to Earth Densest layer Weather occurs Stratosphere - correct answer Ozone layer: pale blue gas composed of molecules made up of three oxygen atoms (O3) Absorbs UV-B and UV-C radiation Cli...

layers of atmosphere (in order) - correct answertroposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere describe temperature changes that take place from one layer of atmosphere to the next - correct answertroposphere-temp decreases, as altitude increases stratosphere-temp increases as alt. increases, mesosphere-temp decreases as alt increases thermosphere-temp increases as alt increases What major factor influences temperature change in each atmospheric layer? - correct answeraltitude A...

ISP 203B Exam 1& 2 || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) ISP 203B Exam 1& 2 || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) The Earth is made up of several systems. Which of the following systems have the most influence atmospheric hazards? A. Lithosphere B. Atmosphere C. Biosphere D. Hydrosphere E. Both B & D - ANSWER - E. Both B & D The basics elements of weather are: A. Clouds and wind B. Energy and water C. Heat and pressure D. Temperature and shear - ANSWER - B. Energy and water Approx...

The 4 layers of the atmosphere (bottom to top) Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere A region of the atmosphere where electrons are gained or lost Ionosphere The rate of decrease with an increase in height for pressure and temperature Lapse Rate A region of the atmosphere where ozone is created Ozonosphere A global area of calm winds Doldrums Global winds that move toward the

SDSU Oceanography 100 Final Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the origin of the Earth? Formed out of a solar nebula What are the origins of Life? Archaea - the oldest origin of life on Earth What is kinetic energy? The energy of motion What is heat energy? Energy created by particles of matter rubbing together What is density? A measurement of the amount of matter in a given volume of something. (mass per unit volume) What is convection? Transfer of heat throu...

Weather correct answers refers to the state of the atmosphere (physical conditions) at any given time or place Climate correct answers describes the "average weather" of a region The standard averaging period is 30 years according to the WMO What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere? correct answers Nitrogen What are the major components of the atmosphere? correct answers nitrogen: 78% oxygen: 21% trace gasses (includes argon, carbon dioxide): 1% What are the variable comp...

OSU Geog 1900 Midterm 1 Questions and Answers 100% Solved What are the 3 "permanent" gases in the atmosphere nitrogen (N2, 78%), Oxygyn (O2, 20%), Argon (Ar, 1%) What are the four "variable gases in the atmosphere? Water Vapor (H2O), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Ozone (O3), Methane (CH4) What are the layers of the atmosphere starting with the Earth's surface and moving upwards? 1. Troposphere 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Thermosphere How are layers of the atmosphere generally diffe...

NAVY ASVAB LATEST EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Newton's First Law of Motion states that objects in motion remain in motion unless acted upon by an outside force, and objects at rest stay at rest unless acted upon by an outside force. This statement is also referred to as the law of A. Momentum B. Inertia C. Friction D. Force Correct Answer: B. Interia Newton's First Law of Motion is also referred to as the law of inertia. Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist change in motion...

What are the layers of the atmosphere? correct answers -exosphere -thermosphere -mesosphere -stratosphere -troposphere how does temperature behave with height? correct answers Temperature decreases with height in the troposphere. how does pressure behave with height? correct answers Pressure decreases with height in the atmosphere. Almost all of Earth's weather occurs in the: correct answers Troposphere Soil dust, salt from ocean waves, forest fire smoke, volcanic ash particles,...