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Praxis 5005 science latest 2023 graded A
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Praxis 5005 science latest 2023 graded A Plate tectonics Theory that explains the movement of the continents and changes in the crust caused by internal forces 
Plates Blocks of the crust and upper mantle 
Lithosphere Plates of Earth's crust and upper mantle that are broken into the nine large plates 
Divergence Creates new oceanic crust when hot mantle rises and separates 
Convergence Oceanic crust collides with another plate, making a trench and volcanic activity. OR 2 continent plates collid...
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ATMO Exam 1
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ATMO Exam 1 
 
The atmosphere is composed mainly of what two gases? - Nitrogen (78%) & Oxygen (21%) 
 
Where is ozone found and why is it important? - Stratosphere: it absorbs UV rays (up to 
30km) 
Troposphere: Near the ground, it acts as a pollutant (10-17km) 
 
Which component has the biggest variation from place to place? - Water vapor is the main 
variable constituent (up to 4%), 
followed by CO2 
 
A compound is added to the air at a rate of 2 Tg/year, and removed at this same rate. If the...
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5905 Science Praxis Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
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core 
: Center of the earth; composed of iron and some nickel; solid inner core & liquid 
outer core 
mantle 
: the layer of of earth outside the core; mostly solid and makes up about 70% of 
Earth's volume 
crust 
: the rocky outer shell of the planet 
lithosphere 
: thin, upper part of the mantle and the outermost crust; the rock consists of 
cooler, brittle rock 
asthenosphere 
: below the lithosphere; contains malleable rock that can move over time 
igneous rock 
: molten magma that has ...
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EPA 608 CORE PRACTICE TEST WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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All Refrigerant Oils are Hygroscopic: 
False 
 
 
A violation of the Clean Air Act, including improper record keeping, is subject to a penalty of a fine of up to _____ per day per violation: 
$44,539 per day 
 
 
 
Lifetime of CFCs is believed to be in the range ______ : 
20 to 100 years CFCs are highly stable in lower atmosphere and have a lifetime of about 20 to 100 years. This higher lifetime helps in diffusing CFCs into stratosphere where CFC molecule react with UV radiation depleting ozone ...
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WX 201 - Exam #1 Questions and Answers
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WX 201 - Exam #1 Questions and Answers 
Permanent Gases in the Atmosphere 
Constant concentration in the atmosphere 
78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, 1% Other Gases: Argon, Neon, Helium, Krypton, Hydrogen 
 
 
Variable Gases in the Atmosphere 
The amount/concentration in the atmosphere varies or changes 
Includes: Water Vapor, Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Ozone 
 
 
Sources 
produce gases 
Ex: decaying plants/animals, volcanoes, photosynthesis 
 
 
Sinks 
deplete (remove) gases 
Ex: soil bacteria, resp...
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WX 201 Exam 1 |Complete And Graded A+
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WX 201 Exam 1 |Complete And Graded A+ 
Permanent Gases in the Atmosphere 
Constant concentration in the atmosphere 
78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, 1% Other Gases: Argon, Neon, Helium, Krypton, Hydrogen 
 
 
Variable Gases in the Atmosphere 
The amount/concentration in the atmosphere varies or changes 
Includes: Water Vapor, Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Ozone 
 
 
Sources 
produce gases 
Ex: decaying plants/animals, volcanoes, photosynthesis 
 
 
Sinks 
deplete (remove) gases 
Ex: soil bacteria, resp...
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PPL Exam – Meteorology |Study Questions Solved 100% Correct
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Where does majority of weather occur? - Troposphere 
How high is the troposphere in Polar regions? - 25,000 to 35,000 feet 
How high is the troposphere in Equatorial regions? - 50,000 to 60,000 feet 
What are the 4 levels of the atmosphere in order from the bottom up? - 1. Troposphere 
2. Stratosphere 
3. Mesosphere 
4. Thermosphere
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APES Unit 4 Review questions and answers 2024 updated to pass
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APES Unit 4 ReviewWeather - correct answer Short-term conditions of the atmosphere in a local area 
 
Climate - correct answer Average weather over a long period (several decades) 
 
Trophosphere - correct answer Layer of Earth closest to earth; densest; where weather occurs 
 
Stratosphere - correct answer Layer of Earth next closest to earth; next densest; contains ozone layer 
 
Mesosphere - correct answer Layer of Earth 3rd closest to earth 
 
Thermosphere - correct answer Layer of Ear...
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EGEE 101 Exam 3; Quiz Questions; Questions & Answers 100% Correct
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EGEE 101 Exam 3; Quiz Questions; Questions & 
Answers 100% Correct 
Where is the Ozone Layer? Correct answer-Stratosphere 
Ground level ozone is a Correct answer-secondary pollutant 
Smog is more common in the winter Correct answer-false 
PM2.5 is worse for your health than PM10 Correct answer-True 
2.5- organic compounds, metals 
10-dust, pollen, mould
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Meteorology Exam 1 || A+ Guaranteed.
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What is the atmosphere? correct answers layer of gases that surround the Earth 
 
What are the most abundant gases in the atmosphere? correct answers Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon 
 
What are permanent gases in the atmosphere? correct answers gases that remain constant (nitrogen and oxygen) 
 
What are variable gases in the atmosphere? correct answers fluctuate at any given time in the atmosphere (water vapor, carbon dioxide) 
 
How is carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere? correct answers the d...
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