Atmospheric Science Quiz: Tropopause and International Standard Atmosphere

DeliciousLapisLazuli avatar
DeliciousLapisLazuli
·
·
Download

Start Quiz

Study Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the approximate average height of the tropopause over the Equator?

11 km

In the International Standard Atmosphere, what is the decrease in temperature with height below 11 km?

0.6°C/100 m

At a certain position, the temperature on the 300 hPa chart is -54°C. What is the most likely temperature at FL350 according to the significant weather chart?

-60°C

What is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere called?

<p>Tropopause</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the height of the tropopause normally vary with latitude in the Northern Hemisphere?

<p>It decreases from south to north</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Quizzes Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser