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What is the primary reason for the constant motion of the atmosphere?
What is the primary reason for the constant motion of the atmosphere?
- Presence of polar cells
- Uneven heating of the Earth's surface (correct)
- Increased water vapor content in the air
- Decrease in oxygen density with altitude
At what altitude does the Troposphere extend up to?
At what altitude does the Troposphere extend up to?
- 15,000 feet
- 25,000 feet
- 20,000 feet (correct)
- 30,000 feet
Which layer of the atmosphere is associated with stable air and sometimes clouds?
Which layer of the atmosphere is associated with stable air and sometimes clouds?
- Thermosphere
- Troposphere
- Stratosphere (correct)
- Mesosphere
What is the primary composition of Earth's atmosphere?
What is the primary composition of Earth's atmosphere?
What force causes changes in air movement and pressure in the atmosphere?
What force causes changes in air movement and pressure in the atmosphere?
At sea level, what is the standard atmospheric pressure in PSI (Pounds per Square Inch)?
At sea level, what is the standard atmospheric pressure in PSI (Pounds per Square Inch)?
What is the term used to describe an elongated area of high pressure?
What is the term used to describe an elongated area of high pressure?
In which part of the Earth's atmosphere do we find the mesosphere?
In which part of the Earth's atmosphere do we find the mesosphere?
What is the force created by the rotation of the Earth that significantly affects motion over large distances?
What is the force created by the rotation of the Earth that significantly affects motion over large distances?
In which hemisphere does air deflect to the right due to the Coriolis effect?
In which hemisphere does air deflect to the right due to the Coriolis effect?
What is the standard atmospheric pressure in units of inches of mercury at sea level?
What is the standard atmospheric pressure in units of inches of mercury at sea level?
In which zone does the flow break up into distinct cells near the North Pole?
In which zone does the flow break up into distinct cells near the North Pole?
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