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An example of an absolute location is
Earth's first atmosphere ( approximatey 4.6 billion years ago) was most likey composed of _
Earth's first atmosphere ( approximatey 4.6 billion years ago) was most likey composed of _
Atmospheric concentrations of __ can vary significantly depending on time and location
Atmospheric concentrations of __ can vary significantly depending on time and location
The minimum daily temperature typically occurs at__.
The minimum daily temperature typically occurs at__.
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Pike's Peak is located 36 kilometers( 22 mi ) west of Colorado Springs. What is this statement describing?
Pike's Peak is located 36 kilometers( 22 mi ) west of Colorado Springs. What is this statement describing?
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The point on Earth's orbit around the Sun when the two bodies are farthest apart is called
The point on Earth's orbit around the Sun when the two bodies are farthest apart is called
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Together, the intensity and_ of solar radiation are two major factors that influence the warming and cooling of places on Earth during the days and over the seasons.
Together, the intensity and_ of solar radiation are two major factors that influence the warming and cooling of places on Earth during the days and over the seasons.
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The most variable of the atmospheric gases is __ which can range from 0.02 % to 4% by volume.
The most variable of the atmospheric gases is __ which can range from 0.02 % to 4% by volume.
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Lines of latitude on map represent the distance __ from the __.
Lines of latitude on map represent the distance __ from the __.
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As the temperature of a body increases, it will radiate energy at __ wavelengths.
As the temperature of a body increases, it will radiate energy at __ wavelengths.
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The absolute temperature scale that contains np negative numbers is the __ which makes it convenient for scientific computing.
The absolute temperature scale that contains np negative numbers is the __ which makes it convenient for scientific computing.
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When winds blow toward the center of cyclone this is called___.
When winds blow toward the center of cyclone this is called___.
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As the temperature of a parcel air increases, its capacity for water vapor__.
As the temperature of a parcel air increases, its capacity for water vapor__.
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The amount of water vapor in the air compared to the greatest amount of water the air could hold at a given temperature is known as the
The amount of water vapor in the air compared to the greatest amount of water the air could hold at a given temperature is known as the
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which type of fog occurs when a warm moist air mass moves over a cold land mass ?
which type of fog occurs when a warm moist air mass moves over a cold land mass ?
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What two characteristics are used to classify clouds?
What two characteristics are used to classify clouds?
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What determines the classification of clouds?
What determines the classification of clouds?
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What are the two main factors that determine a cloud's classification?
What are the two main factors that determine a cloud's classification?
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What characteristics are used to identify different types of clouds?
What characteristics are used to identify different types of clouds?
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On what basis are clouds classified?
On what basis are clouds classified?
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What happens to the air's capacity for water vapor when it is warmed?
What happens to the air's capacity for water vapor when it is warmed?
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Why are midlatitude continental west coasts generally wet?
Why are midlatitude continental west coasts generally wet?
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What is unusual about the property of water?
What is unusual about the property of water?
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What type of fog occurs when cold ground surfaces lose thermal energy to space?
What type of fog occurs when cold ground surfaces lose thermal energy to space?
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What is the temperature at which an unsaturated parcel of air becomes saturated?
What is the temperature at which an unsaturated parcel of air becomes saturated?
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What type of cloud is associated with low-layered gray overcast skies?
What type of cloud is associated with low-layered gray overcast skies?
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What are the three main types of clouds?
What are the three main types of clouds?
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What characteristic do Cumulus and Stratus clouds have in common?
What characteristic do Cumulus and Stratus clouds have in common?
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What is the main difference between Cirrus and Cumulus clouds?
What is the main difference between Cirrus and Cumulus clouds?
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Which type of cloud is commonly associated with fair weather?
Which type of cloud is commonly associated with fair weather?
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Clouds with nimbo or nimbus in their name are associated with
Clouds with nimbo or nimbus in their name are associated with
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What type of cloud is formed by rapidly rising columns of air?
What type of cloud is formed by rapidly rising columns of air?
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Under which condition does frontal precipitation occur?
Under which condition does frontal precipitation occur?
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What is the state of air when it holds all the water vapor it can?
What is the state of air when it holds all the water vapor it can?
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Which type of cloud is commonly associated with severe storms?
Which type of cloud is commonly associated with severe storms?
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What is the result of a warmer air mass rising over a colder air mass?
What is the result of a warmer air mass rising over a colder air mass?
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which of the following would make the atmosphere more stable.
which of the following would make the atmosphere more stable.
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Areas of high atmospheric pressure are also known as__.
Areas of high atmospheric pressure are also known as__.
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Where does almost all of the earth's weather occur?
Where does almost all of the earth's weather occur?
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The air is extremely thin and the atmospheric pressure is quite low. The percentage of nitrogen and oxygen in this layer is about the same as it is at Earth's surface, but contains far fewer oxygen molecules.
The air is extremely thin and the atmospheric pressure is quite low. The percentage of nitrogen and oxygen in this layer is about the same as it is at Earth's surface, but contains far fewer oxygen molecules.
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In this layer, collisions between gas molecules and atoms are so infrequent that fast-moving lighter molecules can actually escape Earth's gravitational pull, and shoot off into space.
In this layer, collisions between gas molecules and atoms are so infrequent that fast-moving lighter molecules can actually escape Earth's gravitational pull, and shoot off into space.
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This layer is well stirred and contains all of the weather that we are familiar with on Earth and where temperature decreases with height.
This layer is well stirred and contains all of the weather that we are familiar with on Earth and where temperature decreases with height.
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In this layer, oxygen molecules (O2) absorb energetic solar rays making it the warmest part of the atmosphere. This is also the location where the bulk of the ionosphere lies.
In this layer, oxygen molecules (O2) absorb energetic solar rays making it the warmest part of the atmosphere. This is also the location where the bulk of the ionosphere lies.
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In this layer, air temperature begins to increase with height producing a temperature inversion, which reduces the amount of vertical motion. This is also the layer in which the ozone layer lies
In this layer, air temperature begins to increase with height producing a temperature inversion, which reduces the amount of vertical motion. This is also the layer in which the ozone layer lies
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As altitude increases in the atmosphere, air density decreases in a very similar way to:
As altitude increases in the atmosphere, air density decreases in a very similar way to:
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In the stratosphere, temperature initially _______ and then _______ with height until we reach the stratopause.
In the stratosphere, temperature initially _______ and then _______ with height until we reach the stratopause.
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What gas in the upper atmosphere shields Earth's surface from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays?
What gas in the upper atmosphere shields Earth's surface from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays?
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On a surface weather map, the letters H and L refer to regions of high and low _______.
On a surface weather map, the letters H and L refer to regions of high and low _______.
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In a temperature inversion, air temperature _______.
In a temperature inversion, air temperature _______.
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Near Earth's surface, _______ occupies about 78% and _______ about 21% of the total volume of dry air.
Near Earth's surface, _______ occupies about 78% and _______ about 21% of the total volume of dry air.
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What is the primary source of molecular oxygen (O2) in Earth's early atmosphere?
What is the primary source of molecular oxygen (O2) in Earth's early atmosphere?
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Which of the following gases is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?
Which of the following gases is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?
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What is the term for a region in the atmosphere where air temperature remains constant with height?
What is the term for a region in the atmosphere where air temperature remains constant with height?
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What type of storm system is also known as an extratropical cyclone?
What type of storm system is also known as an extratropical cyclone?
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What is the term for a towering cloud, or cluster of clouds, accompanied by thunder, lightning, strong gusty winds, and heavy rain?
What is the term for a towering cloud, or cluster of clouds, accompanied by thunder, lightning, strong gusty winds, and heavy rain?
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Which gas is responsible for the temperature inversion in the stratosphere?
Which gas is responsible for the temperature inversion in the stratosphere?
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What is the primary source of water vapor and carbon dioxide for Earth's early atmosphere?
What is the primary source of water vapor and carbon dioxide for Earth's early atmosphere?
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What is the layer of the atmosphere where almost all of the earth's weather occurs?
What is the layer of the atmosphere where almost all of the earth's weather occurs?
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What is the gas that absorbs most of the harmful ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere?
What is the gas that absorbs most of the harmful ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere?
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What is the direction of wind around a surface high pressure?
What is the direction of wind around a surface high pressure?
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What are tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere called?
What are tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere called?
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What is the hottest atmospheric layer?
What is the hottest atmospheric layer?
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What is the primary source of oxygen in the atmosphere?
What is the primary source of oxygen in the atmosphere?
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What is the variable gas in the earth's atmosphere?
What is the variable gas in the earth's atmosphere?
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What is the weather element that involves the horizontal movement of air?
What is the weather element that involves the horizontal movement of air?
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The Mercator projection greatly exaggerates the size of areas in the high latitude regions.
The Mercator projection greatly exaggerates the size of areas in the high latitude regions.
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The hydrologic cycle for the earth system as a whole can be considered a closed system because there is no gain or loss of water
The hydrologic cycle for the earth system as a whole can be considered a closed system because there is no gain or loss of water
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Ocean currents play a significant role in helping to equalize the heat imbalance between the tropical and polar regions.
Ocean currents play a significant role in helping to equalize the heat imbalance between the tropical and polar regions.
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One characteristic of a great circle is that it must pass through both the north and south poles.
One characteristic of a great circle is that it must pass through both the north and south poles.
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The specific heat of water is greater than that of land.
The specific heat of water is greater than that of land.
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A wind is named for the direction toward which it blows.
A wind is named for the direction toward which it blows.
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A substance can be cooled below absolute zero.
A substance can be cooled below absolute zero.
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Systems analysis involves defining a system, breaking the system down into its components, and examining how the components interact with one another.
Systems analysis involves defining a system, breaking the system down into its components, and examining how the components interact with one another.
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The albedo of snow is generally low, while that of an evergreen forest is relatively high.
The albedo of snow is generally low, while that of an evergreen forest is relatively high.
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A geostrophic wind will flow perpendicular to isobars.
A geostrophic wind will flow perpendicular to isobars.
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Closely spaced isobars on a map indicate a strong pressure gradient
Closely spaced isobars on a map indicate a strong pressure gradient
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The closer the dew point temperature is to the actual air temperature, the lower the relative humidity.
The closer the dew point temperature is to the actual air temperature, the lower the relative humidity.
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The farther apart contour lines are on an isoline map, the steeper the gradient.
The farther apart contour lines are on an isoline map, the steeper the gradient.
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Negative feedback is an "unnatural process" that is generally detrimental to the functioning of an environmental system.
Negative feedback is an "unnatural process" that is generally detrimental to the functioning of an environmental system.
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The distance of earth from the sun plays a major role in the determination of the seasons.
The distance of earth from the sun plays a major role in the determination of the seasons.
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Frost is dew that forms, but then freezes.
Frost is dew that forms, but then freezes.
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Study Notes
Atmospheric Characteristics
- The atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen by volume
- The atmospheric pressure increases with decreasing altitude
- Air density decreases with increasing altitude, similar to air pressure
Cloud Formation
- Clouds are generally named based on two characteristics: height and shape
- Cumulus clouds are associated with fair weather, while cumulonimbus clouds are associated with severe storms
- Stratus clouds are low-lying and often cover the entire sky
- Fog occurs when a warm, moist air mass moves over a cold land mass (advection fog) or when the ground cools rapidly (radiation fog)
Atmospheric Layers
- The troposphere is the lowest layer, where weather occurs
- The stratosphere is the layer where ozone is found and temperature increases with altitude
- The mesosphere is the layer where temperature decreases with altitude
- The thermosphere is the hottest layer, where temperature increases with altitude
Weather and Climate
- Weather refers to the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place
- Climate refers to the average conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time
- Climate is influenced by greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor
- The greenhouse effect is enhanced by the addition of water vapor to the atmosphere
Atmospheric Processes
- Outgassing is the process by which gases are released from the Earth's interior
- Photosynthesis is a process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere
- Respiration is a process by which oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide is produced
- Fuel combustion and volcanic activity also affect the atmosphere
Atmospheric Gases
- The most abundant gases in the atmosphere are nitrogen and oxygen
- Water vapor is a variable gas that shows significant variation in concentration
- Carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere through photosynthesis
- Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas
Atmospheric Phenomena
- The "ozone hole" is observed above Antarctica
- Aerosols are tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere
- High pressure regions are associated with clear skies and fair weather
- Wind direction is described as the direction from which the wind is blowing
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Test your knowledge on Earth's atmosphere, climate change, and related principles. This quiz covers the composition of the atmosphere, climate change principles, and more.
