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Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the lowest and where weather occurs?
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the lowest and where weather occurs?
- Stratosphere
- Mesosphere
- Troposphere (correct)
- Thermosphere
What is the temperature range in the tropical region of the troposphere?
What is the temperature range in the tropical region of the troposphere?
- -51°C to -60°F
- -79°C to -51°C
- -79°C to -110°F (correct)
- -110°F to -60°F
At what rate does the air temperature decrease with altitude in the troposphere?
At what rate does the air temperature decrease with altitude in the troposphere?
- 3.5°C per 1,000m
- 5.5°C per 1,000m (correct)
- 9.5°C per 1,000m
- 7.5°C per 1,000m
Which layer of the atmosphere extends upward from about 12km in the tropical region?
Which layer of the atmosphere extends upward from about 12km in the tropical region?
In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere does adiabatic cooling take place?
In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere does adiabatic cooling take place?
What phenomenon occurs when air is forced to rise over a mountain range, causing cooling and cloud formation on the windward side?
What phenomenon occurs when air is forced to rise over a mountain range, causing cooling and cloud formation on the windward side?
Which term describes the dry region on the leeward side of a mountain range resulting from adiabatic warming and descending air?
Which term describes the dry region on the leeward side of a mountain range resulting from adiabatic warming and descending air?
'Chinook' winds are an example of which type of wind?
'Chinook' winds are an example of which type of wind?
'Santa Ana' winds are known for their warm, dry nature and are typically experienced in which region?
'Santa Ana' winds are known for their warm, dry nature and are typically experienced in which region?
What type of precipitation occurs when moist air is forced to rise over a mountain range and cools, leading to condensation and rain on the windward side?
What type of precipitation occurs when moist air is forced to rise over a mountain range and cools, leading to condensation and rain on the windward side?
