Question 1

1. The effect of Earth's rotation on winds is called :

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Coriolis Effect

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Water Cycle

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Local Winds

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Global Winds

Question 2

2. What this diagram illustrates:​​

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The water cycle

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The air cycle

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The vapor cycle

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The precipitation cycle

Question 3

3. Layer of atmosphere where weather occurs

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 4

4. Most of the water on Earth is in this form:

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Salt water

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Glaciers

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Water vapor

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Fresh water

Question 5

5. When cooler air over the water flows toward land, a ___________ is formed

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Sea Breeze

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Coriolis Effect

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Land Breeze

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Infiltration

Question 6

6. What causes wind?

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Uneven heating of the earth

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Magnetic force fields

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Ocean tides

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Gravitational pull of the sun

Question 7

7. What is the driving force for Earth's water cycle?

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Energy from the sun

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Energy from the land

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Energy from agriculture

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Energy from the ocean

Question 8

8. How do differences in air pressure affect the movement of air?

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Air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

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Air always moves from east to west

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Air moves from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure

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Air moves from low altitudes to high altitudes

Question 9

9. Which statement correctly describes the properties of cold air?

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More dense and more pressure than warm air

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Less dense and more pressure than warm air

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Less dense and less pressure than warm air

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More dense and less pressure than warm air

Question 10

10. What type of winds blow constantly, predictably,  and over long  distances?

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Global winds

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Land breezes

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Sea breezes

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Local winds

Question 11

11. Which activity would reduce human sources of greenhouse gasses?

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Using wind or solar energy to generate electricity

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Increasing the size of livestock herds

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Building more coal-powered power plants

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Monitoring worldwide volcanic activity

Question 12

12. Which of these is an example of a human activity that causes climate change?

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Burning fossil fuels

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Using alternative energy sources

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Removing greenhouse gases

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Increasing ash particles from volcanoes

Question 13

13. As greenhouse gases increase in the atmosphere, which of the following occurs, allowing more heat to be trapped?

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Increased infrared radiation is absorbed.

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Ash particles in the air block sunlight.

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Solar radiation is reflected into space.

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Decreased water vapor causes less cooling of the air.

Question 14

14. Which two factors are included in descriptions of climate?

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Temperature and precipitation

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Temperature and air pressure

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Precipitation and humidity

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Wind conditions and humidity

Question 15

15. Which describes climate?

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Average weather conditions over a long period of time

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Atmospheric changes during one decade

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The current weather occurring at a given time

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The atmosphere around us

Question 16

16. Climate differs in regions of the world because of :

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The difference in the angle of sunlight hitting the earth

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The earth's orbit

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The number of volcanoes found in a region

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The population of the world

Question 17

17. Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Argon

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Methane

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Water vapor

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Carbon dioxide

Question 18

18. Rainfall amount from one storm is an example of:

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Weather

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Climate

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Global Warming

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Humidity

Question 19

19. Which of the following is NOT a predicted effect of climate change?

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Increased levels of fresh water

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Rising sea levels

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Shrinking glaciers

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Increased drought

Question 20

20. Why do scientists look at data from many different sources?

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Using multiple sources makes the data more reliable.

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Scientists need data to do their experiments.

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Different sources need scientists to work on their research.

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Many scientists get paid by multiple sources.

Question 21

21. What occurs when one air mass is replaced by another air mass in a particular area?

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Wind

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Increased temperatures

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Clouds

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Clear weather

Question 22

22. Which is a NATURAL activity that contributes to climate change?

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Volcanic eruptions

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Burning fossil fuels

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Agricultural activities

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Deforestation

Question 23

23.  What does the following chart show?

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As carbon dioxide increases, temperature increases.

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As carbon dioxide decreases, temperature increases.

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There is no relationship between carbon dioxide and temperature.

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As carbon dioxide increases, temperature decreases.

Question 24

24.  What does the following graph show?

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As population increases, carbon emissions increase.

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There is not enough information to describe the trend.

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There is no relationship between population and carbon emissions.

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As population increases, carbon emissions decrease.

Question 25

25.  What does the graph show?

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As sea surface temperature increases, tropical storm power increases.

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As tropical storms get stronger they do more damage.

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As sea surface temperature increases, tropical storm power decreases.

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There is no correlation between temperature and storm power.

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