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1. Review for Chapter 37 & 38 Mrs. Senger

2. The Earth�s oceans likely evolved From the condensation of water vapor in the hyrogen-oxygen rich atm With the accumulation of rainfall From the condensation of water vapor from volcanic eruptions As the Earth cooled

3. The Earth�s oceans likely evolved From the condensation of water vapor in the hyrogen-oxygen rich atm With the accumulation of rainfall From the condensation of water vapor from volcanic eruptions As the Earth cooled

4. The earth�s earliest atm was lacking in Carbon dioxide Photosynthesis Free oxygen Hydrogen

5. The earth�s earliest atm was lacking in Carbon dioxide Photosynthesis Free oxygen Hydrogen

6. The process of photosynthesis is important because photosynthesis Allows plants to grow to larger size Is an energy source that drives the metabolic process Converts carbon dioxide and water to hydrogen & free oxygen All of these

7. The process of photosynthesis is important because photosynthesis Allows plants to grow to larger size Is an energy source that drives the metabolic process Converts carbon dioxide and water to hydrogen & free oxygen All of these

8. The atm is divided into several layers. The troposphere is the The atmosphere's 3rd layer and the thickest layer Lowest layer and the thickest layer, where earth�s weather occurs Lowest layer and the thinnest, where the earth�s weather occurs None of these

9. The atm is divided into several layers. The troposphere is the The atmosphere's 3rd layer and the thickest layer Lowest layer and the thickest layer, where earth�s weather occurs Lowest layer and the thinnest, where the earth�s weather occurs None of these

10. The ozone layer is a region within the Ionosphere Troposphere Mesosphere Stratosphere

11. The ozone layer is a region within the Ionosphere Troposphere Mesosphere Stratosphere

12. The layers of the earth�s atm, from top to bottom, are the Troposphere, stratosphere, ozone layer, mesosphere, thermosphere, ionosphere and exosphere Exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, and troposphere Exosphere, ionosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, ozonosphere, stratosphere and troposphere Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere

13. The layers of the earth�s atm, from top to bottom, are the Troposphere, stratosphere, ozone layer, mesosphere, thermosphere, ionosphere and exosphere Exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, and troposphere Exosphere, ionosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, ozonosphere, stratosphere and troposphere Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere

14. The temperature in the thermosphere reaches a whooping 2000 degrees C. This extreme temperature has very little significance because The thermosphere is very far from the Earth�s surface There are not enough air molecules & atoms colliding with one another to generate heat energy There is very little ozone in the air to absorb the solar radiation Few atoms and air molecules in this region move slowly enough to absorb much solar radiation

15. The temperature in the thermosphere reaches a whooping 2000 degrees C. This extreme temperature has very little significance because The thermosphere is very far from the Earth�s surface There are not enough air molecules & atoms colliding with one another to generate heat energy There is very little ozone in the air to absorb the solar radiation Few atoms and air molecules in this region move slowly enough to absorb much solar radiation

16. The ionosphere Is produced by the action of solar radiation and atmospheric atoms Reflects solar ultraviolet & atmospheric atoms Consist of ozone ions Occurs at roughly the same altitude as high clouds

17. The ionosphere Is produced by the action of solar radiation and atmospheric atoms Reflects solar ultraviolet & atmospheric atoms Consist of ozone ions Occurs at roughly the same altitude as high clouds

18. The tilt of the earth�s axis greatly affects the Change of the earth�s seasons Intensity of sunlight that reaches the earth�s surface Hours of daylight All of these

19. The tilt of the earth�s axis greatly affects the Change of the earth�s seasons Intensity of sunlight that reaches the earth�s surface Hours of daylight All of these

20. The angle of the sun�s rays striking the earth�s surface greatly affects the Earth�s seasons Intensity of solar energy received at the earth�s surface Equatorial and polar regions All of these

21. The angle of the sun�s rays striking the earth�s surface greatly affects the Earth�s seasons Intensity of solar energy received at the earth�s surface Equatorial and polar regions All of these

22. The lower atmosphere is directly warmed By the absorption of terrestrial radiation From the weight of the atmosphere above By the emission of terrestrial radiation By incoming solar radiation

23. The lower atmosphere is directly warmed By the absorption of terrestrial radiation From the weight of the atmosphere above By the emission of terrestrial radiation By incoming solar radiation

24. At the end of December, all the Southern Hemisphere is in Summer Winter Darkness Light

25. At the end of December, all the Southern Hemisphere is in Summer Winter Darkness Light

26. Almost all of the earth�s supply of energy come from The Sun Carbon dioxide The earth�s interior The oceans

27. Almost all of the earth�s supply of energy come from The Sun Carbon dioxide The earth�s interior The oceans

28. Air near the equator averages higher temperatures than air near the poles because The oceans near the equator are warmer than those near the poles Polar air is cooled by ice and snow on the ground Infrared radiation is absorbed more readily in equatorial air due to increased levels of carbon dioxide and water vapor Sunlight falls in more vertical position at the equator than near the poles

29. Air near the equator averages higher temperatures than air near the poles because The oceans near the equator are warmer than those near the poles Polar air is cooled by ice and snow on the ground Infrared radiation is absorbed more readily in equatorial air due to increased levels of carbon dioxide and water vapor Sunlight falls in more vertical position at the equator than near the poles

30. Wind is generated in response to Pressure differences Temperature differences The unequal heating of the earth�s surface All of these

31. Wind is generated in response to Pressure differences Temperature differences The unequal heating of the earth�s surface All of these

32. The Coriolis effect greatly affects the path of air circulation, and it is the result of The tilt of the earth The earth�s rotation Global winds All of these

33. If a volume of air is warmed, it expands. After it expands the volume of air expands because it Cools Warms Neither cools or warms Does both

34. If a volume of air is warmed, it expands. After it expands the volume of air expands because it Cools Warms Neither cools or warms Does both

35. The wind blows in response to Pressure differences The earth�s rotation Temperature differences Pressure and temperature differences

36. The wind blows in response to Pressure differences The earth�s rotation Temperature differences Pressure and temperature differences

37. Fresh water leaves the ocean by Precipitation, evaporation and runoff Condensation Evaporation, sublimation and freezing Evaporation and formation of ice

38. Fresh water leaves the ocean by Precipitation, evaporation and runoff Condensation Evaporation, sublimation and freezing Evaporation and formation of ice

39. When precipitation at the ocean surface exceeds evaporation, the salinity of seawater Increases Decreases Stays the same Not enough info

40. When precipitation at the ocean surface exceeds evaporation, the salinity of seawater Increases Decreases Stays the same Not enough info

41. The two most abundant elements that make up the salinity of seawater are Sodium and potassium Chlorine and sulfur Chlorine and sodium Calcium and sulfur

42. The two most abundant elements that make up the salinity of seawater are Sodium and potassium Chlorine and sulfur Chlorine and sodium Calcium and sulfur

43. Most surface ocean currents are due to River flow into the oceans Melting polar glaciers Density differences in vertical profile of the oceans Winds

44. Most surface ocean currents are due to River flow into the oceans Melting polar glaciers Density differences in vertical profile of the oceans Winds

45. Because the Coriolis effect, a wind in the Northern Hemisphere is deflected Upward Downward Toward the right Toward the left

46. Because the Coriolis effect, a wind in the Northern Hemisphere is deflected Upward Downward Toward the right Toward the left

47. Air currents are sensitive to changes in pressure and temperature. In general, air moves from regions of Low pressure to regions of high pressure High temperatures and low pressure to regions of low temperature and high pressure Low temperature and high pressure to regions of high temperature and low pressure High pressure to regions of low pressure

48. Air currents are sensitive to changes in pressure and temperature. In general, air moves from regions of Low pressure to regions of high pressure High temperatures and low pressure to regions of low temperature and high pressure Low temperature and high pressure to regions of high temperature and low pressure High pressure to regions of low pressure

49. The ocean has many layers amongst itself. The layers form due to differences in Salinity Temperature Both neither

50. The ocean has many layers amongst itself. The layers form due to differences in Salinity Temperature Both neither

51. What is the driving force of energy in the planet�s hydrologic cycle? Solar energy Wind Precipitation of water over the oceans The balance of precipitation and evaporation

52. What is the driving force of energy in the planet�s hydrologic cycle? Solar energy Wind Precipitation of water over the oceans The balance of precipitation and evaporation

53. The Coriolis effect greatly affects the path of circulation, and is the result of what? The Earth�s rotation The tilt of the earth Global winds Wind changes

54. The Coriolis effect greatly affects the path of circulation, and is the result of what? The Earth�s rotation The tilt of the earth Global winds Wind changes

55. The changing of a substance from a liquid into a vapor or gas is called Dew point Evaporation Condensation Saturation point

56. The changing of a substance from a liquid into a vapor or gas is called Dew point Evaporation Condensation Saturation point

57. The changing of a vapor into a liquid is called Saturation point Dew point Evaporation Condensation

58. The changing of a vapor into a liquid is called Saturation point Dew point Evaporation Condensation

59. The amount of water vapor the air can hold depends on the air temperature. At higher temperatures the air Is saturated Holds water at dew point Holds less water Can hold more water

60. The amount of water vapor the air can hold depends on the air temperature. At higher temperatures the air Is saturated Holds water at dew point Holds less water Can hold more water

61. The temperature to which air must be cooled for saturation to occur is called Relative humidity Dew point Precipitation Condensation point

62. The temperature to which air must be cooled for saturation to occur is called Relative humidity Dew point Precipitation Condensation point

63. The limit at which the air contains as much moisture as it can hold for a given temperature is called Dew point Saturation Evaporation point Sublimation point

64. The limit at which the air contains as much moisture as it can hold for a given temperature is called Dew point Saturation Evaporation point Sublimation point

65. We feel uncomfortably warm on a muggy day because water molecules are Jostling about Preventing evaporation from our body Condensing on our skin Evaporating from out body

66. We feel uncomfortably warm on a muggy day because water molecules are Jostling about Preventing evaporation from our body Condensing on our skin Evaporating from out body

67. Evaporation of rain drops in the atmosphere Is greatest above the polar ice caps Does not happen; rain always reaches the earth Cools the air Warms the air

68. Evaporation of rain drops in the atmosphere Is greatest above the polar ice caps Does not happen; rain always reaches the earth Cools the air Warms the air

69. As air temperature decreases, relative humidity Stays the same Drops Decreases Increases

70. As air temperature decreases, relative humidity Stays the same Drops Decreases Increases

71. As air rises, it Compresses and cools Compresses and warms Expands and cools Expands and warms

72. As air rises, it Compresses and cools Compresses and warms Expands and cools Expands and warms

73. We are warmed by condensation because water molecules in the air that strike our bodies Gain kinetic energy as they change state Transfer kinetic energy to us Form an insulating layer on our bodies None of these

74. We are warmed by condensation because water molecules in the air that strike our bodies Gain kinetic energy as they change state Transfer kinetic energy to us Form an insulating layer on our bodies None of these

75. Warm air rises and cools as it expands. Warm air will continue to rise as long as it is Snowing Warmer and more dense than the air above Warmer and less dense than the surrounding air Denser than the surrounding air

76. Warm air rises and cools as it expands. Warm air will continue to rise as long as it is Snowing Warmer and more dense than the air above Warmer and less dense than the surrounding air Denser than the surrounding air

77. An air parcel expands and cools, or compresses and warms, with no interchange of heat with its surroundings, the situation is called An adiabatic process Temperature equilibrium Lapse rate Stable equilibrium

78. An air parcel expands and cools, or compresses and warms, with no interchange of heat with its surroundings, the situation is called An adiabatic process Temperature equilibrium Lapse rate Stable equilibrium

79. When a volume of air is compressed, its temperature Decreases Increases Both None of these

80. When a volume of air is compressed, its temperature Decreases Increases Both None of these

81. A drop in pressure is an indication of Sunny skies and clear weather Adiabetic warming Cloudy weather None of these

82. A drop in pressure is an indication of Sunny skies and clear weather Adiabetic warming Cloudy weather None of these

83. A rise in pressure indicates Adiabatic warming Cloudy weather Sunny skies and clear weather None of these

84. A rise in pressure indicates Adiabatic warming Cloudy weather Sunny skies and clear weather None of these

85. Clouds occur when moist air is cooled by Compression when it rises Expansion when it rises Expansion when it falls Compression when it falls

86. Clouds occur when moist air is cooled by Compression when it rises Expansion when it rises Expansion when it falls Compression when it falls

87. Warm humid air is characteristic of a Continental polar air mass Maritime polar air mass Maritime tropical air mass Continental tropical air mass

88. Warm humid air is characteristic of a Continental polar air mass Maritime polar air mass Maritime tropical air mass Continental tropical air mass

89. When an air mass is pushed upward over an obstacle, it undergoes Orographical lifting Convectional lifting Adiabatic lifting Frontal lifting

90. When an air mass is pushed upward over an obstacle, it undergoes Orographical lifting Convectional lifting Adiabatic lifting Frontal lifting

91. An air mass with circulatory motion is called Frontal Adiabatic Orographic Convectional

92. An air mass with circulatory motion is called Frontal Adiabatic Orographic Convectional

93. Atmspheric lifting resulting from the convergence of 2 different air masses is called Orographic lifting Convectional lifting Frontal lifting Adiabatic lifting

94. Atmspheric lifting resulting from the convergence of 2 different air masses is called Orographic lifting Convectional lifting Frontal lifting Adiabatic lifting

95. When a cold air mass moves into a region occupied by a warm air mass, the contact zone is called A warm front A cold front An occluded front A stationary front

96. When a cold air mass moves into a region occupied by a warm air mass, the contact zone is called A warm front A cold front An occluded front A stationary front

97. When a warm air mass moves into a region occupied by a cold air mass, the contact zone is called A warm front A cold front An occluded front A stationary front

98. When a warm air mass moves into a region occupied by a cold air mass, the contact zone is called A warm front A cold front An occluded front A stationary front

99. Lower temperatures can be expected Ahead of an advancing cold front Behind an advancing cold front Behind a stationary warm front Behind an advancing warm front

100. Lower temperatures can be expected Ahead of an advancing cold front Behind an advancing cold front Behind a stationary warm front Behind an advancing warm front

101. Towering cumulonimbus clouds are a common feature in regions where moist unstable air is heated from below. Such clouds are produced by Frontal lifting Orographic lifting Convectional lifting None of these

102. Towering cumulonimbus clouds are a common feature in regions where moist unstable air is heated from below. Such clouds are produced by Frontal lifting Orographic lifting Convectional lifting None of these

103. If a cool dry day was followed by a warm humid day, you might expect the air masses to have been Continental polar and maritime tropical Continental tropical and continental polar Maritime tropical and continental polar Maritime polar and maritime tropical

104. If a cool dry day was followed by a warm humid day, you might expect the air masses to have been Continental polar and maritime tropical Continental tropical and continental polar Maritime tropical and continental polar Maritime polar and maritime tropical

105. Daily afternoon thunderstorms along the Gulf coast are most likely caused by a Maritime tropical air mass Maritime polar air mass Continental tropical air mass Continental polar air mass

106. Daily afternoon thunderstorms along the Gulf coast are most likely caused by a Maritime tropical air mass Maritime polar air mass Continental tropical air mass Continental polar air mass

107. Drought conditions and high temperatures over the Great Plains are most likely caused by a Maritime tropical air mass Maritime polar air mass Continental tropical air mass Continental polar air mass

108. Drought conditions and high temperatures over the Great Plains are most likely caused by a Maritime tropical air mass Maritime polar air mass Continental tropical air mass Continental polar air mass

109. Cold damp weather along the eastern coast of the United States is most likely caused by a Maritime tropical air mass Maritime polar air mass Continental tropical air mass Continental polar air mass

110. Cold damp weather along the eastern coast of the United States is most likely caused by a Maritime tropical air mass Maritime polar air mass Continental tropical air mass Continental polar air mass

111. When a funnel cloud touches the ground, it becomes a Cyclone Tornado Hurricane Thunderstorm

112. When a funnel cloud touches the ground, it becomes a Cyclone Tornado Hurricane Thunderstorm

113. Hurricanes are generated In tropical areas As moist thermal winds converge in tropical storms From tropical storms with high levels of moisture and thermal energy By all of these

114. Hurricanes are generated In tropical areas As moist thermal winds converge in tropical storms From tropical storms with high levels of moisture and thermal energy By all of these

115. Lightning occurs as water droplets become electrically charged. Energy that is positively charged is found Throughout the cloud Surrounding the cloud At the top of the cloud At the base of the cloud

116. Lightning occurs as water droplets become electrically charged. Energy that is positively charged is found Throughout the cloud Surrounding the cloud At the top of the cloud At the base of the cloud

117. The fundamental source of energy released by a tropical hurricane come from The Sun Warm moist air The convergence of maritime polar and maritime tropical air masses The trade winds

118. The fundamental source of energy released by a tropical hurricane come from The Sun Warm moist air The convergence of maritime polar and maritime tropical air masses The trade winds

119. The atmospheric condition at a particular location moment in time is called Climate Weather Average temperature Average precipitation level

120. The atmospheric condition at a particular location moment in time is called Climate Weather Average temperature Average precipitation level

121. In general, warm days are associated with Summer storms Low surface pressure High surface pressure Negative change in pressure gradient

122. In general, warm days are associated with Summer storms Low surface pressure High surface pressure Negative change in pressure gradient

123. All of the Earth�s weather occurs in the Lower levels of the atmosphere Troposphere Troposphere and stratosphere Tropopause

124. All of the Earth�s weather occurs in the Lower levels of the atmosphere Troposphere Troposphere and stratosphere Tropopause

125. Which of the following has the greatest impact on generating waves in the ocean The movement of sea life causes disturbances in the water The density differences of the water due to the ocean�s salinity Magma at ocean ridges causing the warm water to rise and cool water to sink Friction with the wind at the surface of the ocean

126. Which of the following has the greatest impact on generating waves in the ocean The movement of sea life causes disturbances in the water The density differences of the water due to the ocean�s salinity Magma at ocean ridges causing the warm water to rise and cool water to sink Friction with the wind at the surface of the ocean