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Questions

1. Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere

2. Which statement best describes the make-up of the atmosphere?

A small change in the make-up of the atmosphere can affect climate.
The composition of the atmosphere always stays the same.
Oxygen is the most abundant element in the atmosphere.
There is more carbon and oxygen in the atmosphere than nitrogen.

3. Which factors affect the intensity of sunlight on Earth?

I. Position of Earth in its revolution
II. Earth's tilt from its axis
III. The shape of Earth

I and II
II and III
I and III
I, II, and III

4. Match the layer of the atmosphere with its correct characteristic.

1. Thermosphere

2. Exosphere

3. Mesosphere

4. Troposphere

5. Stratosphere

a. Has no upper boundary, as it separates the other layers from space
b. Energy from the sun causes gas particles to become ions
c. Gases are mixed together here as they drive global air circulation
d. A dry layer with few clouds and very thin air
e. A dense layer containing breathable air and clouds in the sky

5. Which of the following methods warms the land, oceans, and surrounding atmosphere from the sun?

Air pressure
Conduction
Convection
Radiation

6. Which of the following atmospheric conditions are needed to create the winds?

I. Air masses with equal humidity
II. Air masses with equal temperatures
III. Air masses with different air pressures

I and II
I and III
I only
III only

7. During the winter season, jet stream winds are likely to move faster.

True
False

8. Which of the following describes a scenario that could increase the winds of the jet stream?

Faster global convection currents
Decreasing radiation from the sun
Equal heating of the Earth's surface
Stopping conduction from the ground

9. Which weather pattern consists of a high-pressure system with descending cool, dry air that leads to clear weather?

The Coriolis effect
Convection currents
Cyclone movement
Anti-cyclone movement