Question 1

List two developments in the history of meteorology and write a sentence or two stating its importance.

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Any two of these:
- The development of b...

Question 2

The aurora borealis:

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A)  is a different type of physical phenomenon than the aurora australis.
B)  gains its energy from sunlight reflected from Earth.
C)  is typically strongest near the equator.
D)  emits light as electrons move from higher orbits around the nucleus to lower ones.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

According to the scientific method,a prediction

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A)  is a logical consequence that follows from the hypothesis
B)  leads to a hypothesis
C)  may not be made until an experiment has been performed
D)  always refers to something that will occur in the futureE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The troposphere:

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A)  is thinnest at the tropics.
B)  maintains a relatively constant temperature.
C)  is thicker in summer.
D)  often disappears near the poles in winter.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Ozone:

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A)  absorbs ultraviolet light.
B)  typically reaches its greatest concentrations near the ground and near major cities.
C)  is very difficult to split into diatomic oxygen and monatomic oxygen.
D)  exists primarily in the troposphere.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Developments in communication technology are linked to developments in weather forecasting because

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A)  most large-scale atmospheric motions are vertical, so accurate forecasts do not require knowledge of distant weather observations
B)  most large-scale atmospheric motions are vertical, so accurate forecasts require knowledge of distant weather observations
C)  most large-scale atmospheric motions are horizontal, so accurate forecasts do not require knowledge of distant weather observations
D)  most large-scale atmospheric motions are horizontal, so accurate forecasts require knowledge of distant weather observationsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

According to the scientific method,a hypothesis

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A)  must have already been tested in previous experiments
B)  must be phrased in highly technical jargon
C)  must always be understandable to the layperson
D)  must lead to predictionsE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Read each statement below and then write "climate" or "weather" in the blank space.
________ The forecast tomorrow calls for rain.
________ The low temperature this morning was 2° F.
________ The record low temperature here is -16°F.
________ Severe thunderstorms are possible today.
________ Our average annual temperature is 68°F.

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Question 9

The four layers of the atmosphere from the top down are:

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A)  troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere.
B)  thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere.
C)  stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, troposphere.
D)  thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Define photosynthesis and explain how it can change the composition of gases in the atmosphere over time.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which g...

Question 11

The ________ were the first producers of substantial amounts of oxygen.

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Question 12

The highest temperatures are typically found in the:

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A)  troposphere.
B)  thermosphere.
C)  mesosphere.
D)  stratosphere.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

A station model

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A)  analyzes the composition of the atmosphere.
B)  warns people a storm is coming.
C)  presents weather information on a map.
D)  provides information on the layers of the atmosphere.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

An inversion

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A)  never occurs in the atmosphere.
B)  refers to a temperature increase with height.
C)  promotes upward motion in the atmosphere.
D)  inhibits upward motion in the atmosphere.
E)  Both B and D.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 15

According to the scientific method,a legitimate hypothesis

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A)  must be testable
B)  need not be testable
C)  must be understandable by the layperson
D)  can never be proven to be incorrectE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

What do you notice concerning the percentage of permanent gasses throughout the atmosphere (all levels) ?

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A)  It varies significantly from the surface up.
B)  It varies significantly only at the tropopause.
C)  It is the same throughout the atmosphere from the surface up.
D)  It varies only in the mesosphere.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Compare the concerns of the sciences of meteorology and climatology,giving one example of different phenomena they might investigate.

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Climatology and meteorology are concerne...

Question 18

First describe the hydrologic cycle.Then give important characteristics of water vapor and its distribution around the earth.

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Water is constantly exchanged between th...

Question 19

The atmosphere:

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A)  has vertical wind speeds that are typically around one-tenth that of horizontal wind speeds.
B)  is about as deep as the planet is wide.
C)  is more than 99 percent contained within the first 60 miles from the earth's surface.
D)  has not changed substantially in composition since the earth formed over four billion years ago.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Trace the major processes in the evolution of the earth's atmosphere from its beginning to the present.

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The atmosphere has been greatly transfor...

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A station model

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The atmosphere:

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List two developments in the history of meteorology and write a sentence or two stating its importance.

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The ________ were the first producers of substantial amounts of oxygen.

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According to the scientific method,a prediction

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Trace the major processes in the evolution of the earth's atmosphere from its beginning to the present.

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Define photosynthesis and explain how it can change the composition of gases in the atmosphere over time.

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The troposphere:

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The highest temperatures are typically found in the:

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According to the scientific method,a legitimate hypothesis

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First describe the hydrologic cycle.Then give important characteristics of water vapor and its distribution around the earth.

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An inversion

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Ozone:

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The aurora borealis:

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