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GCS Earth Science Unit E Test - Meteorology 1. Which of the following statements is true about the graph below? 4. What atmospheric process is represented by the picture below? A. B. C. D. Radiation Conduction Convection Condensation A. Layer A is the thermosphere because temperature is decreasing B. Layer B is the stratosphere because 5. The form of oxygen that combines three oxygen temperature is increasing atoms to each molecule, is found in the C. Layer C is the mesosphere because stratosphere and shields out harmful UV rays temperature is increasing from the sun is: D. Layer D is the troposphere because temperature is decreasing A. Argon 2. Which layer of the atmosphere do thunderstorms B. Methane C. Chlorofluorcarbon take place in? D. Ozone A. Troposphere 6. What statement describes the general movement B. Stratosphere of air masses? C. Mesosphere D. Thermosphere A. They move from high pressure to low pressure B. They move from high altitude to low altitude 3. What gas makes up the largest component of C. They move from low humidity to high humidity the atmosphere? D. The move from low temperature to high temperature A. Oxygen B. Carbon Dioxide C. Ozone D. Nitrogen GCS Earth Science Unit E Test - Meteorology 7. How are the two air masses interacting in the front below? 11. According to the graph below how does air density change with altitude? A. Warm air is colliding with cold air sending the cold air up into the atmosphere quickly B. Cold air is colliding with cold air sending the cold air up into the atmosphere slowly C. Warm air is colliding with cold air sending the warm air up into the atmosphere slowly D. Cold air is colliding with warm air sending the warm air up into the atmosphere quickly 8. How are decreasing temperatures likely to affect air density A. B. C. D. A. B. C. D. 12. The following data were recorded over the course of an afternoon in Gaston County: They will increase the air density They will decrease the air density They will stabilize the air density They can either increase or decrease air density 9. What most likely occurs when a fast moving cold air mass moves into a region of warmer, moist air? A. B. C. D. It causes light precipitation for a long time It causes light precipitation for a short time It causes heavy precipitation for a long time It causes heavy precipitation for a short time 10. What kind of weather is most closely associated with low pressure systems? A. Cold and dry B. Sunny and dry C. Warm and humid D. Cloudy and rainy Density increases as altitude increases Density stabilizes as altitude increases Density varies as altitude increases Density decreases as altitude increases Measurement 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Wind Speed 5 12 20 Temperature 95 87 81 Humidity (%) 50 73 85 What type of front more than likely came through? A. B. C. D. Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Occluded Front 13. On the weather map below where is the greatest 16. As water vapor rises into the atmosphere how amount of precipitation likely to occur? does this impact the atmospheric conditions? GCS Earth Science Unit E Test - Meteorology A. Relative humidity will increase as clouds form B. Relative humidity will decrease as clouds dissipate C. Relative humidity will increase as clouds dissipate D. Relative humidity will decrease as clouds form 17. Which of these weather conditions is necessary for the formation of a cyclonic storm? A. A cold rain falling to the ground B. Air masses combining in a high pressure system C. Winds spiraling downward and away from the center of a storm D. Air moving toward the center of a storm and rising into the atmosphere 18. How can a weather satellite be useful in preparation for cyclonic storms? A. B. C. D. Location W Location X Location Y Location Z 14. What is the wind speed and direction of the station model below? A. Satellites can change the direction of the storm B. Satellites can tell people how long the storm will last C. Satellites can change the effect of the storm on the beach D. Satellites can warm people about the approaching storm 19. What type of storm most likely develops as air masses interact with warm water? A. B. C. D. 10 knots east 10 knots west 5 knots east 5 knots west 15. As the relative humidity goes up what is likely to happen to the dew point? A. B. C. D. It will increase It will decrease Sometimes it increases, sometimes it decreases It will not change 21. As water infiltrates into the soil it becomes: A. Surface water B. Groundwater A. B. C. D. Hurricane Tornado Blizzard Monsoon 20. Which of the following steps SHOULD NOT be taken in preparation for a cyclonic storm? A. Have battery operated radios and flashlights B. Leave town even though you weren’t ordered to evacuate C. Board up your house D. Have plenty of food and water 23. Which of the following will contribute to an unhealthy biotic index? A. Dissolved oxygen GCS Earth Science Unit E Test - Meteorology C. Runoff D. Lakewater 22. Large quantities of sand can be added to the beach to stabilize the shoreline. What is a disadvantage of this process? A. It can cause inland erosion B. It is a short term solution C. It creates a barrier that prevents tides from occurring along the coastline D. It creates a wall that disrupts the vegetation along the coastline B. Aquatic biodiversity C. Toxic waste D. Wastewater treatment plants 24. Which of the following statements best describes NC river systems? A. Many of North Carolina’s rivers flow to other states and other bodies of water so therefore it is important to reduce pollution B. All of North Carolina’s rivers are restricted to the state of North Carolina C. There are more river basins in the coastal plains due to rapid elevation changes D. All of North Carolina’s rivers flow East to the Atlantic Ocean