NS101
Meteorology Mastery Quiz
Test your knowledge on atmospheric science with our comprehensive 30-question quiz covering various aspects of weather and climate. Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the fundamentals of meteorology.
Key features of the quiz:
- 30 engaging multiple-choice questions
- Covers topics from cloud formation to weather phenomena
- Score and track your performance
What is the smallest, most violent weather event?
Tornado
Hurricane
Tropical Storm
Flood
What atmospheric state do cumulus clouds usually mean?
Stability
Instability
A thunderstorm usually does NOT develop under what conditions?
Warm Air
Normal Temperature
Cold Air
What are the 3 gases in the atmosphere that remain in relatively fixed amounts?
Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Ether
Helium, Oxygen, Argon
Oxygen, Argon, Carbon Dioxide
Argon, Nitrogen, Oxygen
At what altitude is the air pressure about one half of sea level?
5.7km
5.6km
3.5km
3.6km
Is Arizona considered to be a part of "tornado alley"?
Yes
No
What is another word for low pressure?
Cyclone
Dense
Empty
Free
How much of the total amount solar radiation reaching the outermost part of Earth's atmosphere reaches the surface?t
About 1/8
About 1/4
About 1/2
About 3/4
How can you differntiate between a tropical storm and hurricane?
Windspeed
Temperature
Appearance
Amount of pressure
What is the boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere?at
Stratopause
Mesosphere
Mesopause
Tropopause
What is the UV radiation filtered by?
Ozone shield
Earth's magnetic field
The inversion layer
Greenhous effect
What does condensation of water vapor into clouds or fogs require?
Liquid drops
Heat
Cold air
Condensation nuclei
What is the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere NOT regulated by?
Photosynthesis
Chemical reactions between the atmosphere and surface rocks
Chemichal reactions between the atmosphere and CFCs
Standard atmosphere pressure is measured using a hygrometer.
True
False
Is dew an example of precipitation?
Yes
No
What is the source of energy that drives the hydrolic cycle?
Sun
Ocean
Air Pressure
Atmosphere Temperature
What does uneven heating ofthe Earth's surface directly lead to?
Precipitation
Convection
Condensation
Thermal radiation
About 1/2 of the incoming solar radiation reaches the Earth's surface. The other half is..
Reflected by the air
Absorbed by the air
Scattered by the clouds
All of the above
The layer of the atmosphere where we live
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Troposphere
The layer of the atmosphere where almost all weather occurs is..
Troposphere
Ozone Layer
Mesosphere
None of the above
Near the surface, what happens to the temperature of the atmosphere with increasing altitude?
Decreases
Increases
Stays the same
What condition means a balance between the number of water molecules moving to and from the liquid state?s
Condensation
Saturation
Evaporation
None of the above
Where is a fully developed cyclonic storm most likely to form?
On a stationary front
In a high pressure center
Over a cool ocean
What does the Windchill Factor describe?
The heating rate of air stable air
The pressure of moving air
The effective cooling rate of moving air
Windchill Factor describes the effecting cooling rate of moving air. It depends on..
Temperature and wind speed
Temperature and the amount of snow
The amount of rain and temperature
What is/are the primary sources of pollution today?
Internal combustion engines
Industrial boilers and furnaces
Hydrocarbon based powerplants
All of the above
None of the above
How does precipitation form in clouds?
Coalescence of cloud droplets
Growth of ice crystals
Evaporation of the clouds
All of the above
Both 1 and 2
Is stationary front stable?
Yes
No
What is the regional climate within the principle climate zones NOT affected by?
Mountains
Altitude
Wind Currents
None of the above
Weather producers include..
Air masses
Local high pressure areas associated with air masses and fronts
Leading fronts of air masses
Local low pressure areas associated with air massesand frontsn
All of the above
Both 1 and 3
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