ATMOSPHERE QUIZ

1. Which of the following is an effect of air pollution?

a. chlorofluorocarbons c. pollen distribution
b. volcanic ash dispersal d. destruction of the ozone layer

2. One harmful effect of temperature inversions is
a. hydrocarbons. c. smog.
b. global warming. d. the greenhouse effect.

3. The two most abundant compounds in the atmosphere are carbon dioxide and
a. particulates. c. water vapor.
b. ozone. d. nitrogen oxide.
4. Energy from the sun travels to Earth as
a. visible light. c. ultraviolet rays.
b. infrared rays. d. radiation.

5. Solar radiation that is not reflected back into the atmosphere
a. is destroyed by ozone. c. is changed to radio waves.
b. is absorbed by surface materials. d. becomes visible.

6. Albedo is the fraction of solar radiation reaching Earth that is
a. refracted. c. reflected.
b. destroyed. d. absorbed.

7. The narrow bands of high-speed winds that blow in the upper atmosphere are called
a. trade winds. c. horse latitudes.
b. convection cells. d. jet streams.

8. Local winds are influenced by local conditions and local
a. season. c. temperature.
b. air quality. d. time zone.

9. Winds that extend over distances of less than 100 km are
a. gales. c. light air.
b. storms. d. breezes.

10. What kind of wind blows cool air from land to water?
a. sea breeze c. land breeze
b. mountain breeze d. valley breeze