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1) In addition to oxygen, which gases make up the largest percentage of Earth’s atmosphere?
A
hydrogen, helium, and water vapor
B
carbon dioxide, water vapor, and nitrogen
C
carbon dioxide, methane, and helium
D
hydrogen, methane, and ozone
2) As altitude increases, air pressure
A
none of the above
B
decreases
C
increase
D
stays the same
3) Which example best demonstrates the process of conduction?
A
A piece of paper is torn in half.
B
Warmed air rises above a lit candle.
C
A metal spoon gets warm when used to stir hot soup.
D
Sunlight brightens a dark room
4) Which term refers to the atmospheric conditions that prevail from season to season and year to year at a certain location?
A
climate
B
equilibrium
C
weather
D
ecosystem
5) Energy from the Sun reaches Earth mainly by the process of
A
radiation
B
condensation
C
conduction
D
convection
6) How is heat energy transferred within the liquid water in the pond?
A
chemical reactions
B
nuclear reactions
C
convection currents
D
compound formation
7) Earth’s weather is primarily caused by the
A
gravitational attraction of the Moon
B
changing distance between Earth and the Sun
C
uneven heating of Earth’s surface
D
drifting of Earth’s crustal plates
8) The surface of Earth is covered by a relatively thin layer of water called the
A
mantle
B
atmosphere
C
crust
D
hydrosphere
9) Which weather event usually includes heavy precipitation, strong winds, and surface air temperatures below 0°C?
A
hurricane
B
tornado
C
thunderstorm
D
blizzard
10) Which process must occur for clouds to form?
A
erosion
B
conduction
C
precipitation
D
condensation
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