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1st Semester Review #1 Earth Science
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1) Conduction heats only the lowest few centimeters of the atmosphere because
A
molecules of air in the lower atmosphere are close together
B
air does not come into contact with Earth
C
air comes into direct contact with the warmed surface of Earth
D
molecules in the upper atmosphere do not collide
2) Energy from the sun travels as waves through space as
A
visible light
B
radiation
C
infrared rays
D
ultraviolet rays
3) Which statement describes the warm air compared to the cool air?
A
the rising air is less dense
B
the rising air is more dense
C
the rising air is thicker
D
the rising air is cooler
4) The main source of energy to the climate system is
A
Radioactive Decay
B
Wind Power
C
Gravitational Contraction
D
Solar Radiation
5) When air moves slowly, it takes on the temperature and humidity of its region, becoming a(n)
A
storm surge
B
occluded front
C
hurricane
D
air mass
6) Hurricanes typically form over
A
warm ocean water
B
tropical rain forests
C
very dry land masses
D
cold ocean water
7) Cold, dry air affecting the northern United States in winter often comes from
A
maritime tropical air masses
B
continental tropical air masses
C
continental polar air masses
D
maritime polar air masses
8) The prevailing westerlies, the major wind belts over the continental United States, generally push air masses from
A
south to north
B
west to east
C
north to south
D
east to west
9) Winds are caused by differences in
A
turbulence
B
air pressure
C
humidity
D
precipitation
10) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-pressure system?
A
sinking air
B
dense air
C
fair weather
D
thunderstorms
11) What type of weather is associated with a High Pressure system?
A
cloudy skies and rain
B
clear skies and sunny
C
flooding
D
drought
12) What type of weather is associated with a Low Pressure system?
A
clear skies and sunny
B
drought
C
flooding
D
cloudy skies and rain
13) Which of the following conditions is issued when severe weather has been spotted in a given area?
A
declaration
B
warning
C
watch
D
emergency
14) Which of the following does NOT cause major health concerns after large floods?
A
debris hidden under water
B
contaminated drinking water
C
extreme cold
D
growth of black mold
15) Which type of severe weather events should residents of Genesee County prepare for most?
A
hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms
B
blizzards, tornadoes, thunderstorms
C
hurricanes, tornadoes, floods
D
floods, tornadoes, thunderstorms
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