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