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Weather Factors 3
Test Description: Weather Factors test review. From the NC Standard course of study.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Most of the heating of the troposphere comes from
A
conduction.
B
condensation.
C
radiation.
D
convection.
2) The freezing point of pure water on the Celsius scale is
A
212В°C.
B
100В°C.
C
0В°C.
D
32В°C.
3) Convection takes place because
A
warm air is more dense than humid air.
B
cold air is less dense than warm air.
C
warm and cold air have the same density.
D
cold air is more dense than warm air.
4) The greenhouse effect is
A
a gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere.
B
the process by which gases hold heat in the atmosphere.
C
the reflection of solar energy into the atmosphere.
D
the absorption of energy by clouds.
5) On average, a snowfall of 20 centimeters would equal a rainfall of
A
1 centimeter.
B
10 centimeters.
C
2 centimeters.
D
4 centimeters.
6) Local winds differ from global winds because they
A
are due to unequal rainfall.
B
are caused by unequal heating within a small area.
C
are caused by differences in cloud cover.
D
are not influenced by air masses.
7) Heat from the sun reaches you by
A
light emission.
B
radiation.
C
convection.
D
conduction.
8) Using different types of technology, like weather satellites, radar, and river gauges, scientists can reduce flood damage and loss of life by providing
A
flash floods.
B
advance warnings.
C
nonpoint sources.
D
long-term droughts.
9) The horse latitudes are located
A
at the north and south poles.
B
at about 30 degrees north and south latitudes.
C
at the equator.
D
at about 60 degrees north and south latitudes.
10) Very high feathery clouds are called
A
cirrus clouds.
B
cumulonimbus clouds.
C
nimbostratus clouds.
D
stratus clouds.
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