Meteorologists categorize hurricanes based on the Saffir-Simpson scale. The scale measures the intensity and destructive potential of hurricanes. Which factor has the MOST significant effect on the strength of a hurricane?

Scientists monitor ozone in the upper atmosphere and at ground level. Changing concentrations of each can cause health problems for people. Which set of changes would cause the MOST health concerns?

In the 1970s scientists began investigating the chemical reactions that caused the destruction of ozone in the upper atmosphere. Which statement BEST describes a direct result of their research on society and on the environment?

When visiting the beach, Felicity observed that a breeze blew in from the ocean during the day and out toward the ocean at night. Which factor is MOST responsible for the direction of land and sea breezes in coastal regions?

The process by which water vapor in the atmosphere cools and becomes a liquid is called

Which MOST likely contributes to the rotational pattern of a hurricane that develops in the Atlantic Ocean?

Nonrenewable energy sources, such as oil and natural gas, are formed from the remains of organisms buried beneath the surface of Earth. What is one advantage of using natural gas instead of solar power to generate electricity?

A strong wind from the north blows in a straight south direction. However, to an observer, the wind appears to be moving to the southwest. What accounts for this shift in wind direction?

When air rises over the open ocean, a low-pressure system is formed. Which factor increases the potential of a low-pressure system developing into a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere?

The temperature of the stratosphere increases with altitude because of the presence of

Atmospheric greenhouse gases help heat the atmosphere by

In the nitrogen cycle, where is nitrogen found as an element?

How do the conditions for a tornado differ from the conditions for a hurricane?

Which is responsible for creating wind?

Automobile engines built today are designed to be gas efficient. Gas-efficient engines MOST likely affect a city by reducing

Which of these BEST explains the cause of convection currents in Earth’s atmosphere?

Which factor causes the motion of surface ocean currents?

In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere does weather occur?

When is the MOST energy transferred from the Sun to water in the water cycle?

Ocean currents, prevailing wind patterns, and other atmospheric disturbances are initially caused by which of these?

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