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Unit 3 Review 2
Test Description: Describe the atmosphere and the ocean currents
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The atmosphere is divided into four layers. Which layer constitutes most of the total mass of the atmosphere?
A
the stratosphere
B
the troposphere
C
the mesosphere
D
the thermosphere
2) The atmosphere is divided into four layers. In which layer of the atmosphere do humans live?
A
the troposphere
B
the mesosphere
C
the stratosphere
D
the thermosphere
3) Which is the correct sequence for temperature as you move upward in the atmosphere?
A
increase, decrease, decrease, increase
B
decrease, decrease, increase, increase
C
increase, decrease, increase, decrease
D
decrease, increase, decrease, increase
4) Which three factors most directly affect surface currents in the oceans?
A
deep currents, convection currents, and surface winds
B
surface winds, the Coriolis effect, and continental deflection
C
upwelling, convection, and the sun’s energy
D
dissolved solids, dissolved gases, and the sun’s energy
5) What is the source of the energy for ocean surface currents?
A
the sun
B
upwelling
C
convection
D
nutrients
6) Which two factors are responsible for the formation of deep currents?
A
the salinity of water and the temperature of water
B
continental deflection and convection
C
the Coriolis effect and the wind
D
upwelling and the dissolved solids in water
7) What causes convection currents to form in the oceans?
A
surface winds
B
continental deflection
C
differences in water density
D
the Coriolis effect
8) When upwelling takes place, which of the following happens?
A
The number of coastal birds increases.
B
The number of fish near the bottom increases.
C
The number of bacteria on the ocean floor increases.
D
The number of phytoplankton near the surface increases
9) Which of the following most correctly describes the sequence that produces movement of ocean water?
A
the sun ® wind in the atmosphere ® surface currents in the ocean
B
the sun ® deep currents in the ocean ® upwelling in the ocean
C
the sun ® wind in the atmosphere ® convection currents in the ocean
D
the sun ® surface currents in the ocean ® upwelling in the ocean
10) Which of the following statements describes how ocean surface currents move?
A
To the right in the Northern Hemisphere
B
Vertically in the Northern Hemisphere
C
Vertically in the Southern Hemisphere
D
To the right in the Southern Hemisphere
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