Patterns in Systems

Question 1

What
is the purpose of the radiosonde?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Radiosonde is used to measure temperatures, humidity, and pressure of the upper atmosphere. It can take measurements at up to 30 km.

Question 2

Which of the following does not have an impact on Earth’s climate?a.the movement of the oceanb.greenhouse gasesc.burning fossil fuelsd.none of the above

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: D

Question 3

Explain how the carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen cycles are similar.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen cycles are all biogeochemical cycles. They show the movement of elements through living and nonliving components of the Earth. Carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen, are essential components of life that pass through organisms and nonliving components, but are never used up.

Question 4

Explain why a variety of instruments are needed to measure change in the climate
system.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

More than one instrument is needed to measure change in the climate system because its complexity. The climate system involves the interaction of the atmosphere, land masses, and bodies of water. Because there are a variety of factors that influence climate, a variety of instruments are needed to measure changes in the climate system.

Question 5

Compare the use of coal to the use of petroleum from 1800 to 2004.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The use of coal has steadily increased from 1800 to 2004. Burning coal was the leading cause of global fossil carbon emissions until around 1970, when the petroleum became the leading cause of global fossil carbon emissions. Petroleum use rose quickly after 1950.

Question 6

What
are some advantages of tracking changes in the climate system?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Tracking changes in the climate system can help forecast weather conditions. It can also help predict natural disasters, such as hurricanes. Another advantage of tracking changes in the climate system is the ability to determine human impact on the climate system.

Question 7

Landfills produce methane, which is a greenhouse gas and contributes to global warming.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: T

Question 8

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?a.to measure the amount of rainfallb.to predict how much rain is going to fallc.to predict whether or not it is going to raind.to measure the temperature of the rain

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: A

Question 9

Which of the following is a use for a weather radar?a.forecasting weatherb.preventing precipitationc.measuring rainfalld.measuring temperature

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: A

Question 10

Which of the following statements about biogeochemical cycles is true?a.Biogeochemical cycles are cycles involving only nonliving components.b.The rock cycle is a biogeochemical cycle.c.Biogeochemical cycles are not an important part of the Earth system.d.Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen cycles are biogeochemical cycles.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: D

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