Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation — Unit test

Question 1

Which statement best describes wavelengths of sunlight that are longer than 700 nanometers?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

These wavelengths form the infrared part of the spectrum.

Question 2

What leads to the formation of a windchill factor?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

There is a change in air temperature and increase in high wind speeds.

Question 3

Which phrase defines altitude?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the height of a given point above sea level

Question 4

Which causes a sea breeze?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Air above land warms quicker than air over water.

Question 5

Which belt is a global wind belt found in the middle latitudes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

prevailing westerlies

Question 6

Which correctly list the three gases that each make up less than 1 percent of Earth’s atmosphere?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

argon, water vapor, carbon dioxide

Question 7

Where are jet streams found?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

in the upper atmosphere

Question 8

Which atmospheric layer is where Earth's northern and southern lights occur?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

thermosphere

Question 9

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between air pressure, air density, or altitude?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Denser air exerts more pressure than less dense air.

Question 10

Which type of cloud forms close to the ground when the temperature is just above the dew point?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fog

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation — Unit test Answers