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Atmosphere and Weather Factors Quiz

Total Points Possible: 75 points
Part 1: Multiple Choice (22 points)

Instructions: For each question below, write the letter that matches the correct answer in the blank on
the left. (2 points each)

__________ 1. All of the following are examples of extreme weather EXCEPT _____.
a. tornado b. hurricane c. blizzard d. tsunami

__________ 2. The largest percentage of the air on planet Earth is _______.
a. oxygen b. nitrogen c. carbon dioxide d. water vapor

__________ 3. The layer of the atmosphere in which clouds form and weather occurs is the _____.
a. thermosphere b. stratosphere c. exosphere d. troposphere

__________ 4. The term that refers to a gas turning into a liquid is _____.
a. condensation b. precipitation c. evaporation d. extinction

__________ 5. What is the temperature at which the air is saturated with water vapor called?
a. relative humidity b. precipitation c. climate d. dew point

__________ 6. The layer of the atmosphere in which we live is the _____.
a. stratosphere b. thermosphere c. troposphere d. geosphere

__________ 7. Increasing the temperature of air will cause the air to _____.
a. sink b. expand c. condense d. precipitate


__________ 8. All of the following are examples of precipitation EXCEPT _____.
a. lightning b. rain c. snow d. hail

__________ 9. The layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer is the _____.
a. exosphere b. thermosphere c. stratosphere d. troposphere

__________ 10. Barometers measure the force caused by the weight of air, which is also referred to by
meteorologists as ____.
a. atmospheric weight b. air quality c. gravitation d. air pressure

__________ 11. In the lowest level of the atmosphere, as we increase altitude, the temperature ________.
a. increases also b. decreases c. does not change d. fluctuates a lot

Part 2: Essay / Problem Solving

Instructions: Answer each question below. Remember, I will read all of the answers you write to find the
minimum correct answer or at least provide partial credit, so make your answers as complete as you can.
(53 points)


1.
In 2-3 sentences, describe why scientific weather data is more useful for describing the
weather than terms like cool, chilly, or muggy. (3 points)








2.
In your own words, explain the difference between weather and climate. (5 points)








3.
If the air in our classroom can hold a maximum capacity of 400mL of water at the current
temperature and it is currently holding 300mL of water, calculate the relative humidity. (3
points) SHOW YOUR WORK!








4.
In your own words, explain the term dew point for someone who does not know very
much about the science behind weather. Use your own personal observations from in class
or at home! (8 points)

Part 2: Essay / Problem Solving (Continued)

Instructions: Answer each question below. Remember, I will read all of the answers you write to find the
minimum correct answer or at least provide partial credit, so make your answers as complete as you can.

5.
List the six factors of weather. (6 points)











6.
Choose at least four of the six weather factors you listed in question five and next to each
factor you choose, write a short (no more than one sentence) description or definition of
that factor. (12 points)

7.
List at least two reasons why Earths atmosphere is important to us as living things.
(5 points)







8.
A few days ago, Johnny Weather walked outside his house and observed heavy fog here in
Newberry, Fl. Using at least three weather factors, list at least two assumptions he can
make about the weather data for this fog to occur. (6 points)







9.
Who is Punxsutawney Phil and what does he have to do with the weather? (5 points)