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Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(03.05 MC)

Which of these is likely to happen in the absence of the stratosphere?

We may have to bear the impact of a meteorite.
We may not experience storms, winds, and clouds.
Mixing of air due to convection currents may stop.
Increased exposure to radiation may cause skin ailments.
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(03.01 MC)

In an experiment, equal amounts of water and sand were heated under a lamp. The initial and final temperatures of each were recorded. A partial record of the temperature is shown.


Experimental Record
Substance Initial Temperature Final Temperature
Sand 20 °C 26 °C
Water 20 °C ?

Which statement about the final temperature of water is correct?
It will be less than 26 °C as sand has a relatively higher specific heat than water.
It will be less than 26 °C as water has a relatively higher specific heat than sand.
It will be more than 26 °C as sand needs relatively higher energy than water to raise its temperature.
It will be more than 26 °C as water needs relatively higher energy than sand to raise its temperature.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(03.05 MC)

Which of the following provides the best protection against the sun while on a beach?

Shorts and ball cap
Tank top and wide hat
Ball cap and sun screen
Wide hat and sun screen
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(03.04 MC)

The table below shows the average wind speeds of four hurricanes in Florida.


Florida Hurricanes
Hurricane Average Wind Speed
(miles per hour)
A 160
B 95
C 140
D 103

Which hurricane most likely caused the greatest damage?
Hurricane A
Hurricane B
Hurricane C
Hurricane D
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(03.01 LC)

What happens to the sun's energy as it travels to Earth's atmosphere?

Some of it is destroyed in Earth's atmosphere.
It is completely trapped by Earth's surface.
It is all reflected back into space.
Some of it reaches Earth's surface.
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(03.02 LC)

Which statement describes a weather condition?

The city is covered with snow.
150 mm of rainfall is a normal average in the city.
Seasonal temperatures have dipped over time.
It is usually warmer in July than June.
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(03.05 LC)

In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer?

Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
Troposphere
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(03.02 LC)

Which term can be used to describe a type of weather?

Continental
Polar
Snowy
Tropical
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(03.03 MC)

Which two types of air masses would contribute to a polar jet stream?

Those with different temperatures meeting near the north and south poles
Those with different temperatures meeting near the equator
Those with same temperature meeting near the equator
Those with same temperature meeting near the north and south poles
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(03.04 MC)

Which condition is likely to occur when warm moist air rises up in the atmosphere and cools?

Cloud formation
No convection
Dry air masses
Rise in temperature
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(03.03 HC)

Which of these is a likely impact of the stronger than normal trade winds on the eastern Pacific ocean?

Warm surface water builds up, causing lower than average temperature.
Warm surface water builds up, causing higher than average temperature.
Warm surface water is reduced, causing colder conditions than normal.
Warm surface water is reduced, causing hotter conditions than normal.