What effects does ionizing radiation have on the atmosphere? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.
It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.
It is the chief cause of warming in the troposphere.
It is the chief cause of warming in the troposphere.
It helps atoms to escape Earth's gravity in the exosphere.
It helps atoms to escape Earth's gravity in the exosphere.
It forms ozone in the stratosphere.
The two correct answers are:
1. It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.
4. It forms ozone in the stratosphere.
Which describes gyres in the northern hemisphere?(1 point)
Responses
They move cold water from surface to bottom of the ocean.
They move cold water from surface to bottom of the ocean.
They move warm water from the surface to the bottom of the ocean.
They move warm water from the surface to the bottom of the ocean.
They move warm water from equatorial regions to polar regions.
They move warm water from equatorial regions to polar regions.
They move cold water from equatorial regions to polar regions.
The correct answer is:
3. They move warm water from equatorial regions to polar regions.
What effects does ionizing radiation have on the atmosphere? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
It is the chief cause of warming in the troposphere.
It is the chief cause of warming in the troposphere.
It forms ozone in the stratosphere.
It forms ozone in the stratosphere.
It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.
It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.
It helps atoms to escape Earth's gravity in the exosphere.
The two correct answers are:
1. It is the chief cause of warming in the troposphere.
2. It forms ozone in the stratosphere.
Which statement about ocean surface currents is false?(1 point)
Responses
They influence the climate and weather of areas along the coast.
They influence the climate and weather of areas along the coast.
They flow in large gyres in the major ocean basins.
They flow in large gyres in the major ocean basins.
They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.
They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.
They move heat and water between equatorial regions and polar regions.
The statement that is false is:
3. They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.
Which of the following are true of the transfer of thermal energy in the oceans? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the equator.
Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the equator.
Energy is carried from the equator to poles in surface currents.
Energy is carried from the equator to poles in surface currents.
Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the poles.
Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the poles.
Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the equator.
Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the equator.
Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the poles.
Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the poles.
Energy is carried from the equator to poles in deep ocean currents.
The three correct answers are:
1. Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the equator.
2. Energy is carried from the equator to poles in surface currents.
6. Energy is carried from the equator to poles in deep ocean currents.
Which provides the most direct source of energy for a hurricane?(1 point)
Responses
warm ocean water
warm ocean water
friction with the ground
friction with the ground
heating of the air by the sun
heating of the air by the sun
rising, swirling winds
The correct answer is:
1. warm ocean water
Identify three processes in which a rooftop garden can reduce the heat absorbed, compared to an asphalt roof. Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
Unlike asphalt, soil contains carbon dioxide.
Unlike asphalt, soil contains carbon dioxide.
A garden insulates the building from heat better than asphalt.
A garden insulates the building from heat better than asphalt.
The gardens and plants have a higher albedo than asphalt.
The gardens and plants have a higher albedo than asphalt.
Plants release water vapor whereas asphalt does not.
Plants release water vapor whereas asphalt does not.
The garden and plants have more mass than the asphalt.
The garden and plants have more mass than the asphalt.
Soil is natural and asphalt is man-made.
The three correct answers are:
2. A garden insulates the building from heat better than asphalt.
3. The gardens and plants have a higher albedo than asphalt.
4. Plants release water vapor whereas asphalt does not.
Which statement about deep currents is true?(1 point)
Responses
They move warm water along the bottom of the ocean from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.
They move warm water along the bottom of the ocean from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.
They move cold water along the bottom of the ocean from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.
They move cold water along the bottom of the ocean from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.
They move warm water along the bottom of the ocean from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
They move warm water along the bottom of the ocean from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
They move cold water along the bottom of the ocean from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
The statement that is true is:
2. They move cold water along the bottom of the ocean from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.
How does upwelling affect the weather of a coastal region?(1 point)
Responses
The warm surface water results in drier air and less rainfall.
The warm surface water results in drier air and less rainfall.
The cold surface water results in drier air and less rainfall.
The cold surface water results in drier air and less rainfall.
The warm surface water results in moist air and more rainfall.
The warm surface water results in moist air and more rainfall.
The cold surface water results in moist air and more rainfall.
The correct answer is:
2. The cold surface water results in drier air and less rainfall.