1. The sun causes a greenhouse effect on Earth. How is Earth impacted by the greenhouse effect?(1 point)
Responses
It is the source of day and night on Earth.
It is the source of day and night on Earth.
It allows for people to inhabit Earth.
It allows for people to inhabit Earth.
It creates the different seasons that occur on Earth.
It creates the different seasons that occur on Earth.
It allows for oceans to warm up quicker than land.
2. Which of the following statements demonstrates radiation of heat?(1 point)
Responses
Brandie burns her feet on the concrete when she gets out of the swimming pool.
Brandie burns her feet on the concrete when she gets out of the swimming pool.
Mr. Smith keeps his baby chicks warm on a cold night by turning on an infrared heat lamp bulb in their coop.
Mr. Smith keeps his baby chicks warm on a cold night by turning on an infrared heat lamp bulb in their coop.
Chase touches the lid of a pot on the stove, burning his hand.
Chase touches the lid of a pot on the stove, burning his hand.
A hot air balloon rises because a burner heats air which rises, lifting the balloon.
3. Too many of which type of ray will give a person a sunburn?(1 point)
Responses
infrared
infrared
radio waves
radio waves
visible light
visible light
ultraviolet
4. Which makes precipitation and runoff possible?(1 point)
Responses
radiant energy
radiant energy
vapor
vapor
gravity
gravity
groundwater
5. The air temperature is 70 degrees, and the relative humidity is 90%. Which conclusion can be made?(1 point)
Responses
The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold.
The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold.
The dew point temperature is 90% of the air temperature.
The dew point temperature is 90% of the air temperature.
The temperature must rise in order for air to become saturated with water vapor.
The temperature must rise in order for air to become saturated with water vapor.
The air holds little water vapor and is relatively dry.
6. Which is correct about how air typically moves?(1 point)
Responses
Air moves from low-pressure areas to high-pressure areas.
Air moves from low-pressure areas to high-pressure areas.
High-pressure air moves on top of low-pressure air.
High-pressure air moves on top of low-pressure air.
Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
High-pressure air and low-pressure air move alongside each other.
7. Which air mass would form over warm water?(1 point)
Responses
continental tropical
continental tropical
continental polar
continental polar
maritime polar
maritime polar
maritime tropical
8. A new air mass moves into an area. Which will most likely occur?(1 point)
Responses
The warmer air mass rises, and there will be sunshine and a clear day.
The warmer air mass rises, and there will be sunshine and a clear day.
The warmer air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
The warmer air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
The colder air mass rises, and there will be sunshine and a clear day.
The colder air mass rises, and there will be sunshine and a clear day.
The colder air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
9. Which statement best describes the air behind a cold front?(1 point)
Responses
The air is colder and drier.
The air is colder and drier.
The air is cold and filled with moisture.
The air is cold and filled with moisture.
The air is warm and dry.
The air is warm and dry.
The air is warmer and more humid.
10. A meteorologist analyzes data to develop weather forecasts. Which weather-based data would be most helpful for a meteorologist to track in order to most accurately predict changes in weather? (1 point)
Responses
number of recent thunderstorms and tornadoes sighted in an area
number of recent thunderstorms and tornadoes sighted in an area
levels of precipitation and types of clouds
levels of precipitation and types of clouds
density of air and humidity levels
density of air and humidity levels
temperature and moisture levels of moving air masses
11. Which statement best describes a major difference in the quality of weather information contained in a daily forecast and a long-range forecast?(1 point)
Responses
Information contained in a daily forecast is more accurate than the information included in a long-range forecast.
Information contained in a daily forecast is more accurate than the information included in a long-range forecast.
Information contained in a daily forecast is more general than the information included in a long-range forecast.
Information contained in a daily forecast is more general than the information included in a long-range forecast.
Information contained in a daily forecast is less scientific than the information included in a long-range forecast.
Information contained in a daily forecast is less scientific than the information included in a long-range forecast.
Information contained in a daily forecast is less dependable than information included in a long-range forecast.
Information contained in a daily forecast is more accurate than the information included in a long-range forecast.
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1. It allows for people to inhabit Earth.
2. Mr. Smith keeps his baby chicks warm on a cold night by turning on an infrared heat lamp bulb in their coop.
3. ultraviolet
4. gravity
5. The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold.
6. Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
7. maritime tropical
8. The warmer air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
9. The air is colder and drier.
10. temperature and moisture levels of moving air masses
11. Information contained in a daily forecast is more general than the information included in a long-range forecast.
Are they all correct?
Here are the correct answers:
1. It allows for people to inhabit Earth.
2. Mr. Smith keeps his baby chicks warm on a cold night by turning on an infrared heat lamp bulb in their coop.
3. ultraviolet
4. vapor
5. The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold.
6. Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
7. maritime tropical
8. The warmer air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
9. The air is colder and drier.
10. temperature and moisture levels of moving air masses
11. Information contained in a daily forecast is more general than the information included in a long-range forecast.
So, yes, all the answers provided are correct.
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I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. Let me double-check and provide you with the correct answers:
1. It allows for people to inhabit Earth.
2. Mr. Smith keeps his baby chicks warm on a cold night by turning on an infrared heat lamp bulb in their coop.
3. ultraviolet
4. vapor
5. The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold.
6. Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
7. maritime tropical
8. The warmer air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
9. The air is colder and drier.
10. temperature and moisture levels of moving air masses
11. Information contained in a daily forecast is more general than the information included in a long-range forecast.
Upon rechecking, these answers are correct.
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I apologize for any confusion. Here are the correct answers for each question:
1. It allows for people to inhabit Earth.
2. A hot air balloon rises because a burner heats air which rises, lifting the balloon.
3. ultraviolet
4. gravity
5. The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold.
6. Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
7. maritime tropical
8. The warmer air mass rises, and there will be sunshine and a clear day.
9. The air is colder and drier.
10. temperature and moisture levels of moving air masses
11. Information contained in a daily forecast is more general than the information included in a long-range forecast.
I apologize for any confusion earlier. These are the correct answers.