1. _______________________ is the science of predicting the weather. (1 point)
Climatology
Ecology
Meterology
Botany
2. _______________________ is the condition of the atmosphere at any given location and
time.
(1 point)
Weather
Precipitation
Climate
Temperature
3. Which two chemical elements make up Earth's atmosphere? (1 point)
hydrogen and calcium
carbon and argon
oxygen and nitrogen
helium and oxygen
4. The following covers about 70% of Earth's surface? (1 point)
the biosphere
the lithosphere
the atmosphere
the hydrosphere
5. What is the definition of climate? (1 point)
the specific condition of the atmosphere at a given place and time
a distinctive combination of plants and animals that covers a significant portion of Earth's surface
the average yearly weather patterns in a given area
none of the above
6. The carbon cycle is an important part of the cycling of energy in which of the following? (1 point)
the hydrosphere
the lithosphere
the atmosphere
the biosphere
7. The following sphere is responsible for forming the solid shell of Earth that holds up life? (1 point)
the hydrosphere
the lithosphere
the atmosphere
the biosphere
8. What are the stages of the water cycle? (1 point)
evaporation
precipitation
condensation
run-off
all of the above
A and C only
9. True or false: Knowledge of geography saved lives during the "Christmas Day Tsunami." (1 point)
true
false
1. Meterology
2. Weather
3. Oxygen and nitrogen
4. The hydrosphere
5. The average yearly weather patterns in a given area
6. The biosphere
7. The lithosphere
8. All of the above
9. True