The most abundant gas in the atmosphere by volume is _________. This gas comprises 78% of

the Earth atmosphere by volume.

A. OxygenB. Water Vapor

C. Carbon DioxideD. Nitrogen

An isobar is a line of constant ________________.

A. Pressure B. Density C. Temperature D. Dew Point

Water has a ___________ heat capacity. This means a large amount of energy is needed to raise the temperature of water relative to other

substances. A. Low B. High

Which of the following processes ABSORBS the most latent heat?

A. Melting B. Freezing C. Evaporation D. Condensation

These clouds have some vertical development and are located in the upper levels of the

atmosphere. The clouds have a lumpy appearance and are made of ice crystals.

A. Nimbostratus B. Fair Weather Cumulus C. Altostratus D. Cirrocumulus

The two weather disasters that result in the greatest loss of life are:

A. Floods and Lightning B. Hurricanes and Tornadoes C. Floods and Hurricanes D. Lightning and Droughts

Minimum tropical storm force wind is ________________ miles per hour while the

minimum hurricane force wind is _______________ miles per hour.

A. 50; 100 B. 25; 50 C. 39; 74 D. 44; 69

In MOST cloud to ground lightning strikes, the ground tends to be _______________

charged. A. Positively B. Negatively

The word MONSOON as it applies to climatology refers to:

A. Very heavy rain B. The intensification of the jet stream C. A seasonal reversal in wind direction and

pressure distribution D. A cyclone or typhoon

When comparing the moisture content in the air between two locations it is best to use?

A. Dew Point B. Relative Humidity C. Wet Bulb Temperature D. Dry Bulb Temperature

Why are thunderstorms less common in California than Florida?

A. The directional shear is smaller throughout the year in California

B. Fronts do not move in California except in summer. Florida has fronts all year round

C. Florida has warmer ocean waters surrounding it. This results in higher dewpoints, instability and thus more thunderstorms

D. The jet stream is stronger in Florida

Which weather phenomena would be nearly impossible to observe without the aid of satellite

imagery? A. location of a mid latitude cyclone B. location of a cold front boundary C. location of an occluded front D. location of a deep ocean hurricane

Which of the following air masses is the most dense?

A. Continental Polar B. Continental Tropical C. Maritime Polar D. Maritime Tropical

A Barometer measures...

A. Air Pressure B. Wind Speed C. Humidity D. Ozone Concentrations

Almost all of the water vapor and carbon dioxide is found in the...

A. Stratosphere B. Troposphere C. Thermosphere D. Exosphere

The process by which the atmosphere slow Earth's loss of heat to space is called

A. Global Warming B. Coriolis Effect C. Doldrums D. Greenhouse Effect

Energy as heat can be transferred within the atmosphere in three ways--

radiation, conduction, and A. Transpiration B. Electromagnetic Spectrum C. Convection D. Radiation

A vertical looping pattern of airflow is known as

A. Doldrums B. Convection Currents C. Trade Winds D. Westerlies

Which of the following atmosphere layers is closest to the ground?

A. Ionosphere B. Exosphere C. Stratosphere D. Thermosphere

Which of the following layers of the atmosphere is closest to space?

A. Troposphere B. Stratosphere C. Exosphere D. Ionosphere

When the temperature of the air decreases, the rate of evaporation

A. Increases B. Varies C. Stays the same D. Decreases

The prefix nimbo-and suffix -nimbus mean

A. high B. rain C. layered D. billowy

Rain that freezes when it strikes a surface produces

A. Snow B. Sleet C. Frost D. Freezing rain

Which of the following is information you would not find from a station model?

A. precipitation B. cloud cover C. front D. wind speed

Continental polar Canadian air masses generally move

A. southeasterly B. northerly C. northeasterly D. westerly

The type of front that forms when two air masses move parallel to the front between them is called

A. Stationary B. Warm C. Cold D. Occluded

The type of front that can bring freezing rain is

A. Stationary B. Occluded C. Warm D. Cold

The eye of a hurricane is a region of

A. hailstorms B. torrential rainfall C. calm, clear air D. strong winds

In the mature stage of a thunderstorm, a cumulus cloud grows until it becomes a

A. stratocumulus cloud B. altocumulus cloud C. cumulonimbus cloud D. cirrocumulus cloud

TRUE OR FALSE The troposphere is the uppermost layer of the atmosphere, in which temperature increases as altitude increases;

includes the ionosphere False

True or False : The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere that lies between the troposphere

and the mesosphere and in which temperature increases as altitude increases; contains the

ozone layer TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: An air mass is simply a mass of air that has no unique properties

FALSE

Along which type of front is the intensity of precipitation greater, but the duration

shorter? A. Cold Front B. Warm Front

TRUE OR FALSE: A cP air mass originates over land and is likely to be cold and dry.

TRUE

After the passage of a cold front, air pressure will most likely rise.

A. True B. False

An mT air mass would be best described as

A. cold and dry B. warm and dry C. hot and dry D. cold and wet E. warm and wet

The boundary that separates different air masses is called a/an

A. storm B. front C. contact slope D. cyclone

True/False: The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to classify the intensity of tornadoes. FALSE

Modern weather forecasting relies on a combination of high-tech tools, mathematics, and human experience to be most successful. Detail the role of each of these three components in the forecasting process...?

Describe how altitude and temperature affect air pressure.