Weather Quiz
By Leondra Richardson
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Last updated about 4 years ago
20 Questions
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The order of the layers of the atmosphere from earth to outer space is
The order of the layers of the atmosphere from earth to outer space is
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The ozone layer is found in the
The ozone layer is found in the
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In the troposphere, as altitude increases
In the troposphere, as altitude increases
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Which phase change in the atmosphere forms clouds?
Which phase change in the atmosphere forms clouds?
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At which location is rainfall most likely to occur?
At which location is rainfall most likely to occur?
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Which of the following scenerios is the best example of energy transfer by conduction?
Which of the following scenerios is the best example of energy transfer by conduction?
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Usually, as air temperature increases, air pressure
Usually, as air temperature increases, air pressure
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According to this map, where are they enjoying clear, sunny skies?
According to this map, where are they enjoying clear, sunny skies?
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These high level clouds are very wispy.
These high level clouds are very wispy.
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The movement of air from land to sea at night, created when cooler, denser air from the land forces up warmer air over the sea
The movement of air from land to sea at night, created when cooler, denser air from the land forces up warmer air over the sea
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When warm air becomes trapped between two cold fronts
When warm air becomes trapped between two cold fronts
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The atmosphere is composed of mainly
The atmosphere is composed of mainly
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Which gas is released into the atmosphere by plants as they photosynthesize?
Which gas is released into the atmosphere by plants as they photosynthesize?
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An air mass that forms over an ocean is called
An air mass that forms over an ocean is called
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Cool, clear weather usually follows a
Cool, clear weather usually follows a
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How are air masses classified?
How are air masses classified?
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Energy from the sun travels to Earth's surface by
Energy from the sun travels to Earth's surface by
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Bands of high-altitude, high-speed winds are called
Bands of high-altitude, high-speed winds are called
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Rain, sleet, and hail are all forms of
Rain, sleet, and hail are all forms of
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A rapidly moving cold air mass meets a slowly moving warm air mass and forms a front. What will most likely occur at this front?
A rapidly moving cold air mass meets a slowly moving warm air mass and forms a front. What will most likely occur at this front?