TEST_DE_5.1_TheCompositionAndBehaviorOfTheAtmosphere

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How would humans most likely function in an atmosphere that was 19% oxygen?

They would be exposed to toxic levels of oxygen; humans require an atmosphere of only 12% oxygen to survive.

They would be very healthy; our current atmosphere is 18 oxygen.

They would suffocate in an atmosphere below 21.5% oxygen.

They would be at risk of oxygen deprivation in an atmosphere below 19.5% oxygen.

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Earth's current atmosphere is approximately

50% nitrogen and 50% oxygen

78% oxygen and 21% nitrogen

75% nitrogen and 25% oxygen

78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen

The Coriolis Effect can explain the pathways of global wind systems, such as the polar easterlies, westerlies, and tradewinds. Indicate whether each statement about the Coriolis Effect is true or false.

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Without the Coriolis Effect, air currents would move from the dense, high-pressure air of the poles to the warm, low-pressure air at the equator with no overall deflection

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Air circulates as a result of uneven distribution of heat in the atmosphere. Heat can be transferred by conduction, convection, or radiation.
Match each description of the energy transfer with its type.

Stavka koja se može prevući		Odgovarajuća stavka
Convection		The temperature of the air directly above the warm sand increases.
Radiation		Air higher in the atmosphere sinks and pushes the warmer air upward.
Conduction		Sand on the beach gets warm on a hot, sunny day.

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Over which area would a high pressure system most likely develop during the day?

a grassland or prairie

a large, snow-covered region

a large city

a desert with little vegetation

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Match the following characteristics with the correct atmosphere(s).

	First Atmosphere	Second Atmosphere	Third Atmosphere
This atmosphere was on Earth approximately 5.4 to 2.6 billion years ago.
This atmosphere contained mostly hydrogen and large amounts of water vapor, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide.
This atmosphere was around the same time that the oceans were formed.
This atmosphere had free oxygen (O2 gas) in the atmosphere.

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Why is it more difficult to breath at higher altitudes?

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Match human activity w/ consequence to atmosphere

Stavka koja se može prevući		Odgovarajuća stavka
chlorofluorocarbons from airconditioners and refrigerators		less transpiration, reduced humidity, cloud formation and rainfall
Sulfur and Nitrogen Oxides formed during combustion		destruction of ozone layer which protects us from UV rays
carbon dioxide and methane gases produced from combustion and natural gas formation		acid rain
removal and reduction of plants i.e. deforestation		greenhoue gases

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TEST_DE_5.1_TheCompositionAndBehaviorOfTheAtmosphere

How would humans most likely function in an atmosphere that was 19% oxygen?

Earth's current atmosphere is approximately

Without the Coriolis Effect, air currents would move from the dense, high-pressure air of the poles to the warm, low-pressure air at the equator with no overall deflection

Air circulates as a result of uneven distribution of heat in the atmosphere. Heat can be transferred by conduction, convection, or radiation.
Match each description of the energy transfer with its type.

Over which area would a high pressure system most likely develop during the day?

Match the following characteristics with the correct atmosphere(s).

Why is it more difficult to breath at higher altitudes?

Match human activity w/ consequence to atmosphere

How would humans most likely function in an atmosphere that was 19% oxygen?

Earth's current atmosphere is approximately

Without the Coriolis Effect, air currents would move from the dense, high-pressure air of the poles to the warm, low-pressure air at the equator with no overall deflection

The Coriolis Effect occurs because land heats and cools faster than water.

Without the Coriolis Effect, air would move in a straight line from the dense, high-pressure air in the West to the warm, low-pressure air in the East.

The Coriolis Effect results from the rotation of the Earth.

Air circulates as a result of uneven distribution of heat in the atmosphere. Heat can be transferred by conduction, convection, or radiation.
Match each description of the energy transfer with its type.

Over which area would a high pressure system most likely develop during the day?

Match the following characteristics with the correct atmosphere(s).

Why is it more difficult to breath at higher altitudes?

Match human activity w/ consequence to atmosphere

The Coriolis Effect occurs because land heats and cools faster than water.

Without the Coriolis Effect, air would move in a straight line from the dense, high-pressure air in the West to the warm, low-pressure air in the East.

The Coriolis Effect results from the rotation of the Earth.

TEST_DE_5.1_TheCompositionAndBehaviorOfTheAtmosphere

TEST_DE_5.1_TheCompositionAndBehaviorOfTheAtmosphere

How would humans most likely function in an atmosphere that was 19% oxygen?

Earth's current atmosphere is approximately

Without the Coriolis Effect, air currents would move from the dense, high-pressure air of the poles to the warm, low-pressure air at the equator with no overall deflection

Air circulates as a result of uneven distribution of heat in the atmosphere. Heat can be transferred by conduction, convection, or radiation. Match each description of the energy transfer with its type.

Over which area would a high pressure system most likely develop during the day?

Match the following characteristics with the correct atmosphere(s).

Why is it more difficult to breath at higher altitudes?

Match human activity w/ consequence to atmosphere

How would humans most likely function in an atmosphere that was 19% oxygen?

Earth's current atmosphere is approximately

Without the Coriolis Effect, air currents would move from the dense, high-pressure air of the poles to the warm, low-pressure air at the equator with no overall deflection

The Coriolis Effect occurs because land heats and cools faster than water.

Without the Coriolis Effect, air would move in a straight line from the dense, high-pressure air in the West to the warm, low-pressure air in the East.

The Coriolis Effect results from the rotation of the Earth.

Air circulates as a result of uneven distribution of heat in the atmosphere. Heat can be transferred by conduction, convection, or radiation. Match each description of the energy transfer with its type.

Over which area would a high pressure system most likely develop during the day?

Match the following characteristics with the correct atmosphere(s).

Why is it more difficult to breath at higher altitudes?

Match human activity w/ consequence to atmosphere

The Coriolis Effect occurs because land heats and cools faster than water.

Without the Coriolis Effect, air would move in a straight line from the dense, high-pressure air in the West to the warm, low-pressure air in the East.

The Coriolis Effect results from the rotation of the Earth.

Air circulates as a result of uneven distribution of heat in the atmosphere. Heat can be transferred by conduction, convection, or radiation.
Match each description of the energy transfer with its type.

Air circulates as a result of uneven distribution of heat in the atmosphere. Heat can be transferred by conduction, convection, or radiation.
Match each description of the energy transfer with its type.