Atmospheric Structure
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A.
Which of the following is the main factor used to determine the layers of the atmosphere?
- density
- temperature
- air pressure
- chemical composition
B.
Which correctly orders the layers of the atmosphere A - E?
- stratosphere, troposphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere
- troposphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
- stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere, thermosphere
- troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
C.
Which of the following could be expected if a temperature inversion occurs in layers A or B?
- increase in smog
- air convection increases
- air temperatures decrease with height
- no noticeable changes in atmospheric conditions
D.
Which statement is most accurate about layer B?
- It is located directly above the mesosphere.
- It is located directly below the mesosphere.
- It is located directly above the thermosphere.
- It is located directly below the thermosphere.
F.
The light displays of the aurora borealis occur in the ionosphere, which is located in which atmospheric layers?
- A and B only
- A, B, and C
- C, D, and E
- D and E only
G.
The is an atmospheric zone located in layers D and E characterized by gases being separated by molecular mass.
- ionosphere
- heterosphere
- homosphere
- magnetosphere
I.
The boundary layer between A and B is known as the
- tropopause.
- mesopause.
- stratopause.
- thermopause.
J.
Which of the following would be most responsible for temperature variation in layer D?
- global warming
- sunspot activity
- weather patterns
- temperature inversions