From Aerographers Mate
Module 5 -Basic Meteorology - assignment 1
The metric system has been adapted by meteorologists to measure units of:
1. gravity, density, and force
2. length, weight, and time
3. centimeters, grams, and seconds
4. circular motion, gravity, and speed
Approximately how many inches are there in 25 centimeters ?
1. .984 in
2. 9.840in
3. 98.400in
4. 984.000 in.
A dyne is a measure of
1. length
2. force
3.area
4.density
Earth receives a majority of heat from the sun. What percentage is not received from the sun ?
a 1.0 %
b. .1 %
c .3%
d .5%
Earth's average albedo is between 36 & 43 percent. Which of the following terms most accurately defines albedo as it pertains to Earth and its atmosphere ?
1. sky cover
2. Scattering capability
3. Absorption Capability
4. Reflective capability
What percentage of Earth's insolation is absorbed by land and water ?
1. 13%
2. 36 %
3. 43 %
4. 51 %
The poles receive far less incident radiation than the equator. What is the effect on a polar air column in relation to a column of air over the equator ?
1. it is more shallow and lighter
2. It is more shallow but heavier
3. It is thicker and heavier
4. It is thicker and lighter
Which of the following sea level pressures is standard use by the International Civil Aeronautical Organization ?
1.1013.25 millibars
2.29.92 inches of mercury
3.14.7 lbs per square inch
4. All of the above
With a sea level pressure of 1000mb, one would expect the pressure at 18,000 feet to read:
1. 200mb
2. 300mb
3. 500mb
4. 750mb Everyone better know this one !
Pressure readings vary to the greatest degree with changes in
1. latitude
2. altitude
3. temperature
4. humidity
Convert 18C to Fahrenheit (people should know this)
a. 85f
b. 74f
c. 64f
d. 57f
Minus 5 C equates to what Kelvin scale temp ?
a. 250 K
b. 268 k
c. 278 k
d. 283 k
Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning the troposphere ?
1. Temperature inversions are not uncommon
2. Its thickness varies with latitude
3. Its thickness varies with the seasons
4. All of the above
For meteorological purposes, Earth's atmosphere is classified into zones or layers by its thermal structure. Working upward through the atmosphere, which of the following lists of zones is correct in its vertical order ?
1.Troposphere, tropopause, mesosphere, mesopause
2.Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere,
3. Mesosphere, mesopause, thermosphere, exosphere
4. stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere
Which of the following zones marks the outer limit of Earth's atmosphere ?
1. Mesosphere
2. Troposphere
3. Stratosphere
4. Exosphere
The specific heat of water is 1. What does 1 represent ?
1. The temperature of the water
2. The calorie requirement to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
3. The weight of the substance used in the ratio
4. The time requirement (in minutes) to raise the temp of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
Which of the following statements concerning saturation is correct ?
1. water vapor does not exist in a volume of the atmosphere that is saturated
2. To saturate air at the earth's surface requires less water vapor per unit mass than at 500mb
3. The degree of saturation is dependent upon pressure
4. If equal amounts of water vapor are injected into the atmosphere, saturation is more likely to occur in polar regions before it occurs in equatorial regions
Which of the following occurrences will result in the condensation of water vapor ?
1. Air moved over a colder surface
2. Air lifted mechanically
3. Air-cooled by the radiational cooling process
4. Each of the above
The horizontal transport of heat is known as:
1. radiation
2. conduction
3. convection
4. advection
In a mass of dry air, the ratio of the mass of water vapor to the given mass of dry air is expressed in grams per grams or grams per kilogram and is known as the:
1. mixing ratio
2. specific humidity
3. saturation mixing ratio
4. relative humidity
Knowing that the mixing ratio of a parcel of air is 6.3g/kg and the saturation mixing ratio is 9.0 g/kg, what is the relative humidity of the parcel ?
1. 56 %
2. 63 %
3. 70 %
4. 90 %
Well, it's break time guys !
Brief Meteorology 101 quiz
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Re: Brief Meteorology 101 quiz
I will probably flunk, with a capital "F", but I'll take a stab. My answers are highlighted in red.
kenl wrote:From Aerographers Mate
Module 5 -Basic Meteorology - assignment 1
The metric system has been adapted by meteorologists to measure units of:
1. gravity, density, and force
2. length, weight, and time
3. centimeters, grams, and seconds
4. circular motion, gravity, and speed
Approximately how many inches are there in 25 centimeters ?
1. .984 in
2. 9.840in
3. 98.400in
4. 984.000 in.
A dyne is a measure of
1. length
2. force
3.area
4.density
Earth receives a majority of heat from the sun. What percentage is not received from the sun ?
a 1.0 %
b. .1 %
c .3%
d .5%
Earth's average albedo is between 36 & 43 percent. Which of the following terms most accurately defines albedo as it pertains to Earth and its atmosphere ?
1. sky cover
2. Scattering capability
3. Absorption Capability
4. Reflective capability
What percentage of Earth's insolation is absorbed by land and water ?
1. 13%
2. 36 %
3. 43 %
4. 51 %
The poles receive far less incident radiation than the equator. What is the effect on a polar air column in relation to a column of air over the equator ?
1. it is more shallow and lighter
2. It is more shallow but heavier
3. It is thicker and heavier
4. It is thicker and lighter
Which of the following sea level pressures is standard use by the International Civil Aeronautical Organization ?
1.1013.25 millibars
2.29.92 inches of mercury
3.14.7 lbs per square inch
4. All of the above
With a sea level pressure of 1000mb, one would expect the pressure at 18,000 feet to read:
1. 200mb
2. 300mb
3. 500mb
4. 750mb Everyone better know this one !
Pressure readings vary to the greatest degree with changes in
1. latitude
2. altitude
3. temperature
4. humidity
Convert 18C to Fahrenheit (people should know this)
a. 85f
b. 74f
c. 64f
d. 57f
Minus 5 C equates to what Kelvin scale temp ?
a. 250 K
b. 268 k
c. 278 k
d. 283 k
Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning the troposphere ?
1. Temperature inversions are not uncommon
2. Its thickness varies with latitude
3. Its thickness varies with the seasons
4. All of the above
For meteorological purposes, Earth's atmosphere is classified into zones or layers by its thermal structure. Working upward through the atmosphere, which of the following lists of zones is correct in its vertical order ?
1.Troposphere, tropopause, mesosphere, mesopause
2.Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere,
3. Mesosphere, mesopause, thermosphere, exosphere
4. stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere
Which of the following zones marks the outer limit of Earth's atmosphere ?
1. Mesosphere
2. Troposphere
3. Stratosphere
4. Exosphere
The specific heat of water is 1. What does 1 represent ?
1. The temperature of the water
2. The calorie requirement to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
3. The weight of the substance used in the ratio
4. The time requirement (in minutes) to raise the temp of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
Which of the following statements concerning saturation is correct ?
1. water vapor does not exist in a volume of the atmosphere that is saturated
2. To saturate air at the earth's surface requires less water vapor per unit mass than at 500mb
3. The degree of saturation is dependent upon pressure
4. If equal amounts of water vapor are injected into the atmosphere, saturation is more likely to occur in polar regions before it occurs in equatorial regions
Which of the following occurrences will result in the condensation of water vapor ?
1. Air moved over a colder surface
2. Air lifted mechanically
3. Air-cooled by the radiational cooling process
4. Each of the above
The horizontal transport of heat is known as:
1. radiation
2. conduction
3. convection
4. advection
In a mass of dry air, the ratio of the mass of water vapor to the given mass of dry air is expressed in grams per grams or grams per kilogram and is known as the:
1. mixing ratio
2. specific humidity
3. saturation mixing ratio
4. relative humidity
Knowing that the mixing ratio of a parcel of air is 6.3g/kg and the saturation mixing ratio is 9.0 g/kg, what is the relative humidity of the parcel ?
1. 56 %
2. 63 %
3. 70 %
4. 90 %
Well, it's break time guys !
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kenl wrote:only 6 wrong. Pretty good considering without the book !
(I'll give out the answers later)
I thought I'd get them all wrong, so I'm pretty happy with my score.
I'd definitely say "pretty good", considering:
1. I am not even an amateur met. Just a Mom who is interested in the weather, but hasn't the foggiest idea about how it works or why.
2. I stink at math (and I mean STINK)
3. Pretty much everything I've learned about weather and meteorology, I've learned right here on this forum!
My office is near TWC...right around the corner, matter of fact. Perhaps I should let them know I'm available for Marny Stanier's old job? (except for one slight problem--she and I are exactly the same age).
Jeny
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Tornado_Chaser2005
The metric system has been adapted by meteorologists to measure units of:
1. gravity, density, and force
2. length, weight, and time
3. centimeters, grams, and seconds
4. circular motion, gravity, and speed
Approximately how many inches are there in 25 centimeters ?
1. .984 in
2. 9.840in
3. 98.400in
4. 984.000 in.
A dyne is a measure of
1. length
2. force
3.area
4.density
Earth receives a majority of heat from the sun. What percentage is not received from the sun ?
a 1.0 %
b. .1 %
c .3%
d .5%
Earth's average albedo is between 36 & 43 percent. Which of the following terms most accurately defines albedo as it pertains to Earth and its atmosphere ?
1. sky cover
2. Scattering capability
3. Absorption Capability
4. Reflective capability
What percentage of Earth's insolation is absorbed by land and water ?
1. 13%
2. 36 %
3. 43 %
4. 51 %
The poles receive far less incident radiation than the equator. What is the effect on a polar air column in relation to a column of air over the equator ?
1. it is more shallow and lighter
2. It is more shallow but heavier
3. It is thicker and heavier
4. It is thicker and lighter
Which of the following sea level pressures is standard use by the International Civil Aeronautical Organization ?
1.1013.25 millibars
2.29.92 inches of mercury
3.14.7 lbs per square inch
4. All of the above
With a sea level pressure of 1000mb, one would expect the pressure at 18,000 feet to read:
1. 200mb
2. 300mb
3. 500mb
4. 750mb Everyone better know this one !
Pressure readings vary to the greatest degree with changes in
1. latitude
2. altitude
3. temperature
4. humidity
Convert 18C to Fahrenheit (people should know this)
a. 85f
b. 74f
c. 64f
d. 57f
Minus 5 C equates to what Kelvin scale temp ?
a. 250 K
b. 268 k
c. 278 k
d. 283 k
Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning the troposphere ?
1. Temperature inversions are not uncommon
2. Its thickness varies with latitude
3. Its thickness varies with the seasons
4. All of the above
For meteorological purposes, Earth's atmosphere is classified into zones or layers by its thermal structure. Working upward through the atmosphere, which of the following lists of zones is correct in its vertical order ?
1.Troposphere, tropopause, mesosphere, mesopause
2.Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere,
3. Mesosphere, mesopause, thermosphere, exosphere
4. stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere
Which of the following zones marks the outer limit of Earth's atmosphere ?
1. Mesosphere
2. Troposphere
3. Stratosphere
4. Exosphere
The specific heat of water is 1. What does 1 represent ?
1. The temperature of the water
2. The calorie requirement to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
3. The weight of the substance used in the ratio
4. The time requirement (in minutes) to raise the temp of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
Which of the following statements concerning saturation is correct ?
1. water vapor does not exist in a volume of the atmosphere that is saturated
2. To saturate air at the earth's surface requires less water vapor per unit mass than at 500mb
3. The degree of saturation is dependent upon pressure
4. If equal amounts of water vapor are injected into the atmosphere, saturation is more likely to occur in polar regions before it occurs in equatorial regions
Which of the following occurrences will result in the condensation of water vapor ?
1. Air moved over a colder surface
2. Air lifted mechanically
3. Air-cooled by the radiational cooling process
4. Each of the above
The horizontal transport of heat is known as:
1. radiation
2. conduction
3. convection
4. advection
In a mass of dry air, the ratio of the mass of water vapor to the given mass of dry air is expressed in grams per grams or grams per kilogram and is known as the:
1. mixing ratio
2. specific humidity
3. saturation mixing ratio
4. relative humidity
Knowing that the mixing ratio of a parcel of air is 6.3g/kg and the saturation mixing ratio is 9.0 g/kg, what is the relative humidity of the parcel ?
1. 56 %
2. 63 %
3. 70 %
4. 90 %
TC
1. gravity, density, and force
2. length, weight, and time
3. centimeters, grams, and seconds
4. circular motion, gravity, and speed
Approximately how many inches are there in 25 centimeters ?
1. .984 in
2. 9.840in
3. 98.400in
4. 984.000 in.
A dyne is a measure of
1. length
2. force
3.area
4.density
Earth receives a majority of heat from the sun. What percentage is not received from the sun ?
a 1.0 %
b. .1 %
c .3%
d .5%
Earth's average albedo is between 36 & 43 percent. Which of the following terms most accurately defines albedo as it pertains to Earth and its atmosphere ?
1. sky cover
2. Scattering capability
3. Absorption Capability
4. Reflective capability
What percentage of Earth's insolation is absorbed by land and water ?
1. 13%
2. 36 %
3. 43 %
4. 51 %
The poles receive far less incident radiation than the equator. What is the effect on a polar air column in relation to a column of air over the equator ?
1. it is more shallow and lighter
2. It is more shallow but heavier
3. It is thicker and heavier
4. It is thicker and lighter
Which of the following sea level pressures is standard use by the International Civil Aeronautical Organization ?
1.1013.25 millibars
2.29.92 inches of mercury
3.14.7 lbs per square inch
4. All of the above
With a sea level pressure of 1000mb, one would expect the pressure at 18,000 feet to read:
1. 200mb
2. 300mb
3. 500mb
4. 750mb Everyone better know this one !
Pressure readings vary to the greatest degree with changes in
1. latitude
2. altitude
3. temperature
4. humidity
Convert 18C to Fahrenheit (people should know this)
a. 85f
b. 74f
c. 64f
d. 57f
Minus 5 C equates to what Kelvin scale temp ?
a. 250 K
b. 268 k
c. 278 k
d. 283 k
Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning the troposphere ?
1. Temperature inversions are not uncommon
2. Its thickness varies with latitude
3. Its thickness varies with the seasons
4. All of the above
For meteorological purposes, Earth's atmosphere is classified into zones or layers by its thermal structure. Working upward through the atmosphere, which of the following lists of zones is correct in its vertical order ?
1.Troposphere, tropopause, mesosphere, mesopause
2.Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere,
3. Mesosphere, mesopause, thermosphere, exosphere
4. stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere
Which of the following zones marks the outer limit of Earth's atmosphere ?
1. Mesosphere
2. Troposphere
3. Stratosphere
4. Exosphere
The specific heat of water is 1. What does 1 represent ?
1. The temperature of the water
2. The calorie requirement to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
3. The weight of the substance used in the ratio
4. The time requirement (in minutes) to raise the temp of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
Which of the following statements concerning saturation is correct ?
1. water vapor does not exist in a volume of the atmosphere that is saturated
2. To saturate air at the earth's surface requires less water vapor per unit mass than at 500mb
3. The degree of saturation is dependent upon pressure
4. If equal amounts of water vapor are injected into the atmosphere, saturation is more likely to occur in polar regions before it occurs in equatorial regions
Which of the following occurrences will result in the condensation of water vapor ?
1. Air moved over a colder surface
2. Air lifted mechanically
3. Air-cooled by the radiational cooling process
4. Each of the above
The horizontal transport of heat is known as:
1. radiation
2. conduction
3. convection
4. advection
In a mass of dry air, the ratio of the mass of water vapor to the given mass of dry air is expressed in grams per grams or grams per kilogram and is known as the:
1. mixing ratio
2. specific humidity
3. saturation mixing ratio
4. relative humidity
Knowing that the mixing ratio of a parcel of air is 6.3g/kg and the saturation mixing ratio is 9.0 g/kg, what is the relative humidity of the parcel ?
1. 56 %
2. 63 %
3. 70 %
4. 90 %
TC
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JenyEliza wrote:kenl wrote:only 6 wrong. Pretty good considering without the book !
(I'll give out the answers later)
I thought I'd get them all wrong, so I'm pretty happy with my score.
I'd definitely say "pretty good", considering:
1. I am not even an amateur met. Just a Mom who is interested in the weather, but hasn't the foggiest idea about how it works or why.
2. I stink at math (and I mean STINK)
3. Pretty much everything I've learned about weather and meteorology, I've learned right here on this forum!
My office is near TWC...right around the corner, matter of fact. Perhaps I should let them know I'm available for Marny Stanier's old job? (except for one slight problem--she and I are exactly the same age).
Jeny
Great job !
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Tornado_Chaser2005 wrote:The metric system has been adapted by meteorologists to measure units of:
1. gravity, density, and force
2. length, weight, and time
3. centimeters, grams, and seconds
4. circular motion, gravity, and speed
Approximately how many inches are there in 25 centimeters ?
1. .984 in
2. 9.840in
3. 98.400in
4. 984.000 in.
A dyne is a measure of
1. length
2. force
3.area
4.density
Earth receives a majority of heat from the sun. What percentage is not received from the sun ?
a 1.0 %
b. .1 %
c .3%
d .5%
Earth's average albedo is between 36 & 43 percent. Which of the following terms most accurately defines albedo as it pertains to Earth and its atmosphere ?
1. sky cover
2. Scattering capability
3. Absorption Capability
4. Reflective capability
What percentage of Earth's insolation is absorbed by land and water ?
1. 13%
2. 36 %
3. 43 %
4. 51 %
The poles receive far less incident radiation than the equator. What is the effect on a polar air column in relation to a column of air over the equator ?
1. it is more shallow and lighter
2. It is more shallow but heavier
3. It is thicker and heavier
4. It is thicker and lighter
Which of the following sea level pressures is standard use by the International Civil Aeronautical Organization ?
1.1013.25 millibars
2.29.92 inches of mercury
3.14.7 lbs per square inch
4. All of the above
With a sea level pressure of 1000mb, one would expect the pressure at 18,000 feet to read:
1. 200mb
2. 300mb
3. 500mb
4. 750mb Everyone better know this one !
Pressure readings vary to the greatest degree with changes in
1. latitude
2. altitude
3. temperature
4. humidity
Convert 18C to Fahrenheit (people should know this)
a. 85f
b. 74f
c. 64f
d. 57f
Minus 5 C equates to what Kelvin scale temp ?
a. 250 K
b. 268 k
c. 278 k
d. 283 k
Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning the troposphere ?
1. Temperature inversions are not uncommon
2. Its thickness varies with latitude
3. Its thickness varies with the seasons
4. All of the above
For meteorological purposes, Earth's atmosphere is classified into zones or layers by its thermal structure. Working upward through the atmosphere, which of the following lists of zones is correct in its vertical order ?
1.Troposphere, tropopause, mesosphere, mesopause
2.Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere,
3. Mesosphere, mesopause, thermosphere, exosphere
4. stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere
Which of the following zones marks the outer limit of Earth's atmosphere ?
1. Mesosphere
2. Troposphere
3. Stratosphere
4. Exosphere
The specific heat of water is 1. What does 1 represent ?
1. The temperature of the water
2. The calorie requirement to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
3. The weight of the substance used in the ratio
4. The time requirement (in minutes) to raise the temp of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
Which of the following statements concerning saturation is correct ?
1. water vapor does not exist in a volume of the atmosphere that is saturated
2. To saturate air at the earth's surface requires less water vapor per unit mass than at 500mb
3. The degree of saturation is dependent upon pressure
4. If equal amounts of water vapor are injected into the atmosphere, saturation is more likely to occur in polar regions before it occurs in equatorial regions
Which of the following occurrences will result in the condensation of water vapor ?
1. Air moved over a colder surface
2. Air lifted mechanically
3. Air-cooled by the radiational cooling process
4. Each of the above
The horizontal transport of heat is known as:
1. radiation
2. conduction
3. convection
4. advection
In a mass of dry air, the ratio of the mass of water vapor to the given mass of dry air is expressed in grams per grams or grams per kilogram and is known as the:
1. mixing ratio
2. specific humidity
3. saturation mixing ratio
4. relative humidity
Knowing that the mixing ratio of a parcel of air is 6.3g/kg and the saturation mixing ratio is 9.0 g/kg, what is the relative humidity of the parcel ?
1. 56 %
2. 63 %
3. 70 %
4. 90 %
TC
Score was 66.7 (I counted 7 wrong)
Thanks for participating !
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The metric system has been adapted by meteorologists to measure units of:
1. gravity, density, and force
2. length, weight, and time
3. centimeters, grams, and seconds
4. circular motion, gravity, and speed
Approximately how many inches are there in 25 centimeters ?
1. .984 in
2. 9.840in
3. 98.400in
4. 984.000 in.
A dyne is a measure of
1. length
2. force
3.area
4.density
Earth receives a majority of heat from the sun. What percentage is not received from the sun ?
a 1.0 %
b. .1 %
c .3%
d .5%
Earth's average albedo is between 36 & 43 percent. Which of the following terms most accurately defines albedo as it pertains to Earth and its atmosphere ?
1. sky cover
2. Scattering capability
3. Absorption Capability
4. Reflective capability
What percentage of Earth's insolation is absorbed by land and water ?
1. 13%
2. 36 %
3. 43 %
4. 51 %
The poles receive far less incident radiation than the equator. What is the effect on a polar air column in relation to a column of air over the equator ?
1. it is more shallow and lighter
2. It is more shallow but heavier
3. It is thicker and heavier
4. It is thicker and lighter
Which of the following sea level pressures is standard use by the International Civil Aeronautical Organization ?
1.1013.25 millibars
2.29.92 inches of mercury
3.14.7 lbs per square inch
4. All of the above
With a sea level pressure of 1000mb, one would expect the pressure at 18,000 feet to read:
1. 200mb
2. 300mb
3. 500mb
4. 750mb Everyone better know this one !
Pressure readings vary to the greatest degree with changes in
1. latitude
2. altitude
3. temperature
4. humidity
Convert 18C to Fahrenheit (people should know this)
a. 85f
b. 74f
c. 64f
d. 57f
Minus 5 C equates to what Kelvin scale temp ?
a. 250 K
b. 268 k
c. 278 k
d. 283 k
Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning the troposphere ?
1. Temperature inversions are not uncommon
2. Its thickness varies with latitude
3. Its thickness varies with the seasons
4. All of the above
For meteorological purposes, Earth's atmosphere is classified into zones or layers by its thermal structure. Working upward through the atmosphere, which of the following lists of zones is correct in its vertical order ?
1.Troposphere, tropopause, mesosphere, mesopause
2.Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere
3. Mesosphere, mesopause, thermosphere, exosphere
4. stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere
Which of the following zones marks the outer limit of Earth's atmosphere ?
1. Mesosphere
2. Troposphere
3. Stratosphere
4. Exosphere
The specific heat of water is 1. What does 1 represent ?
1. The temperature of the water
2. The calorie requirement to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
3. The weight of the substance used in the ratio
4. The time requirement (in minutes) to raise the temp of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
Which of the following statements concerning saturation is correct ?
1. water vapor does not exist in a volume of the atmosphere that is saturated
2. To saturate air at the earth's surface requires less water vapor per unit mass than at 500mb
3. The degree of saturation is dependent upon pressure
4. If equal amounts of water vapor are injected into the atmosphere, saturation is more likely to occur in polar regions before it occurs in equatorial regions
Which of the following occurrences will result in the condensation of water vapor ?
1. Air moved over a colder surface
2. Air lifted mechanically
3. Air-cooled by the radiational cooling process
4. Each of the above
The horizontal transport of heat is known as:
1. radiation
2. conduction
3. convection
4. advection
In a mass of dry air, the ratio of the mass of water vapor to the given mass of dry air is expressed in grams per grams or grams per kilogram and is known as the:
1. mixing ratio
2. specific humidity
3. saturation mixing ratio
4. relative humidity
Knowing that the mixing ratio of a parcel of air is 6.3g/kg and the saturation mixing ratio is 9.0 g/kg, what is the relative humidity of the parcel ?
1. 56 %
2. 63 %
3. 70 %
4. 90 %
1. gravity, density, and force
2. length, weight, and time
3. centimeters, grams, and seconds
4. circular motion, gravity, and speed
Approximately how many inches are there in 25 centimeters ?
1. .984 in
2. 9.840in
3. 98.400in
4. 984.000 in.
A dyne is a measure of
1. length
2. force
3.area
4.density
Earth receives a majority of heat from the sun. What percentage is not received from the sun ?
a 1.0 %
b. .1 %
c .3%
d .5%
Earth's average albedo is between 36 & 43 percent. Which of the following terms most accurately defines albedo as it pertains to Earth and its atmosphere ?
1. sky cover
2. Scattering capability
3. Absorption Capability
4. Reflective capability
What percentage of Earth's insolation is absorbed by land and water ?
1. 13%
2. 36 %
3. 43 %
4. 51 %
The poles receive far less incident radiation than the equator. What is the effect on a polar air column in relation to a column of air over the equator ?
1. it is more shallow and lighter
2. It is more shallow but heavier
3. It is thicker and heavier
4. It is thicker and lighter
Which of the following sea level pressures is standard use by the International Civil Aeronautical Organization ?
1.1013.25 millibars
2.29.92 inches of mercury
3.14.7 lbs per square inch
4. All of the above
With a sea level pressure of 1000mb, one would expect the pressure at 18,000 feet to read:
1. 200mb
2. 300mb
3. 500mb
4. 750mb Everyone better know this one !
Pressure readings vary to the greatest degree with changes in
1. latitude
2. altitude
3. temperature
4. humidity
Convert 18C to Fahrenheit (people should know this)
a. 85f
b. 74f
c. 64f
d. 57f
Minus 5 C equates to what Kelvin scale temp ?
a. 250 K
b. 268 k
c. 278 k
d. 283 k
Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning the troposphere ?
1. Temperature inversions are not uncommon
2. Its thickness varies with latitude
3. Its thickness varies with the seasons
4. All of the above
For meteorological purposes, Earth's atmosphere is classified into zones or layers by its thermal structure. Working upward through the atmosphere, which of the following lists of zones is correct in its vertical order ?
1.Troposphere, tropopause, mesosphere, mesopause
2.Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere
3. Mesosphere, mesopause, thermosphere, exosphere
4. stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere
Which of the following zones marks the outer limit of Earth's atmosphere ?
1. Mesosphere
2. Troposphere
3. Stratosphere
4. Exosphere
The specific heat of water is 1. What does 1 represent ?
1. The temperature of the water
2. The calorie requirement to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
3. The weight of the substance used in the ratio
4. The time requirement (in minutes) to raise the temp of 1 gram of water 1 deg Celsius.
Which of the following statements concerning saturation is correct ?
1. water vapor does not exist in a volume of the atmosphere that is saturated
2. To saturate air at the earth's surface requires less water vapor per unit mass than at 500mb
3. The degree of saturation is dependent upon pressure
4. If equal amounts of water vapor are injected into the atmosphere, saturation is more likely to occur in polar regions before it occurs in equatorial regions
Which of the following occurrences will result in the condensation of water vapor ?
1. Air moved over a colder surface
2. Air lifted mechanically
3. Air-cooled by the radiational cooling process
4. Each of the above
The horizontal transport of heat is known as:
1. radiation
2. conduction
3. convection
4. advection
In a mass of dry air, the ratio of the mass of water vapor to the given mass of dry air is expressed in grams per grams or grams per kilogram and is known as the:
1. mixing ratio
2. specific humidity
3. saturation mixing ratio
4. relative humidity
Knowing that the mixing ratio of a parcel of air is 6.3g/kg and the saturation mixing ratio is 9.0 g/kg, what is the relative humidity of the parcel ?
1. 56 %
2. 63 %
3. 70 %
4. 90 %
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Ok here are the answers to the quiz. Thanks for participating everyone !
1. 2
2. 2
3. 2
4. B
5. 4
6. 4
7. 1
8. 4
9. 3
10. 2
11. C (3)
12. 2 (B)
13.4
14. 3
15. 4
16. 2
17. 4
18. 4
19. 4
20. 1
21. 3
The book is quite tricky on an answer everyone had wrong, including myself at first. I corrected it later:
For meteorological purposes, Earth's atmosphere is classified into zones or layers by its thermal structure. Working upward through the atmosphere, which of the following lists of zones is correct in its vertical order ?
1.Troposphere, tropopause, mesosphere, mesopause
2.Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere,
3. Mesosphere, mesopause, thermosphere, exosphere
4. stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere
It's really supposed to be #2, you would think. But the paragraph for that section says the following:
In the meteorogical classification, (commencing with earth's surface and proceeding upward) we have the troposphere, tropopause, stratosphere, stratopause, mesosphere, mesopause, thermosphere, and the exosphere. These classifications are based on temperature characteristics.
So looking at the exact order in which the paragraph explains it, the answer would be #3
Ken
1. 2
2. 2
3. 2
4. B
5. 4
6. 4
7. 1
8. 4
9. 3
10. 2
11. C (3)
12. 2 (B)
13.4
14. 3
15. 4
16. 2
17. 4
18. 4
19. 4
20. 1
21. 3
The book is quite tricky on an answer everyone had wrong, including myself at first. I corrected it later:
For meteorological purposes, Earth's atmosphere is classified into zones or layers by its thermal structure. Working upward through the atmosphere, which of the following lists of zones is correct in its vertical order ?
1.Troposphere, tropopause, mesosphere, mesopause
2.Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere,
3. Mesosphere, mesopause, thermosphere, exosphere
4. stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere
It's really supposed to be #2, you would think. But the paragraph for that section says the following:
In the meteorogical classification, (commencing with earth's surface and proceeding upward) we have the troposphere, tropopause, stratosphere, stratopause, mesosphere, mesopause, thermosphere, and the exosphere. These classifications are based on temperature characteristics.
So looking at the exact order in which the paragraph explains it, the answer would be #3
Ken
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