Chapter 1   Introduction to the Atmosphere

1) The term meteorology:

1. A) can be used interchangeably with climate because they have the same meaning.
2. B) is the study of the atmosphere and its related weather systems.
3. C) is the study of the long-term average weather conditions at a given location.
4. D) is the study of meteors and their effects on the atmosphere.

Answer:  B

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2) This country has the greatest variety of weather in the world.

1. A) China
2. B) United States
3. C) South Africa
4. D) Australia
5. E) Russia

Answer:  B

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3) Which of the following statements is an expression of climate?

1. A) Big Rapids, MI, recorded six inches of snowfall today.
2. B) Tornado warnings are in effect for Oklahoma City, OK.
3. C) February is the wettest month in Los Angeles, CA, with an average rainfall of 3.92 inches.
4. D) Tomorrow’s high is forecasted to be 67°F.

Answer:  C

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4) A primary difference between the concepts of weather and climate is the:

1. A) measuring technique used.
2. B) type of weather elements measured.
3. C) temperature scale used.
4. D) time period involved.

Answer:  D

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5) The BEST definition of the term climate is:

1. A) a comprehensive statistical analysis of aggregate weather conditions in a specific place or region.
2. B) average weather over a long period of time.
3. C) identical to the definition of meteorology.
4. D) the weather occurring in the atmosphere at a specific place and time.

Answer:  A

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6) The basic elements of weather and climate include all of the following, except:

1. A) the humidity of the air.
2. B) the temperature of the air.
3. C) the pressure of the air.
4. D) the chemical composition of the air.
5. E) the type and amount of cloudiness.

Answer:  D

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