Turbulent wind shear zones and downbursts are hazards caused by thunderstorms. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 2Heat waves are generally considered to be little more than a nuisance and are not responsible for
considerable loss of life. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 3Referring to Figure 1.12: There is a lot of mixing and overturning of air in the mesosphere. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 4Standing at the top of a tall mountain, a breath of air would contain a lot fewer molecules than a
breath of air taken at sea level, but the proportion of oxygen in the two breaths of air, relative to the other
constituents, would remain the same. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 5The ozone hole is an actual hole in the atmosphere, a region of complete vacuum. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 6Stratospheric ozone is a health hazard for people with respiratory illnesses. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 7Referring to Table 1.3: If you were to take a breath of pure oxygen, from a tank, you'd be getting
about __________ the amount of oxygen you'd get by taking a normal breath of our atmosphere.
a. one-fifth
b. half
c. twice
d. three times
e. five times
Question 8
At the 500 mb level, the amount of oxygen inhaled in a single breath is __________ of that
inhaled at sea-level.
a. about the same
b. about one-quarter
c. about one-half
d. about three-quarters
Question 9Which relates to weather rather than climate?
a. The average temperature for the month of January is 28 oF
b. the lowest temperature ever recorded in Frozenlake, Minnesota is -57 oF
c. the foggiest month of the year is December
d. I like the warm, humid summers
e. Outside it is cloudy and snowing
Question 10Condensation is more likely to occur:a.
when the air cools.
b. when the wind is calm.
c. when winds blow from the ocean over land.
d. at night.
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