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Atmospheric Elements and Phenomena Quiz

#1

Which of the following is not a primary atmospheric element?

Hydrogen
Explanation

Hydrogen is a primary atmospheric element.

#2

What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

Carbon Dioxide emissions
Explanation

The primary cause of the greenhouse effect is the emission of Carbon Dioxide.

#3

What is the name given to the layer of the atmosphere where most weather phenomena occur?

Troposphere
Explanation

The Troposphere is the layer where most weather phenomena occur.

#4

What is the name of the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?

Evaporation
Explanation

Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

#5

Which gas constitutes the largest percentage of the Earth's atmosphere?

Nitrogen
Explanation

Nitrogen constitutes the largest percentage of the Earth's atmosphere.

#6

What is the name given to the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Condensation
Explanation

Condensation is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water.

#7

What is the name of the phenomenon where light is dispersed in an optical medium, producing a spectrum of colors?

Dispersion
Explanation

Dispersion is the phenomenon where light is dispersed, creating a spectrum of colors.

#8

What is the name of the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

Tropopause
Explanation

The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere is called the Tropopause.

#9

What is the name of the process by which water moves from plants into the atmosphere?

Transpiration
Explanation

Transpiration is the process by which water moves from plants into the atmosphere.

#10

Which of the following is a type of cloud that resembles a thin veil covering the sky?

Cirrus
Explanation

Cirrus clouds resemble a thin veil covering the sky.

#11

Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by the presence of the ozone layer?

Stratosphere
Explanation

The Stratosphere is characterized by the presence of the ozone layer.

#12

What causes the Coriolis effect?

The Earth's rotation
Explanation

The Coriolis effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth.

#13

Which of the following is not considered a major greenhouse gas?

Water Vapor
Explanation

Water Vapor is not considered a major greenhouse gas.

#14

Which atmospheric layer contains the ionosphere, where radio waves are reflected?

Thermosphere
Explanation

The Thermosphere contains the ionosphere, where radio waves are reflected.

#15

What is the name of the process by which a solid directly turns into a gas?

Sublimation
Explanation

Sublimation is the process by which a solid directly turns into a gas.

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