Acid deposition causes __________?
A. the greenhouse effect to lessen
B. lakes and forests to die
C. acid indigestion in humans
D. all the above are correct
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Fine organic or inorganic particles suspended in air is called __________?
A. particulate pollutant
B. gaseous pollutant
C. aerosol
D. none of these
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The atmosphere near the earth’s surface is “heated from below.” Which of the following does not significantly contribute to this heating?
A. Conduction of heat upward from a hot surface
B. Convection from a hot surface
C. Absorption of infrared energy that has been radiated from the surface
D. Heat energy from the earth’s interior
The earth’s atmosphere is divided into layers based on the vertical profile of __________?
A. Air pressure
B. Air temperature
C. Air density
D. Wind speed
Fog that most often forms as warm rain falls into a cold layer of surface air is called __________?
A. Radiation fog
B. Evaporation (mixing) fog
C. Advection fog
D. Upslope fog
The atmospheric greenhouse effect is produced mainly by the __________?
A. Absorption and re-emission of visible light by the atmosphere
B. Absorption and re-emission of ultraviolet radiation by the atmosphere
C. Absorption and re-emission of infrared radiation by the atmosphere
D. Absorption and re-emission of visible light by clouds
E. Absorption and re-emission of visible light by the ground
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What is hibernation and aestivation?
A. Thermal adaptation shown by animals
B. wind adaptation shown by animals
C. adaptation of animals to escape from predators
D. none
Water vapour is __________?
A. A gas
B. A cloud droplet
C. A rain drop
D. A snowflake
Infrared and visible satellite images might provide __________?
A. A way of determining cloud thickness and altitude.
B. A way of distinguishing between wet and dry clouds.
C. A way of identifying clouds suitable for cloud seeding.
D. A way of distinguishing between “new” and “old” clouds.
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