The Atmosphere
Fact or Fiction Quiz
- The atmosphere is composed
of mostly oxygen and carbon dioxide. Fact or Fiction?
- Water vapor, like carbon
dioxide, plays a major role in insulating the Earth. Fact or Fiction?
- Continental locations
attain their maximum temperature later in the summer than do marine locations
due to the differential rates at which land and water are heated. Fact or
Fiction?
- Altitude, landform barriers,
and ocean currents (among others) are major controls determining the weather
and climate. Fact or Fiction?
- The main component of
the lower atmosphere by total volume is nitrogen. Fact or Fiction?
- The term "weather"
and "climate" mean roughly the same thing. Fact or Fiction?
- The main impact of ozone
on life on the Earth's surface is that it acts as a lid for preventing gases
from escaping. Fact or Fiction?
- Cold ocean current account
for the dry climates along the western coasts of continents. Fact or Fiction?