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WX 201 Final ERAU Exam Questions and Answers
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WX 201 Final ERAU Exam Questions and Answers 
The Atmosphere 
aerosol (a.k.a. particulates) 
rain, drizzle, fog, snow, ice crystals, cloud droplets 
 
 
Permanent gas 
Nitrogen [N2]=78% 
Oxygen [02]=21% 
Others (Ar, Ne, He, Kr, H)=1% 
 
 
Variable gas 
[H2O] 
-0 to 4% (highly variable) 
-Most abundant variable gas• 
[CO2] 
-0.039% and rising 
[O3] 
-Highly variable, reactive gas 
-Upper atmosphere: protects life from UV light 
-Occurs naturally, absorbs harmful ultraviolet light from sun 
 
 
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CTS - Aviation Weather Theory Questions and Answers Graded A+
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CTS - Aviation Weather Theory 
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Standard Atmosphere was created by: Averaging conditions to create an idealized 
atmosphere. 
 
The standard temperature lapse rate in the lower layers of the atmosphere is: A decrease of 
2° C per 1,000'. 
 
If the air temperature is +8°C at an elevation of 1,350 feet MSL and a standard (average) 
temperature lapse rate exists, what will be the approximate freezing level? 5,350 feet MSL. 
 
Moving up in the atmosphere, unsatur...
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Metro Final Exam |QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | ALREADY PASSED| VERIFIED & UPDATED
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Which of the following is a variable gas in Earth's Atmosphere? - Answer️️Water 
Vapor 
Dust that is floating around your room, would be considered - Answer️️an Aerosol 
Which statement most accurately describes the stratosphere - Answer️️Ozone in 
the stratosphere absorbs incoming UC radiation and thus warms 
Temperature is actually measuring the airs - Answer️️Kinetic Energy 
Given the four vertical temperatures profiles showing the troposphere and the 
stratosphere- which is ...
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Metro Final Exam 2024 with 100% correct answers
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Which of the following is a variable gas in Earth's Atmosphere? - correct answer Water Vapor 
 
Dust that is floating around your room, would be considered - correct answer an Aerosol 
 
Which statement most accurately describes the stratosphere - correct answer Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs incoming UC radiation and thus warms 
 
Temperature is actually measuring the airs - correct answer Kinetic Energy 
 
Given the four vertical temperatures profiles showing the troposphere and th...
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WX 201 - Exam #1 Questions and Answers
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WX 201 - Exam #1 Questions and Answers 
Permanent Gases in the Atmosphere 
Constant concentration in the atmosphere 
78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, 1% Other Gases: Argon, Neon, Helium, Krypton, Hydrogen 
 
 
Variable Gases in the Atmosphere 
The amount/concentration in the atmosphere varies or changes 
Includes: Water Vapor, Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Ozone 
 
 
Sources 
produce gases 
Ex: decaying plants/animals, volcanoes, photosynthesis 
 
 
Sinks 
deplete (remove) gases 
Ex: soil bacteria, resp...
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WX 201 Test 1 Questions and Answers
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WX 201 Test 1 Questions and Answers 
In the atmosphere 
Cold air sinks and warm air rises 
 
 
Weather 
State of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, moisture, pressure, etc. 
 
 
Climate 
Average or generally prevailing conditions 
 
 
Most abundant gases 
Nitrogen (78), Oxygen (21), Argon (.93) 
 
 
Which gas has a variable concentration, dependent upon location? 
Carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, water vapor 
 
 
What are the most common greenhouse gases? 
CO2, Methane, Ozone 
 
 
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APES Unit 5 Climate and Land Use Question and answers 100% correct 2023/2024
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APES Unit 5 Climate and Land Use Question and answers 100% correct 2023/2024Layers of the Atmosphere - correct answer troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere. A further region at about 500 km above the Earth's surface is called the exosphere 
 
Troposphere - correct answer Closest layer to Earth 
Densest layer 
Weather occurs 
 
Stratosphere - correct answer Ozone layer: pale blue gas composed of molecules made up of three oxygen atoms (O3) 
Absorbs UV-B and UV-C radiation 
 
Cli...
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Aviation Weather Exam Study Guide (IERW) Questions and Answers Rated A+
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Aviation Weather Exam Study Guide 
(IERW) Questions and Answers Rated A+ 
 
The lowest layer of the atmosphere is the ____ and is approximately ____ feet at the equator and 
____ feet at the poles. troposphere 
 
60,000' 
25,000' 
 
What is the difference between dry air and natural air? natural air contains water vapor and 
condensation nuclei 
 
Name the two major conditions affecting atmospheric circulation: uneven heating 
rotation of the earth 
 
Name one semi-permanent pressure (air mass...
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WX 201 Exam 1 |Complete And Graded A+
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Permanent Gases in the Atmosphere 
Constant concentration in the atmosphere 
78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, 1% Other Gases: Argon, Neon, Helium, Krypton, Hydrogen 
 
 
Variable Gases in the Atmosphere 
The amount/concentration in the atmosphere varies or changes 
Includes: Water Vapor, Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Ozone 
 
 
Sources 
produce gases 
Ex: decaying plants/animals, volcanoes, photosynthesis 
 
 
Sinks 
deplete (remove) gases 
Ex: soil bacteria, resp...
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REHS/RS NEHA Study Guide - Revised August 2023 Questions With Complete Solutions
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When gas pipe is leaking, what methods would be used by the technician to identify the exact point of leakage? correct answer: Using soap bubble solution 
 
What is the graphic tool used by meteorologists to give a succinct view of how wind speed and direction are typically distributed at a particular location correct answer: Wind Rose 
 
What is the lowest portion of Earth's atmosphere called: correct answer: troposphere (a height of about 3.7-6.2 miles (6-10 km) 
 
What three viruses cause...
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