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61.

What is the main gas that makes up Earth's atmosphere by volume?

Argon (Ar)

Oxygen (O2)

Nitrogen (N2)

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Explanation Comments

Answer: Nitrogen (N2)

Explanation:

Nitrogen (N2) is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere by volume, making up approximately 78% of the air.

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62.

What is the term for the process of water vapor changing into liquid water droplets, forming clouds?

Sublimation

Precipitation

Condensation

Evaporation

Explanation Comments

Answer: Condensation

Explanation:

Condensation is the process by which water vapor changes into liquid water droplets, forming clouds.

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63.

What is the name of the boundary between two air masses with different temperatures and humidity levels?

Tropopause

Front

Isobar

Thermocline

Explanation Comments

Answer: Front

Explanation:

A front is the boundary between two air masses with different temperatures and humidity levels.

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64.

What instrument is used to measure wind speed and direction?

Hygrometer

Anemometer

Barometer

Thermometer

Explanation Comments

Answer: Anemometer

Explanation:

An anemometer is used to measure wind speed and direction.

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65.

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface and where weather phenomena occur?

Exosphere

Troposphere

Thermosphere

Mesosphere

Explanation Comments

Answer: Troposphere

Explanation:

The troposphere is the closest layer to the Earth's surface and is where weather phenomena, such as clouds and storms, occur.

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66.

What is the term for the process of air rising and cooling, leading to cloud formation and precipitation?

Inversion

Subsidence

Adiabatic cooling

Convection

Explanation Comments

Answer: Adiabatic cooling

Explanation:

Adiabatic cooling is the process by which rising air cools, leading to cloud formation and precipitation.

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67.

Which type of cloud is often described as puffy, white clouds with a flat base and can indicate fair weather?

Stratus clouds

Cirrus clouds

Altostratus clouds

Cumulus clouds

Explanation Comments

Answer: Cumulus clouds

Explanation:

Cumulus clouds are puffy, white clouds with a flat base and are often associated with fair weather.

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68.

What is the term for the measurement of wind direction?

Barometry

Anemology

Thermometry

Anemometry

Explanation Comments

Answer: Anemology

Explanation:

Anemology is the measurement of wind direction, typically using a wind vane.

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69.

What is the name for a sudden and violent storm that is often accompanied by heavy rain, lightning, and thunder?

Hurricane

Tornado

Thunderstorm

Cyclone

Explanation Comments

Answer: Thunderstorm

Explanation:

A thunderstorm is a sudden and violent storm characterized by heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.

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70.

What is the term for the boundary between cold air and warm air masses with the cold air pushing the warm air upward?

Occluded front

Cold front

Stationary front

Warm front

Explanation Comments

Answer: Cold front

Explanation:

A cold front is a boundary between cold air and warm air masses where the cold air advances and pushes the warm air upward, often leading to thunderstorms.

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