apes ch 4

Based on the diagram which of the following identifies a characteristic of the atmosphere between the stratosphere and troposphere

the ozone layer is in the stratopause

Which of the following shows the approximate concentration of CO2 N2 and O2 in dry air

CO2: 1%, N2: 78%, O2: 21%

The area is most susceptible to erosion leading to increased suspended solids and increased turbidity downstream

D, Ocean

Earths currently rotates on an axis at an angle of 23.5 degrees. If that axis changed to 20 degrees so that the axis was closer to vertical, which of the following would be expected to occur

Earth would experience a change in seasonal timing and length

Based on the data in the graph which of the following represents the approximate rate of change in Arctic sea level from 1996 to 2015

3 mm per year

Which latitude shown on the diagram above experiences 24 hours of daylight on December 21

A, Antarctic circle

Based on the graph which of the following can be concluded about the latitudes of the two locations

B, Location 1 is close to the equator and location 2 is in the northern hemisphere

This layer of the earths atmosphere contains the fewest molecules of the layers shown, and the low density of gas leads to very few molecules transferring heat to an object in this layer, ultraviolet radiation causes photodissociation of molecules creating ions.

Mesosphere

Which of the following is the most abundant gases by volume in the atmosphere

N2

Which of the following statements best explains why the average temperature of London is warmer than that of Calgary in December

Oceanic currents warm the atmosphere in London

The excessive pumping of groundwater from wells can influence the water levels below ground which of the following is more likely to occur in aquifers in coastal areas than in aquifers in other regions.

Saltwater intrusion into aquifiers

Based on the diagram, which of the following statements best explains why the climate of the west coast of Africa is drier than that of the east coast of the united states even though they are located at similar northern latitudes

The cold ocean currents of Africa absorb head from land and therefore cool the atmosphere

Which of the following is a negative consequence associated with photovoltaic solar cells.

The manufacture of photovoltaic solar cells involves toxic metals that can be released into the environment.

A farm is experiencing extensive crop loss due to high rains causing overly saturated soils. Which of the following approaches would best help the farmer alleviate the problem?

amending the soil with sand to increase the permeability of the soil.

Which of the following properties is most likely associated with soils that contain more sand-sized particles than soils that contain more clay-sized particles

high permeability

Scientists are looking for new locations to generate electricity using geothermal energy, which of the following location would be best choice for a geothermal energy generating plant

near tectonic plate boundaries

Which of the following is the best method for preventing soil erosion in an agricultural area

terrace farming

Based on the diagram which of the following changes are most likely to occur in the central and eastern tropical pacific during el nino

the Peruvian current weakens leading to warmer than average sea surface temperature

The layer of Earths atmosphere has the highest density of any atmospheric layer and contains most of the water vapor in the atmosphere

troposphere

Which of the following is a primary cause of El Nino climate variations.

warmer surface waters in the pacific ocean