Question 5: Consider two coastal regions at the same latitude. Region (1) is nex

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Question 5: Consider two coastal regions at the same latitude. Region (1) is next a cold ocean current, and (2) is next to a warm ocean current. The weather for region (1), compared to region (2) is likely to be:

A-Wet.

B-Warm.

C-Cold and Dry.

D-Windy.

E-Cloudy.

Question 6: Why does the temperature increase with increasing altitude in the stratosphere, unlike the troposphere?

A-Absorprtion of solar energy by ozone.

B-Energy is absorbed by stratospheric clouds.

C-The stratospheric clouds act as a blanket, retaining heat.

D-The air is thinner in the stratosphere.

E-Global warming due to changing CO2 levels.

Question 7: A temperature inversion within the troposphere is when:

A-Warm air overlies cool air.

B-Cool air overlies warm air.

C-The air is generally cooler than expected at all levels.

D-The air is generally warmer than expected at all levels.

E-Is when the temperature is converted to the SI (metric) system.

A-Wet.

B-Warm.

C-Cold and Dry.

D-Windy.

E-Cloudy.

Explanation / Answer

Question 5.

C - Cold and Dry

Ocean currents that take warm water away from the eqator causes warmer coastal climates while ocean currents that take cold water from the poles causes cooler coastal climates.

Questin 6.

A - Absorption of solar energy by ozone

Ozone layer is situated in the upper region of the stratosphere. This ozone absorbs the high energy radiation from the sun and heats up. This is why the temperature increase with increasing altitude in the stratosphere.

Question 7.

A - Warm air overlies cool air.

Temperature inversion is when there is a reversal of normal conditions. The normal condition is decrease of temperature with altitude. If there is a warm air over cool air it is a reversal of normal condition and is an inversion.

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