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Science practice 116

5 questions ~9 min recommended
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Score
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18
16
14
12-
10
2
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Key
Troposphere
nimbus
Stratosphere
stratus
Mesosphere
cumulus
Thermosphere
cirrus
- Temperature
- Pressure
10
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60
Average temperature (°C)
70 Ground level12345

The atmosphere is made up of 4 distinct layers: the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere. Different types of clouds form in the different layers depending on the pressure in the atmosphere and the ambient temperature. The cloud types include nimbus, stratus, cumulus, and cirrus. Figure 1 shows the location of the barriers of the atmosphere when the temperature and pressure are at an ideal condition for cloud formation. It also shows the different types of clouds formed at the different levels. Note: Clouds are formed mostly of water crystals, but can also contain particles of rock and dust.

Figure 1

1. According to Figure 1, the atmospheric layer with the greatest range in pressure is the:

2. Which of the following statements about the formation of cumulus clouds is supported by the data presented in Figure 1? Cumulus clouds typically form in:

3. According to Figure 1, as pressure within the atmospheric layers increases, temperature within the atmospheric layers:

4. According to the information given in Figure 1, clouds within the stratosphere are most likely formed:

5. If a pressure of 7 psi were sustained within the atmosphere, according to Figure 1, which of the following types of clouds would likely form?

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