(Attachment 1) http://daq.state.nc.us/Ozone/codecalc.shtml- Division of Air Quality

Weather Assessment Questions

1. 
   Explain the composition, properties and structure of the atmosphere.
   

1. 
   Which layer of the atmosphere is coldest and why?
   

1. 
   Troposphere, because it is closest to the ground.
   
2. 
   Stratosphere, because it contains ozone.
   
3. 
   Mesosphere, because the molecules are spaced far apart.
   
4. 
   Thermosphere, because it is closest to outer space.
   

2. 
   A student is given a balloon filled with air and tied. Which answer best explains what would happen if the balloon were placed in a freezer.
   

1. 
   The air molecules in the balloon would spread out and the balloon size would increase.
   
2. 
   The air molecules in the balloon would condense and the balloon size would shrink.
   
3. 
   The air molecules will freeze and the balloon will pop.
   
4. 
   There will be no change in the balloon.
   

2. 
   Describe properties that can be observed and measured to predict air quality. RBT tag – B3
   

1. 
   Meteorologists observe and measure various factors as a way to track changes in weather. Which statement best supports why meteorologists need to predict air quality?
   
   1. 
      Radiation from the sun naturally produces smog.
      
   2. 
      Excessive rain is linked to poor air quality.
      
   3. 
      Exposure to ozone can lead to respiratory difficulties.
      
   4. 
      Large particulate matter can be inhaled and can lead to digestive problems.
      

2. 
   There is a construction site near your house. It has not rained in many weeks. Predict what effect if any this would have on current air quality near your house.
   
   1. 
      Ground level ozone would be lower under these conditions.
      
   2. 
      There would be a greater level of particulate matter which would improve air quality.
      
   3. 
      There would be a higher level of particulate matter which would lower air quality.
      
   4. 
      It would not have any affect on the air quality.
      

3. 
   Conclude that the good health of environments and organisms requires ….
   

1. 
   Which of the following explains what is meant by stewardship?
   
   1. 
      Stewardship is using a resource without wasting it.
      
   2. 
      Stewardship is the process of removing a resource.
      
   3. 
      Stewardship leads to fewer resources.
      
   4. 
      Stewardship is never successful.
      

2. 
   Predict what would happen to the air quality index if EPA restrictions on emissions were to decrease.
   
   1. 
      Air quality would get worse.
      
   2. 
      Air quality would improve.
      
   3. 
      Air quality would not change.
      
   4. 
      There are no emission restrictions, so they could not decrease.
      

4. 
   Evaluate how humans impact air quality. RBT tag – B3, B4, B5
   

1. 
   What conclusion can be drawn from the following statement? – “It is far too costly not to reduce emissions from automobiles and improve air quality.”
   
   1. 
      It is very costly to reduce emissions from automobiles.
      
   2. 
      Costs associated with bad air quality are more expensive than the cost to reduce car emissions.
      
   3. 
      Reducing air quality is expensive, so we should worry more about industrial air pollution than pollution from automobiles.
      
   4. 
      We should improve air quality, because its inexpensive.
      

2. 
   The governor of North Carolina announced that reducing air pollution is extremely difficult. What conclusion can be drawn from this statement?
   

b. Industry produces the greatest amount of pollution, but they can’t be stopped.

c. Since most cars in North Carolina come from another state, it would be

difficult to reduce air pollution from them.

d. Most of the air pollution in North Carolina is from non-point sources.

5. 
   Examine evidence that atmospheric properties can be studied to predict atmospheric conditions and weather hazards. RBT tag – C2, C3
   

1. 
   Predict what would happen if a cold front passed through a warmer air mass.
   
   1. 
      The front would stop, and the temperature would drop.
      
   2. 
      The warm air would move overtop of the cold air producing light rain showers.
      
   3. 
      The cold front would force the warm air mass upward producing thunderstorms.
      
   4. 
      The cold air would push the warm air further to the south.
      

2. 
   Which of the following would tell what would happen to an air particle that was drawn into a hurricane?
   
   1. 
      The air particle would spin clockwise and outward from the center of the storm.
      
   2. 
      The air particle would spin clockwise and inward from the center of the storm.
      
   3. 
      The air particle would spin counterclockwise and outward from the center of the storm.
      
   4. 
      The air particle would spin counterclockwise and inward from the center of the storm.
      

6. 
   Assess the use of technology in studying atmospheric phenomena and weather hazards. RBT tag – A2, A3, A4
   

1. 
   What would the result be from a switch from using satellite imagery to only radar for the forecasting of the weather?
   
   1. 
      Forecasts could be more accurate, because satellites are often limited on when they can view weather phenomena.
      
   2. 
      Forecasts will be limited to shorter time periods.
      
   3. 
      Weather forecasts will be less accurate at closer distances to the meteorologist.
      
   4. 
      Radar is actually more accurate than satellites, so overall there would be no gain or loss with the process of forecasting the weather.
      

2. 
   Which of the following information about using satellite imaging to monitor
   

1. 
   Satellite images of Earth are taken with cameras during the night using light from the moon.
   
2. 
   Satellites monitor the Earth’s coastal waters and track storms so predictions can be made.
   
3. 
   Satellite images appear in their true colors, which helps with predicting weather changes.
   
4. 
   Satellite images are constantly changing which affects the weather.
   

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