AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 7.3 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 7.3 of AP Environmental Science – Thermal Inversion.
Questions List
Topic 7.3
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: STB-2.C
What is a thermal inversion?
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Topic 7.3: Thermal Inversion
Learning Objective: STB-2.C
Describe thermal inversion and its relationship with pollution.
Essential Knowledge: STB-2.C.1
During a thermal inversion, the normal temperature gradient in the atmosphere is altered as the air temperature at the Earth’s surface is cooler than the air at higher altitudes.
Essential Knowledge: STB-2.C.2
Thermal inversion traps pollution close to the ground, especially smog and particulates.
