Atmosphere: Unit Test Review

Front

This layer of the atmosphere contains most of the ozone.

Back

stratosphere

Front

This gas makes up 78% of the atmosphere

Back

nitrogen

Front

Which of the following is the correct order of the atmosphere layers from Earth to space? Options: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere

Back

troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

Front

This layer is where satellites are found.

Back

exosphere

Front

This layer is where weather occurs.

Back

troposphere

Front

What happens to air pressure as you go higher in the atmosphere?

Back

It decreases.

Front

Where are the Aurora Borealis located? Options: Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What causes the temperature to increase in the stratosphere? Options: Nitrogen, Ozone, Water Vapor, carbon dioxide

Back

Ozone

Front

As you go higher in the troposphere, the temperature _______________.

Back

decreases

Front

What is the function of the ozone layer?

Back

to block UV rays from getting to Earth