Atmosphere and Meteorology

Which gas in our atmosphere is most abundant?

• Argon
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen
• Carbon Dioxide

What percentage of our atmosphere is made up of other gases such as argon, water vapor, and carbon dioxide?

• 1%
• 21%
• 78%
• 90%

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the greatest amount of water vapor?

• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Mesosphere
• Stratosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Stratosphere
• Troposphere

Where is the air pressure the greatest?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What are the 2 most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere?

• carbon dioxide and oxygen
• carbon dioxide and nitrogen
• nitrogen and oxygen
• nitrogen and hydrogen 

James plans to climb to the top of Mount Everest.  Which of the following statements about his climb will be the most accurate?

• Air pressure will rise and the temperature on a thermometer will increase.
• Air pressure will fall and the temperature on a thermometer will decrease.
• Air pressure will rise and the temperature on a thermometer will decrease.
• Air pressure and thermometer will not change.

Which of the following is the correct order of the atmosphere layers from Earth to space?

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
• troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, stratosphere
• thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere
• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere

Where would you find the ozone layer?

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere

Increased levels of CO₂ and methane gas in the atmosphere will cause global temperatures to increase. These gases absorb and store heat in the atmosphere. What is this called?

• Acid Rain
• Green House Effect
• Lapse Rate
• Smog