Atmosphere and Weather M1-M3

The layer of air surrounding the Earth is known as the

• layers

• atmosphere

• ozone

• gases

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the layers of air from the ground?

• exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, exosphere

• exosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, thermosphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

Which layer of air contains the most gases that we breathe in?

• exosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

A layer of molecules filters out harmful rays from the Sun.

What is the layer of molecules mentioned above?

• ozone

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

Where can be found ozone in our atmosphere?

• troposphere

• exosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

How does the temperature change as we travel outwards the atmosphere?

• stays constant

• increases

• decreases

• varies

Which statement about weather conditions is true?

• Weathers conditions remain stable over a long period of time/

• Weathers conditions can be created and controlled.

• Weather conditions can be predicted.

• Weather conditions are recorded in the laboratories.

Which of the following helps to predict weather conditions more accurately?

• barometers

• hygrometers

• thermometers

• weather satellites

A student was measuring the humidity of air. Which of the following components was measured?

• the rate of evaporation

• the amount of water in the vapor

• the highest and lowest temperatures

• the wind and speed

When we measure air pressure, we are actually measuring the

• movement of air masses

• size of the particles

• composition of the air

• weight of the air above us