The Atmosphere Review

Which pie chart correctly shows the percentages of elements in the air?

• a

• b

• c

• d

In which layer of the atmosphere will you find the ozone layer?

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• exosphere

• mesosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

Which two gases are found throughout all layers of the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen and carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen and oxygen

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Trace gases and water vapor

As altitude increase in the troposphere, the temperature _______________.

• decreases

• increases

• stays the same

• gets very hot

What is the function of the ozone layer?

• to allow UV rays to get to Earth
• to block UV rays from getting to Earth
• To keep oxygen in
• to allow meteors to get to Earth

Which two gases that make up 99% of Earth's atmosphere?

• carbon dioxide & oxygen

• nitrogen & carbon dioxide

• nitrogen & oxygen

• nitrogen & water vapor

In which layer do satellites orbit?

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• exosphere

• mesosphere

Which layer has the highest air pressure?

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• ionosphere

What instrument do meteorologists use to measure atmospheric/ air pressure?

• barometer

• thermometer

• rain gauge