Weather and Atmosphere Test

In addition to colder temperatures what type of weather could be expected when a cold front moves in? 

• fair weather
• hotter temperature
• no change
• thunderstorms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does an anemometer measure?

• wind direction
• humidity
• precipitation
• wind speed

Which gas in our atmosphere is most abundant?

• Argon
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen
• Carbon Dioxide

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?

• 1%
• 21%
• 78%
• 90%

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Stratosphere
• Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Describe how the ozone layer protects the earth.

• Absorbs solar radiation, Protects Earth from UV Rays,  and emits heat
• Ozone in the lower atmosphere is a pollutant

Which front does this image represent ? 

• Cold front
• Stationary front
• Occluded Front 
• Warm front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which front does this image represent ? 

• Cold front
• Stationary front
• Occluded Front 
• Warm front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

What is the name of this tool?

• Barometer
• Hygrometer
• Rain Gauge
• Thermometer