Atmosphere, Weather and Climate Final Exam

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the ground?

• Stratosphere
• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Mesosphere

What is the ozone layer made of?

• Methane (CH4)
• Nitrogen (N2)
• Oxygen (O3)
• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

What is the relationship between air pressure and altitude?

• Air pressure decreases as altitude increases
• Air pressure increases as altitude increases
• Air pressure is not affected by altitude
• Air pressure and altitude are unrelated

What is the hottest and thickest layer of the atmosphere?

• Thermosphere
• Mesosphere
• Exosphere
• Stratosphere

What is the aurora borealis?

• A type of cloud formation
• A type of wind pattern
• A natural light display in the sky
• A type of air pressure system

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is the cause of wind?

• The movement of air from west to east
• The movement of air from low pressure to high pressure
• The movement of air from high pressure to low pressure
• The movement of air from east to west

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the layer of the atmosphere where the ozone layer is found?

• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere

What is the layer of the atmosphere where most meteorites burn up?

• Stratosphere
• Thermosphere
• Mesosphere
• Troposphere

What is the layer of the atmosphere where the ISS orbits?

• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Exosphere

What is the layer of the atmosphere beyond which is outer space?

• Thermosphere
• Exosphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere