Science Pre- Assessment 23-24

This is the hottest layer in the atmosphere 

• stratosphere

• mesophere

• thermosphere

• exosphere

When climbing a high mountain, you get out of breath easily because _____.

• the percentage of oxygen in the air decreases

• the air is more dense

• there are less oxygen molecules each cubic meter of air

• air pressure is greater

Why does the troposphere experience the greatest amount of atmospheric pressure compared to the other atmospheric layers?

• It produces the ozone layer.

• It has the highest temperatures.

• It contains a high concentration of gas particles.

• It is the region in which weather occurs.

Which of the following is the correct order of the atmospheric layers from Earth to Space?

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

• troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, stratosphere

• thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere

• troposhere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere

In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere does weather occur?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

What type of weather is happening in the circled area on the map?

• Several Days of Rain with Possible Flash Floods

• Strong Thunderstorms

• Gentle Rains

• Warm, Sunny Skies

What type of front is shown in this image?

• warm front

• cold front

• occluded front

• stationary front

What type of front is circled on this map?

• occluded front

• warm front

• stationary front

• cold front

What type of pressure system would you expect is over the circled area?

• High Pressure System

• Low Pressure System

Is this an image of a high pressure area or a low pressure area?

• Low pressure area

• High Pressure area