Spheres and Atmosphere

Which gas is the most abundant in the atmosphere?

• Argon
• Nitrogen
• Carbon Dioxide
• Other trace gases
• Oxygen

The stratosphere contains the Earth’s ozone layer. The ozone blocks some solar radiation. What would happen if the ozone layer was removed from the atmosphere?

• The removal of the ozone layer would cause a higher rate of skin cancer
• The removal of the ozone layer would cause an extinction of all life.
• The removal of the ozone layer would cause the depletion of natural resources.
• The removal of the ozone layer would cause higher temperatures.

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How does layer F of the atmosphere protect Earth's surface?

• The stratosphere contains the ozone layer which helps absorb the sun's radiation.
• The stratosphere’s thickness helps break down meteors.
• The mesosphere’s thickness helps break down meteors.
• The mesosphere contains the ozone layer which helps absorb the sun's radiation.

Referencing the diagram below, how does layer P support life on Earth? 

• The troposphere contains the gases we breathe and water cycle we depend on.
• The stratosphere contains the ozone layer which helps absorb the sun's radiation.
• The mesosphere’s thickness helps break down meteors.
• The thermosphere shields us from dangerous radiation from the sun.

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Why is a model of the layers of the atmosphere helpful to learning about the atmosphere?

• The model allows us to increase the size of the atmosphere so that we can view it
• The model allows us to see all of the layers and their characteristics at once.
• The model allows us to learn more about the atmosphere than studying it directly.
• The model allows us to safely observe the atmosphere.

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Meteorites burn up

• Exosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere

Ozone layer

• Exosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere

Satellites orbit

• Exosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere

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Aurora Borealis (Northern lights) occurs due to the charged atoms and molecules

• Exosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere

Weather occurs

• Exosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere

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