7.1- Introducing the Atmosphere

temperature layer of the atmosphere with strong, steady winds and few weather changes.

• exosphere

• heterosphere

• homosphere

• stratosphere

• theremospehre

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

the portion of the atmosphere with a constant mix of gases

• exosphere

• heterosphere

• homosphere

• stratosphere

• theremospehre

the outermost layer of the atmosphere

• exosphere

• heterosphere

• homosphere

• stratosphere

• theremospehre

the 'weather layer' of the atmosphere

• exosphere

• heterosphere

• homosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

layer of the atmosphere named for the high temperature

• exosphere

• heterosphere

• homosphere

• stratosphere

• theremospehre

The most dangerous form of ultraviolet radiation is UVA.

• true

• false-UVC

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

7. The most abundant gas in the atmosphere is oxygen.

• true

• false- nitrogen

8. The coldest point in the atmosphere is the mesopause.

• true

• false

9. When people are enjoying a sunny day at the beach, what part of the atmosphere helps protect them from harmful solar rays?​ (a)  

• ozone layer
• UV-C

What terms refer to the atmosphere's steady change in temperature with altitude?​ (a)  

• temperature gradient
• weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6