Atmosphere Layers and Air Masses Quiz

Atmosphere Layers and Air Masses Quiz

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Atmosphere Layers and Air Masses Quiz

Atmosphere Layers and Air Masses Quiz

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Quiz

Physics

8th Grade

Medium

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of weather in the troposphere?

A) Temperature inversion

B) Convection

C) Ozone layer

D) Ionization

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which layer of the atmosphere contains a layer of ozone that protects Earth's surface from UV radiation?

D) Thermosphere

C) Mesosphere

B) Stratosphere

A) Troposphere

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of temperature increase in the stratosphere?

A) Convection

B) Ozone layer

C) Temperature inversion

D) Ionization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by the presence of charged particles called ions?

C) Mesosphere

D) Thermosphere

B) Stratosphere

A) Troposphere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of air mass originates near the equator and is characterized by warm temperatures and high humidity?

B) Maritime air mass

C) Polar air mass

D) Tropical air mass

A) Continental air mass

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of front is associated with gradual weather changes and warmer, more stable weather after it passes?

B) Warm front

A) Cold front

C) Occluded front

D) Stationary front

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of wind in the Earth's atmosphere?

D) Ozone layer

A) Convection

B) Temperature inversion

C) Ionization

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