Atmosphere Quiz

What is the term for the thin layer of gases that envelops the Earth?

• Ozone Layer

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

Which term best describes the measurement of the force with which air molecules push on a surface area?

• Gravity

• Air Pressure

• Humidity

• Wind Speed

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The Earth's atmosphere is divided into five layers. In what layer does all life exist?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer? An important layer that helps protect life on Earth from UV radiation.

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Ginny enjoys mountain climbing. Today he is climbing Mt. Sheridan, which is the tallest mountain she's ever climbed. When Ginny makes it to the top of the mountain, she notices that is is more difficult to catch her breath. At higher elevations, why is it harder for Ginny to breathe?

• At higher altitudes, the air is very cold

• At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower

• At higher altitudes, the air contains more Nitrogen.

• At higher altitudes, the air contains more carbon dioxide

The Earth's atmosphere is divided into five layers. In the middle is where most foreign objects, such as meteors, will burn up as they enter the atmosphere. Which layer is this?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

There is concern among scientists about the ozone layer being destroyed. What is their reason for being concerned?

• The ozone layer contains most of the oxygen we breathe

• The ozone layer protects us from harmful UV radiation.

• The ozone layer has very few molecules in it

• The ozone layer contains most of the nitrogen we breathe

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How compact the molecules are in a solid, liquid or gas

• Gravity

• Air Pressure

• Density

• Atmosphere

As a student in environmental science class, you have been asked to explain the greenhouse effect and the problem we face in regards to global warming with increasing greenhouse gas emissions. You decided to use an analogy to help your classmates understand how the increase in greenhouse gases will play a role in the greenhouse effect and global warming. ALL BUT ONE of the analogies is correct. Please select the INCORRECT analogy.

• The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is like wearing a sweatshirt while you are running.

• The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is like putting on an extra layer of clothes during the winter

• The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is like placing an extra log on the fire to produce more heat.

• The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is like putting an extra blanket over you while lying on the couch.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

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As you travel from the surface of the Earth up through the atmosphere into outer space, the gases become

• More Dense

• Less Dense

• Higher in temperature

• Lower in temperature