Earth's Atmosphere Quiz

What is the term for the force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it?

• Atmospheric temperature

• Atmospheric density

• Atmospheric pressure

• Atmospheric humidity

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

At which layer of the atmosphere do the coldest temperatures occur?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What percentage of the Sun's energy is reflected by Earth's surface when sunlight strikes the Earth?

• 25%

• 45%

• 50%

• 75%

What is another term for elevation in the air?

• Sea level

• Troposphere

• Altitude

• Terrain

Where is the International Space Station located in Earth's atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is thickest at the equator and thinnest at the poles?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What do the gases in Earth's atmosphere include?

• Oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor

• Oxygen, helium, methane, and sulfur dioxide

• Hydrogen, nitrogen, radon, and argon

• Nitrogen, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and ozone

How does atmospheric pressure change as one moves from sea level to higher elevations?

• Air pressure has no effect on the movement of air

• Air pressure causes air to rise

• Air pressure causes air to move from low to high pressure areas

• Air pressure causes air to move from high to low pressure areas

Where do jet airplanes typically fly in Earth's atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere