Earth's Atmosphere Quiz

What are the three main gases in the Earth's atmosphere and their approximate percentages?

• Oxygen (21%), Carbon Dioxide (0.04%), Argon (0.93%)

• Nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), Argon (0.93%)

• Hydrogen (75%), Helium (23%), Methane (1%)

• Carbon Dioxide (78%), Nitrogen (21%), Neon (1%)

List the layers of the Earth's atmosphere in order from closest to the surface to farthest away.

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

• Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere

• Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

In which layer of the atmosphere are meteors typically burned up?

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the weather phenomena?

Where is the ozone layer primarily located?

Which layer of the atmosphere has a high amount of helium and hydrogen?

Name three major events that scientists believe led to the formation of our current atmosphere.

What weather conditions are typically associated with low pressure?

• Clear skies and calm weather

• Stormy and wet weather

• Hot and dry conditions

• Snowy and freezing conditions

What weather conditions are typically associated with high pressure?

• Stormy and wet weather

• Clear skies and calm weather

• Hot and dry conditions

• Snowy and freezing conditions

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is positioned as shown in the diagram?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall