Quiz on Atmosphere

Which of the following is a function of the atmosphere?

• Contains the oxygen we need

• Provides us with food

• Generates electricity

• Produces water

What is the term for the mixture of gases surrounding the Earth?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is a natural component of the atmosphere?

• Plastic

• Volcanic ash

• Metal

• Glass

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is a gaseous component of the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Sand

• Soil

• Rock

Which form of water is present as droplets in the atmosphere?

• Solid water

• Water vapor

• Liquid water

• Ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is air pressure?

• The weight of the ocean

• The measure of force with which air molecules push on a surface

• The speed of wind

• The temperature of the atmosphere

What is the relationship between air pressure and weather?

• Air pressure has no effect on weather

• Air pressure variations cause weather changes

• Weather changes cause air pressure variations

• Air pressure and weather are unrelated

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It doubles

What does the prefix "Strato" mean?

• Heat

• Middle

• Layer

• Ball

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What does the prefix "Thermo" mean?

• Ball

• Heat

• Layer

• Middle

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4