Quiz on Earth's Atmosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the farthest from Earth?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

Which layer is known for having no water vapor?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

What is the effect of greenhouse gases on Earth's temperature?

• They decrease the temperature

• They have no effect

• They increase the temperature

• They stabilize the temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which energy source is depicted as coming from water in the diagram?

• Geothermal Energy

• Hydropower Energy

• Biomass Energy

• Solar Energy

What is the main reason nonrenewable resources are considered nonrenewable?

• They are man-made

• They are expensive

• They cannot be replaced within a human lifetime

• They are always available

What is an example of a fossil fuel?

• Wood

• Coal

• Water

• Air

What is a disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• They are renewable

• They are nonrenewable

• They are abundant

• They are clean

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is crude oil made from?

• Organic materials from ancient plants and animals

• Rocks and minerals

• Freshwater algae

• Synthetic chemicals

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the primary component of natural gas?

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

Which of the following is a characteristic of crude oil?

• Made from ancient organic materials

• Always found in solid form

• Renewable energy source

• Used directly without processing