Quiz on Earth's Atmosphere

What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is made up of oxygen?

• 78%

• 21%

• 0.93%

• 0.4%

Which gas makes up 0.93% of Earth's atmosphere?

• Argon

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

What is the percentage of nitrogen in Earth's atmosphere?

• 21%

• 0.93%

• 78%

• 0.4%

Which of the following is a mixture of gaseous elements and compounds?

• Soil

• Water

• Air

• Rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which layer of the atmosphere contains most of the air and weather?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which layer of the atmosphere is directly above the troposphere?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary characteristic of the stratosphere?

• Contains most of the weather

• Contains the ozone layer

• Has the highest air pressure

• Is the coldest layer

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for having the highest temperatures?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for having the coldest temperatures?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere