Atmosphere and Weather Quiz

What is the primary gas that makes up the atmosphere?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

Which layer of the atmosphere is most important for weather phenomena?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

What is the term for the pressure exerted by the weight of air?

• Temperature

• Air density

• Humidity

• Air pressure

Which gas is known to create a greenhouse effect?

• Hydrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Ozone

What type of wind changes direction with the seasons?

• Seasonal winds

• Local winds

• Trade winds

• Permanent winds

What is the process called when water vapor condenses to form clouds?

• Insolation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

What is the main cause of global warming?

• Natural climate cycles

• Ozone depletion

• Increased carbon dioxide levels

• Deforestation

What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

• Humidity

• Precipitation

• Air pressure

• Insolation

Which type of rainfall occurs due to the lifting of moist air over mountains?

• Convectional rainfall

• Cyclonic rainfall

• Relief (Orographic) rainfall

• Frontal rainfall