Quiz on Atmosphere and Water Cycle

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Argon

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases

• The cooling of Earth's surface due to the reflection of sunlight

• The process of photosynthesis

• The formation of clouds

What is the primary cause of global warming?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar flares

• Ocean currents

What is the role of the ozone layer in protecting Earth?

• It absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation

• It regulates Earth's temperature

• It produces oxygen

• It filters out harmful cosmic rays

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth's surface is known as:

• Hydrological cycle

• Water cycle

• Water evaporation

• Water condensation

Which process in the water cycle involves the conversion of water vapor into liquid water?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

What is the primary source of Earth's freshwater?

What is the process by which water vapor enters the atmosphere?

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

Which human activity has the greatest impact on the water cycle?

• Deforestation

• Recycling

• Planting trees

• Conserving water