Unit 4 - Atmosphere Review Quizizz

What is the atmosphere primarily made of?

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen

• Nitrogen and oxygen

• Argon and trace gases

• Hydrogen and helium

What percentage of the atmosphere is nitrogen?

• 21%

• 78%

• 0.9%

• 0.02%

Which tool is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

What process do algae and plants use to produce oxygen?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Combustion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

How does gravity affect air pressure?

• It decreases air pressure at sea level

• It increases air pressure at high altitudes

• It causes air to be pulled down towards Earth's surface

• It has no effect on air pressure

How is the atmosphere divided?

• By pressure levels

• By temperature trends

• By humidity levels

• By wind patterns

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth and contains 75% of the atmosphere's mass?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What is a key characteristic of the stratosphere?

• It is the thinnest layer

• It contains the ozone layer

• It is where most meteors burn up

• It is the outermost layer

Where are the International Space Station and Aurora Borealis located?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere