2025 Sci6 6.7 Atmospheric Conditions Revised

The majority of clouds form in which layer of the atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which two elements make up 99 percent of the air?

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Argon

• Oxygen

• Helium

In which layer of the atmosphere is the majority of water vapor found?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The three major atmospheric gases are nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. These gases are mainly located in which layer?

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the most abundant gas found in the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Water Vapor

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

What is the chemical formula for ozone?

• O

• O₃

• O₄

• O₂

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The ozone layer is located within the -

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

Which weather instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• anemometer

• barometer

• psychrometer

• weather vane

The amount of precipitation is measured with a —

• barometer

• rain gauge

• psychrometer

• anemometer

A low reading on a barometer is associated with —

• dry weather

• stormy weather

• hot weather

• fair weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5