Water Cycle, Atmosphere, and Heat Transfer Review

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface and where most weather phenomena occur?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

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What is the primary function of the ozone layer in Earth's atmosphere?

• Controls precipitation

• Protects Earth from harmful UV radiation

• Regulates temperature

• Creates wind patterns

Which process describes the transfer of heat through direct contact between substances?

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

• Evaporation

In the water cycle, what term describes water vapor changing back into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which greenhouse gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

• Ozone

What process describes the movement of water from plant leaves into the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which atmospheric layer contains most of Earth's ozone?

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

How does the sun's energy primarily reach Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

What happens to water that falls on land but doesn't soak into the ground?

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which describes the movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking?

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

• Infiltration

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