Sci6 6.7 Atmospheric Conditions Study Guide

What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Water Vapor

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

In which layer of the atmosphere do most clouds form?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The two most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere are:

• carbon dioxide and oxygen

• nitrogen and oxygen

• carbon dioxide and hydrogen

• oxygen and hydrogen

Where is most water vapor in the atmosphere found?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the chemical formula for ozone?

• O

• O₃

• O₄

• O₂

The ozone layer is located within the -

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which weather instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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Which device measures air pressure?

• barometer

• psychrometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

Precipitation is measured with a —

• barometer

• rain gauge

• psychrometer

• anemometer

A low barometer reading indicates —

• dry weather

• stormy weather

• hot weather

• fair weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5