Earth's Atmosphere

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Science
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6th Grade
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Alyssa Yanez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, young explorers! Can you tell us what the atmosphere is?
Is it the cosmic playground where all the planets hang out?
Or maybe it's just another name for the stratosphere?
Or is it the thin layer of gases that forms Earth's outer layer, like a cozy blanket?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, young explorers! Imagine you're on a mission with Charlotte, David, and Lily to discover the secrets of our planet. Can you guess what the Earth's atmosphere is like a superhero cape protecting us from?
The pressure of air from the atmosphere.
Meteors falling from the sky.
The sun's harmful radiation.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're a tiny superhero like James, standing on the ground. Air pressure is...
The pressure caused by the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area, just like James feels when he lifts his superhero cape!
The force of gravity on the Earth, like when Anika jumps and lands back on the ground.
Pressure from the sun, as if Elijah is feeling the sun's rays on his face.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're on an adventure with Luna, Priya, and James, exploring the highest peaks and deepest valleys. Altitude is the elevation above...
The Earth's outer layer.
The ocean.
Sea level.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're a weather detective like Grace, trying to solve the mystery of what causes the gentle breeze that tickles your face. What is the horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure?
Gravity
Wind
Altitude
Air pressure
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, young explorers! Can you help Rohan and Evelyn discover what the Water Cycle is all about?
The water moving through the Earth.
The continual movement of water among Earth's atmosphere
Water cycling through the world.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Join Isla, Ethan, and Daniel on a watery adventure! Can you identify all the processes that make up the magical Water Cycle?
Evaporation
Transpiration
Condensation
Precipitation
all of the above.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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