List the layers of the atmosphere in order from closest to Earth’s surface, to the farthest away.

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Troposphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Mesosphere, Troposphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Exosphere

Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

“Tropo” is a Greek prefix meaning to change or to turn. Why is troposphere an appropriate name for the layer of atmosphere closest to Earth?

The troposphere is the layer in which weather occurs, meaning conditions are constantly changing.

The source of sunlight in the troposphere is constantly changing.

The troposphere turns or rotates in the opposite direction of Earth’s rotation.

The composition of the troposphere changes based on your location on Earth.

Why does air pressure decrease as altitude increases?

The air molecules are farther apart at higher altitudes.

The air molecules are closer together at higher altitudes.

The air molecules decrease in size at higher altitudes.

The air molecules increase in size at higher altitudes.

Which statement best describes how temperature and pressure change as elevation in the atmosphere increases?

Temperature may increase or decrease depending on the layer of the atmosphere, while pressure will continue to decrease.

Pressure may increase or decrease depending on the layer of the atmosphere, while temperature will continue to increase.

Temperature increases in the troposphere and mesosphere, while pressure decreases in the troposphere and mesosphere.

Pressure decreases in the troposphere and mesosphere, while temperature increases in the mesosphere and thermosphere.

Which causes the formation of clouds?

Water condenses as it rises into the atmosphere and cools.

Water evaporates as it rises into the atmosphere and cools.

Water condenses as it rises into the atmosphere and heats.

Water evaporates as it rises into the atmosphere and heats.

Why is a low-pressure system generally associated with cloudy and rainy weather?

As warm air rises, it cools in the atmosphere, creating condensation.

As cool air rises, it becomes colder, generating freezing rain.

As cool air rises, it warms in the atmosphere, generating severe weather.

As warm air rises, it gets warmer in the atmosphere, creating precipitation.

Which statement best describes the movement of winds?

Winds blow from high-pressure to low-pressure regions.

Winds blow from low-pressure to high-pressure regions.

Winds blow from north to south.

The majority of evaporation on Earth takes place over the oceans. Why is this most likely the case?

The oceans cover 75% of Earth’s surface, so there is more water to evaporate in the oceans than on land.

The oceans cover 25% of Earth’s surface, so there is less water to evaporate in the oceans than on land.

The oceans and land cover equal amounts of surface, but the oceans move more causing more evaporation.

The tides and ocean currents move more than water in other bodies on Earth, so there is more opportunity for evaporation in the oceans.

Which of these are major causes of storms?

warm front meeting a cold front

air masses moving across the surface of the land

Which of these is the most common result of greenhouse gases altering the atmosphere of Earth?

A decrease in the thickness of the ozone layer

An increase in the intensity of visible light

An increase in the air temperature

In which way is carbon a threat to the biosphere?

Carbon dioxide gas can effectively trap heat in the atmosphere.

Carbon atoms bond with water vapor to create acidic precipitation.

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere serves as a carrier of diseases

Carbon compounds can cause genetic damage when burned for fuel.

Which are effects of acid precipitation?

weathering of stone buildings and statues

larger fish and thicker vegetation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

The atmosphere is made up mainly of which gas?

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Nitrogen

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in

altitude

temperature

pressure

density

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

This gas makes up 21% of the atmosphere

ozone

oxygen

nitrogen

water vapor

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

This layer of the atmosphere contains most of the ozone

troposphere

thermosphere

mesosphere

stratosphere

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

This layer is where weather occurs

troposphere

thermosphere

exosphere

stratosphere

What's the third layer called?

Mesosphere

Troposphere

Thermosphere

Exposphere

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is a barometer used to measure?

air density

air temperature

air humidity

air pressure

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Unit 2 Atmosphere test

The atmosphere is made up mainly of which gas?

The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in

This gas makes up 21% of the atmosphere

This layer of the atmosphere contains most of the ozone

This layer is where weather occurs

What's the third layer called?

What is a barometer used to measure?

What's the highest layer of the atmosphere?

List the layers of the atmosphere in order from closest to Earth’s surface, to the farthest away.

What is responsible for helping to block ultra-violet (UV) light from reaching the lower layers of the atmosphere?

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