Atmosphere and Weather Test Review

Define atmosphere.

• The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth.

• The atmosphere is the solid crust of the Earth.

• The atmosphere is the core of the Earth.

• The atmosphere is the water found on Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2. ______________ is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere.

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

3. ______________ is the second most abundant gas in the atmosphere.

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

• Hydrogen

The “other gases” make up what percentage of the atmosphere? ____% Most of this is what gas? ______________.

• 1%, Argon

• 5%, Neon

• 10%, Helium

• 0.1%, Carbon Dioxide

Define water vapor: _________________________________

• Water vapor is the gaseous form of water present in the atmosphere.

• Water vapor is the solid form of water found in glaciers.

• Water vapor is the liquid form of water in rivers and lakes.

• Water vapor is the mineral content found in seawater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In addition to gases, the atmosphere also contains _______________.

• particles (such as dust, pollen, salt, and smoke)

• liquid water only

• pure oxygen only

• metals and plastics

What is the chemical formula for ozone? (use composition of the atmosphere notes)

• O3

• O2

• CO2

• N2

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Explain why ozone is helpful sometimes and harmful at other times.

• Ozone is helpful in the upper atmosphere because it protects us from harmful UV radiation, but it is harmful at ground level because it is a pollutant and can cause respiratory problems.

• Ozone is always harmful regardless of its location because it destroys all forms of life.

• Ozone is only helpful at ground level because it provides oxygen for breathing, but harmful in the upper atmosphere because it blocks sunlight.

• Ozone is helpful because it makes the air smell fresh everywhere, but harmful because it causes rain.

Define global warming.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Scientists believe that increased amounts of ______________ could be leading to global warming.

• carbon dioxide (CO2)

• oxygen (O2)

• nitrogen (N2)

• argon (Ar)

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5