Atmosphere Quiz

Which 2 of the following gases are formed during a combustion reaction, volcano eruption, or respiration (breathing) ? These are 2 greenhouse gases.

• Carbon dioxide
• Oxygen
• Water vapor
• Nitrogen
• all the above

How are the layers of the atmosphere determined?

• By changes in atmospheric gases.
• By changes in temperature.
• By changes in magnetism.
• By your mama
• all of the above

The gas found in the largest concentration in the troposphere is

• Oxygen gas
• Nitrogen gas
• Argon gas
• Carbon dioxide gas

Are there more clouds in the sky when air pressure is high or low?

• High
• Low
• none
• all the above

Which of Earth's spheres encompasses all of Earth's air?

• the asthenosphere
• the atmosphere
• the geosphere
• the hydrosphere
• all the above

Out of the options below, the gas found in the smallest concentration in the troposphere is

• Oxygen gas
• Nitrogen gas
• Argon gas
• Carbon dioxide gas

The phosphorus cycle is unique because it does not include which location?

• Soil
• Atmosphere
• Plants
• Animals

What percentage of the atmosphere is made of oxygen gas?

• 78%
• 50%
• 21%
• 1%

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide
• Methane
• Water Vapor
• Nitrogen gas

How did oceans first impact the early atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was decreased
• Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was increased
• Oxygen in the atmosphere was increased
• Oxygen in the atmosphere was decreased