Earth's Atmosphere Quiz

Which refers to the air part of the Earth?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• lithosphere

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Which gas is the most abundant in the atmosphere?

• argon

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• oxygen

Which of the following is not true about the Earth’s atmosphere?

• It is a mixture of different gases.

• It is a solid layer.

• It contains oxygen.

• It protects life on Earth.

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

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Which form of precipitation is liquid?

• hail

• rain

• sleet

• snow

Which statement is true about how altitude affects climate in a certain region?

• Climatic conditions become colder when altitude increases

• Climatic conditions become colder when altitude decreases

• Climatic conditions become warmer when altitude increases

• Climatic conditions remain the same when the altitude decreases

Climate refers to the atmospheric changes over longer periods of time, usually defined as _______ years or more.

• 10

• 1

• 100

• 2

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In general, a region located at a higher altitude experiences _______ temperatures and lower air pressure than a region situated at sea level.

• colder

• warmer

• humid

• windy

Mountain ranges can act as natural barriers that prevent the air from passing through.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Canyons, or other narrow passages, can _______ winds.

• amplify

• block

• cool

• diminish