Atmospheric Layers and Climate Quiz

In which atmospheric layer is the ozone layer?

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

In which atmospheric layer is weather found?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In which Air Cell do we live?

• Hadley Air Cell

• Polar Air Cell

• Ferrel Air Cell

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

City X is found along the west coast of Oregon. City Y is found in the midwestern state of Nebraska. Which city would have a milder climate?

• City X

• City Y

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are the prevailing winds called in our Air Cell?

• NE Trade Winds

• Easterlies

• Westerlies

• SE Trade Winds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is being shown by the red arrows on this map of India?

• Dry Season

• La Niña Year

• Monsoon Season

• El Niño Year

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What climate phenomenon is being shown by the green arrow in the picture?

• La Niña

• Dry Season

• El Niño

• Monsoon Season

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

According to the Koeppen Climate Classification system, which type of climate is being described? Temperate regions, with rain

• Continental

• Mild

• Dry

• Polar

• Tropical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

At least how many years’ worth of data should be considered in forming accurate climate statements about an area?

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 1 year

• 30 years

What climate phenomenon is being shown by the red arrow in the picture?

• La Niña

• El Niño

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6