Atmosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere constitutes most of the total mass?

Back

the troposphere

Front

Why is it harder to breathe at higher elevations?

Back

At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.

Front

This gas makes up a majority of our atmosphere. Options: Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Hydrogen

Back

Nitrogen

Front

Which greenhouse gas is responsible for trapping the greatest amount of heat? Options: Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Ozone

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Front

As altitude goes up, air pressure goes _________.

Back

Goes Down

Front

All cells in your body need _____ to create energy.

Back

Oxygen

Front

Our atmosphere does each of the following except:
- Help regulate rain fall
- Provides safety from the sun’s harmful rays
- Destroys a lot of space debris
- Helps maintain the right temperature for life.

Back

Help regulate rain fall

Front

As altitude increases, what happens to the pressure of the air?

Back

The air pressure decreases.

Front

Meteoroids burn up in this layer of the atmosphere: Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere, Thermosphere

Back

Mesosphere

Front

The more gas molecules the _____ the temperature.

Back

higher

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4