Earth's Atmosphere

Earth's Atmosphere

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth is called the:

Back

atmosphere

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The air we breathe is made mostly of: argon, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen

Back

nitrogen

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the ozone layer benefit living things on the Earth?

Back

It protects the Earth from ultraviolet rays.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere does most weather occur?

Back

troposphere

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the source of energy that drives air movement in the atmosphere?

Back

Sun

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The atmospheric layer that is the coldest is the Options: mesosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, troposphere

Back

mesosphere

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what layer of the atmosphere does the Aurora Borealis occur? Options: ionosphere, ozone layer, stratosphere, troposphere

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ionosphere

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