Earth's Atmosphere

Front

Which gas in our atmosphere is most abundant? Options: Argon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide

Back

Nitrogen

Front

This layer of the atmosphere contains most of the ozone.

Back

stratosphere

Front

This gas makes up 78% of the atmosphere

Back

nitrogen

Front

This is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

Back

mesosphere

Front

What are the 2 most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere? Options: carbon dioxide and oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, nitrogen and oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen

Back

nitrogen and oxygen

Front

The temperature in the stratosphere ________.

Back

increases as you reach the ozone layer

Front

The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in _________.

Back

temperature

Front

What happens to air pressure as you go higher in the atmosphere?

Back

It decreases.

Front

James plans to climb to the top of Mount Everest. Which of the following statements about his climb will be the most accurate? Air pressure will rise and the temperature on a thermometer will increase., Air pressure will fall and the temperature on a thermometer will decrease., Air pressure will rise and the temperature on a thermometer will decrease., Air pressure and thermometer will not change.

Back

Air pressure will fall and the temperature on a thermometer will decrease.

Front

Where is the altitude the greatest?

Back

Mount Everest