Atmosphere Quiz

Atmosphere Quiz

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6th - 8th Grade

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Zachary Connor

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the atmosphere?

Back

A mixture of gases that's surrounding a planet or moon

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the composition of the atmosphere?(What is it made of)

Back

Nitrogen, Oxygen, and other gases, water vapor, dust, dirt, ash

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Pie Chart of the gasses in the atmosphere

Back

78% Nitrogen

21% Oxygen

1% Other Gases

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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

As altitude increases, air pressure decreases. Why?

Back

Air pressure decreases because gravity pulls air molecules to the Earth's surface creating air pressure. As you go away from Earth's surface, there are less molecules pushing down from above

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Atmospheric Composition affect Air Temperature?

Back

Temperature changes in the atmosphere occur because some layers have gases that absorb more solar energy than others

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the layers of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere(Everyday/Everywhere)

Thermosphere(Things)

Ionosphere

Mesosphere(Many)

Stratosphere(Steals)

Troposphere(Tinkerbell)

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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Exosphere

Back

Outer space

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