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Layers of the Atmosphere Notes

Layers of the Atmosphere Notes

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Science

7th Grade

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NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6

+8

Standards-aligned

Created by

Eric Loveday

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Multiple Choice

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface?

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Exosphere

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Thermosphere

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Mesosphere

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Troposphere

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Multiple Choice

In which layer of the atmosphere does the ozone layer primarily reside?

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Exosphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Troposphere

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Multiple Choice

What does the Earth's atmosphere do?

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It surrounds Earth and protects it from the sun's radiation.

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It creates earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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It increases the Earth's gravity.

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It makes the Earth spin faster.

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Multiple Choice

What causes temperature differences in the atmosphere?

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The rotation of the Earth

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How solar energy is absorbed

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The presence of clouds

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The amount of rainfall

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Multiple Choice

How many main layers of the atmosphere do scientists identify based on temperature differences?

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Three

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Five

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Four

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Multiple Choice

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

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Exosphere

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Thermosphere

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Mesosphere

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Stratosphere

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Multiple Choice

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Pressure increases

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Pressure decreases

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Pressure remains the same

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Pressure fluctuates

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Multiple Choice

What happens to water vapor as altitude increases?

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It increases.

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It decreases.

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It stays the same.

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It turns into ice.

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Multiple Choice

In which layer of the atmosphere are water and clouds present?

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Troposphere

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Exosphere

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Multiple Choice

What happens to the temperature in the troposphere as altitude increases?

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Temperature increases

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Temperature decreases

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Temperature remains constant

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Temperature fluctuates randomly

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Multiple Choice

What happens to the temperature in the mesosphere as altitude increases?

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Temperature increases

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Temperature decreases

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Temperature remains constant

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Temperature fluctuates

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Multiple Choice

What happens to the temperature in the thermosphere as altitude increases?

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Temperature decreases

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Temperature remains constant

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Temperature increases

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Temperature fluctuates

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Multiple Choice

Where are auroras present?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

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Multiple Choice

What would happen to living organisms without the ozone layer?

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They would thrive due to more sunlight

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They would be severely damaged by the sun’s UV rays

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They would receive more oxygen

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They would be unaffected

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Multiple Choice

Which compounds are known to damage the ozone layer?

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

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Nitrogen oxides

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