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(1)Earth's Atmosphere

(1)Earth's Atmosphere

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5, NGSS.MS-ESS3-4, HS-LS2-7

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Justin Imel

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11 Slides • 9 Questions

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Why is Earth's atmosphere essential for life on our planet?

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It provides oxygen for breathing

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It blocks harmful solar radiation and regulates temperature

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It creates the conditions necessary for life to thrive

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All of the above

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Multiple Choice

Which gas makes up the largest percentage of Earth's atmosphere?

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Carbon Dioxide

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Argon

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Open Ended

Describe how the composition of Earth's atmosphere has changed from the primordial atmosphere to the present day.

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Multiple Choice

Which atmospheric layer contains nearly all water vapor and is where all weather occurs?

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Stratosphere

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

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Multiple Select

Select all layers of the atmosphere where temperature increases with altitude due to absorption of solar radiation. (2 answers)

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Thermosphere

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Exosphere

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Multiple Choice

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Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

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All answers are correct

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Human activity affects the climate by releasing ​
and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which ​
the Earth's temperature.

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Multiple Choice

Which process in the atmospheric water cycle is responsible for converting liquid water into invisible vapor?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Transpiration

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