Atmosphere #2

What is the relationship between altitude and temperature in the troposphere?

• As altitude increases, temperature increases
• As altitude increases, temperature decreases
• As altitude increases, temperature remains constant
• As altitude decreases, temperature decreases

Which layer of the atmosphere does the water cycle take place in?

• mesosphere
• thermosphere
• troposphere
• stratosphere

Carbon dioxide is a waste product of

• plants
• humans
• plants and humans
• Dude, I have no clue

Which best explains why air temperature on mountain tops is colder than at seal level?

• large amount of snowfall decrease the temperature
• strong winds on mountain tops decrease temperture
• air near mountain tops is less dense
• lack of plants at sea level allows the ground to absorb heat

Which property is common in gases that add to Earth's greenhouse effect?

• the ability to trap heat
• the tendency to loose electrons
• the tendency to bond with diatomic molecules
• the ability to bond with multiple other elements

How are the layers of the atmosphere classified?

• by mass
• by density
• by altitude
• by temperature

Which gas in the atmosphere is needed in the daily life of humans?

• nitrogen
• oxygen
• carbon dioxide
• sulfur

The tool we use to measure temperature is a(n) 

• barometer
• thermometer
• psychrometer
• anemometer

More gas efficient engines most likely reduces the amount of 

• heat pollution
• noise pollution
• water pollution
• air pollution

Which of the following parts of smog do humans have the least control over?

• ammonia
• sulfur dioxide
• water vapor
• nitrogen oxides