SOL Module 4: Earth & Space Systems

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather happen?

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere does life exist?

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is very hot with atoms very spread out?

• Mesophere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Heat transfer through direct contact.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Heat transfer through currents of fluid.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Which method of heat transfer is responsible for causing weather?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Select all that apply:

Clouds exist in which state(s) of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas