Atmosphere Practice Quiz

Which gas in our atmosphere is most abundant?

• Argon
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen
• Carbon Dioxide

What percentage of our atmosphere is made up of other gases such as argon, water vapor, and carbon dioxide?

• 1%
• 21%
• 78%
• 90%

What is the percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?

• 1%
• 21%
• 78%
• 90%

What is the percentage of nitrogen in Earth's atmosphere?

• 1%
• 21%
• 78%
• 90%

The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in _________.

• altitude
• density
• composition
• temperature

What are the 2 most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere?

• carbon dioxide and oxygen
• carbon dioxide and nitrogen
• nitrogen and oxygen
• nitrogen and hydrogen 

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the atmosphere is important?

• It is made of many layers.
• It provides gases living things need.
• It provides warm temperatures.
• It protects us from UV rays and meteors.

A mixture of gases and particles that surround a planet, held by gravity is called the-

• greenhouse effect
• atmosphere
• jet stream
• blanket

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In which layer of the atmosphere does the ozone exist?

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Life on Earth is possible because of all of the following except:

• The distance from the Sun

• Water on the surface

• Atmosphere with Oxygen

• Intense gravity

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