Atmosphere and Energy Quiz

Which gas in our atmosphere is there the most of?

• 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%

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the most gases?

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Stratosphere
• Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What decreases as you go up in the atmosphere?

• Altitude
• Atmosphere
• Meteors
• Air Pressure

What is the layer of Earth's atmosphere ABOVE the Troposphere?

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

What is altitude?

• how much something weighs
• the distance above sea level
• the mass of an object

• the amount of energy needed to heat an object

The coldest layer.

• troposphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere

Pollution hanging over urban areas that causes reduced visibility is called

• Acid rain

• Temperature inversion
• Light pollution
• Smog

True or False: Air Pressure is like a human pyramid, with the bottom being the most compacted.

• True

• False