The Atmosphere Ch 3 Section 2

Which gas in our atmosphere is most abundant?

• Argon
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen
• Carbon Dioxide

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the greatest amount of water vapor?

• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Mesosphere
• Stratosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Stratosphere
• Troposphere

What causes the temperature to increase in the stratosphere?

• Nitrogen
• Ozone
• Water Vapor
• carbon dioxide

What decreases as you go up in the atmosphere?

• Altitude
• Atmosphere
• Meteors
• Air Pressure

What is the lowest main layer of Earth's atmosphere?

• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere

What is the outer most main layer of Earth's atmosphere?

• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere

What is the second lowest main layer of Earth's atmosphere?

• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere

Where is the temperature the highest?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Where is the altitude the greatest?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4