Atmosphere Assessment Practice

Groundwater moves from the ground through plants and then back into the atmosphere through the process of

• condensation.

• precipitation

• transpiration

• run off

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The Earth's atmosphere is divided into five layers. In which layer does all life exist?

• exosphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

All weather activity occurs in which layer of the atmosphere?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Most clouds appear here, mainly because 99% of the water vapor in the atmosphere is found in the:

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

At the beach, differences in temperatures create wind which transfers heat between the land and the water. The same process is also seen in the ocean as the gulf stream carries heat from the tropics northward. Select the method of heat transfer that explains the movement of air and water currents.

• condensation

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This gas is found in the stratosphere where it helps protect us from UV radiation.

• ozone

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• carbon dioxide

Which sequence lists the water cycle in order?

• condensation, evaporation, runoff/storage, precipitation

• evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff/storage

• condensation, precipitation, evaporation, runoff/storage

• condensation, runoff/storage, precipitation, evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Largest layer of atmosphere

International Space Station orbits

Ultraviolet radiation causes ionization

The phrases describe what layer of Earth's atmosphere?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

The uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun's energy creates pressure differences.

Which effect is a direct result of this?

• formation of clouds

• generation of winds

• occurrence of lightning

• an increase in humidity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6