Atmosphere, hydrosphere, and Geosphere

In the troposphere, which of the following decreases as altitude increases?

• temperature

• radiation

• pressure

• both (a) and (c)

How many oxygen atoms are in an ozone molecule?

• two

• three

• four

• one

What does the ozone layer absorb?

• ultraviolet radiation

• ions

• aerosols

• greenhouse gases

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What is the second most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?

• nitrogen

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• methane

The coldest layer of Earth's atmosphere is the

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

The warm, top layer of ocean water

• Surface zone

• Twilight zone

• Thermocline zone

• Deep Zone

What is the second largest ocean on Earth?

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

With respect to energy, Earth is a(n)

• layered system.

• integrated system.

• open system.

• closed system.

------- occurs when water vapor cools and changes into water droplets that form clouds in the atmosphere.

• Condensation

• Percolation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The temperature of ocean water ____________ as depth ____________.

• increases, increases

• decreases, increases

• increases, stays the same

• stays the same, increases