Earth's Atmosphere Chapter Assessment

In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere does weather occur?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Atmospheric greenhouse gases help heat the atmosphere by

• increasing the amount of solar radiation reaching Earth.

• storing energy produced by human activity.

• absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.

• increasing the average density of air.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

On Mount Everest the temperature decreases as the altitude increases. The summit (highest point) of this mountain is in which atmospheric layer?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

Which trait (characteristic) is common in gases that contribute (give) to Earth’s greenhouse effect?

• the ability to trap heat

• a tendency to lose electrons

• a tendency to exist as diatomic molecules

• the ability to bond with multiple other elements

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

The temperature of the stratosphere increases (goes up) with altitude because of the presence of

• nitrogen

• water vapor

• ozone

• carbon monoxide

Some jet airplanes fly in a layer of the atmosphere where temperature generally (mostly) increases with altitude. What is this layer of the atmosphere?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

Which BEST explains why air temperatures near mountaintops are often much colder than air temperatures near sea level?

• Large amounts of snowfall decrease the temperature.

• Air near mountaintops is less dense.

• Strong winds near mountaintops decrease temperatures.

• The lack of vegetation at sea level allows the ground to absorb more heat.

When a plane flies, it travels through air that contains (has) gases, liquids, and solids. This area is BEST described as the

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How is the stratosphere different from the troposphere?

• The clouds in the stratosphere produce more rain.

• The air in the stratosphere has a greater density.

• The composition of the stratosphere lacks ozone.

• The temperature of the stratosphere warms at higher altitude.

What gas makes up 21% of Earth's Atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Ozone

• None of the Above