Earth's Atmosphere

Which of the following layers of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

• stratosphere

• troposhere

• thermosphere

• mesophere

Weather occurs in this layer of the atmosphere.

• troposhere

• thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of these planets' atmospheres would be most able to support a colony of humans?

• Planet A: 16% Nitrogen, 83% Oxygen, 1% Other

• Planet B: 82% Nitrogen, 11% Oxygen, 7% Other

• Planet C: 76% Nitrogen, 23% Oxygen, 1% Other

Which layer is the ozone layer found?

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

You recorded that it rained Monday, was sunny Tuesday and it snowed on Wednesday. What are you observing?

• climate

• weather

• weather and climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the correct order of Earth's atmospheric layers from BOTTOM to TOP or closest to the farthest?

• stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, thermosphere

• troposphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere

• chocolate, vanilla, strawberry

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere

The process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb thermal energy and radiate it back to the Earth is called:

• the carbonaro efftect

• the greenhouse effect

• radiation balance

• greenhouse balance

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

It is difficult to breathe at high altitudes because:

• there is no oxygen in the troposphere

• atmospheric gases become thinner the higher you go

• you need to drink water

• you are closer to the sun the higher you go

Why is air pressure greatest at Earth's surface?

• molecules are packed more densely at the Earth's surface

• because of the weight of water vapor

• because of all the air fresheners

• because of pollution

The ozone layer is so important because it:

• shoots lasers

• because it traps most of the sun's heat

• because it allows ultraviolet rays to warm the stratosphere

• because it blocks harmful ultraviolet rays