Atmosphere Basics

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7th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mark each statement that correctly explains the importance of our atmosphere.
It helps organisms on the surface of Earth experience gravity.
It blocks harmful UV radiation from the sun.
It warms up the surface of the Earth.
It prevents large swings between daytime and nighttime temperatures.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most common gas in our atmosphere?
oxygen
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
water vapor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Approximately what percentage of our atmosphere is made of oxygen?
78%
50%
21%
1%
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As you move from Earth's surface towards space, how does the density and pressure of the air change?
The density of air increases and the air pressure decreases.
Both the density and pressure of air increase.
Both the density and pressure of air decrease.
The density of air decreases and the air pressure increases.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This molecule is important because it absorbs harmful UV radiation.
methane
ozone
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Because this layer contains 99% of all water vapor, nearly all weather happens here.
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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