Climate and Weather Review

Where is the ozone layer?

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

What would happen if the ozone layer disappeared?

• There would be no weather on Earth

• Life would get too much exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation

• Meteors heading towards Earth would all hit the surface.

• The Earth would stop rotating.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-7

How many layers make up the atmosphere?

• 5

• 6

• 3

• 9

What happens to pressure and density as altitude INCREASES?

• Pressure decreases; density decreases

• Pressure increases; density decreases

• Pressure decreases; density increases

• Pressure increases; density increases

What happens to temperature as you increase in altitude in the atmosphere?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It varies from layer to layer

• It does not change

What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

• Helium

• Water Vapor

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

Examine the data table. Which of the following statements below is TRUE?

• The troposphere is the highest in altitude.

• The thermosphere is the hottest layer.

• The mesosphere is the hottest layer.

• The stratosphere contains only He (helium)

Which layer has the LEAST chance of supporting life?

• The troposphere would have the least chance to support life because it contains too much Helium (He).

• The exosphere would have the least chance to support life because it contains no oxygen (O2)

• The stratosphere would have the least chance to support life because it is too hot.

• The mesosphere would have the least chance to support life because it is too close to the ground.

Atlanta and Myrtle beach are located at the same latitude. Myrtle beach, however, is hotter in December than Atlanta is. Why is this?

• The Gulf stream brings cold air to Atlanta.

• Thunderstorms happen more often at Myrtle Beach.

• Atlanta is more populated.

• Water retains heat longer than land does, so the Atlantic heats Myrtle Beach.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which heats up faster: Land or water?

• Land

• Water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4