ES_Form_HydroAtmosphere

The air in the troposphere has a greater density than the air in any other layer of the atmosphere,

• True
• False

Temperature in the stratosphere warms as altitude increases.

• True
• False

What decreases as you go up in the atmosphere?

• Altitude
• Atmosphere
• Meteors
• Air Pressure

What is the outer most main layer of Earth's atmosphere?

• Thermosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere

The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in _________.

• altitude
• density
• composition
• temperature

James plans to climb to the top of Mount Everest.  Which of the following statements about his climb will be the most accurate?

• Air pressure will rise and the temperature on a thermometer will increase.
• Air pressure will fall and the temperature on a thermometer will decrease.
• Air pressure will rise and the temperature on a thermometer will decrease.
• Air pressure and thermometer will not change.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the atmosphere is important?

• It is made of many layers.
• It provides gases living things need.
• It provides warm temperatures.
• It protects us from UV rays and meteors.

Which of the following is the correct order of the atmosphere layers from Earth to space?

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
• troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, stratosphere
• thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere
• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere

Which layer is the coldest?

• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere

Describe how the ozone layer protects the earth.

• Absorbs solar radiation, Protects Earth from UV Rays,  and emits heat
• Ozone in the lower atmosphere is a pollutant