Study Guide Atmosphere Quiz

At 78%, this gas in Earth's atmosphere is known as _____________________.

• ozone

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• iron

Why is the ozone layer important to us here on Earth?

• It protects us from harmful UV-B rays

• It keeps us from getting any sunlight

• It is actually harmful

• It makes it very cold on Earth.

Lowest layer of the atmosphere

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

Primary gas that makes up the atmosphere

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• troposphere

• carbon dioxide

Gas in our atmosphere that impacts the temperature.

• lead

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

List the 4 layers of the atmosphere in order

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ozone Layer

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere

• Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which gas accounts for the largest percentage of "greenhouse gases" in the atmosphere?

• Carbon Monoxide

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrous Oxide

• Water Vapor

What is the main source of energy that drives all weather patterns?

• The Sun

• Oceans

• The Moon

• Mountains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The layer of atmosphere closest to the Earth is called the

• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• troposphere
• proctosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The atmosphere is 21%

• nitrogen
• oxygen
• argon
• flatulence