Atmosphere and weather

Which of the following statements is true about our atmosphere?

• As you go higher in the atmosphere, air pressure and density increase.

• As you go higher in the atmosphere, air pressure and density decrease.

• As you go higher in the atmosphere, the temperature doesn't change.

• As you go higher in the atmosphere, air molecules are increasing.

When a low pressure system begins swirling over warm water near the equator, a _________________ may develop.

• thunderstorm

• tornado

• blizzard

• hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What kind of weather is usually found at areas of high pressure?

• thunderstorms

• tornadoes

• blizzards

• fair weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which molecule in the atmosphere is responsible for blocking harmful UV radiation from the sun?

• ozone

• methane

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Within which atmospheric layer do most weather events occur?

• the stratosphere

• the thermosphere

• the exosphere

• the troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of pressure system forms clouds, precipitation and sometimes stormy conditions?

• high pressure

• low pressure

• no pressure

• stationary pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Lightening occurs when electrons come down from the clouds to the ground. Positive strikes can come before negative strikes and be twice as strong.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

What Layer do Plants and Animals live in?

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

This layer houses the coldest place on earth

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

What contains 5 layers of air that separates Earth from Outer Space?

• Water

• Atmosphere

• Gasses

• CO₂

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6