Physical Science 3rd edition Module 13 pre quiz

What is the Atmosphere?

• The mass of air surrounding a planet

• The mass of air surrounding earth

• Gases that surround the planet

• The gases surrounding a planet

What is pressure

Where is the Ozone layer located?

• Mesosphere

• Ionosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

What is convection?

• The transfer of heat energy from molecule to molecule by contact

• The transfer of energy by waves through air or empty space

• Energy that is transferred as a consequence of temperature differences

• The transfer of heat energy through liquid or gas by currents

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What are two facts about the ionosphere that we learned ( click all that apply)

• The ionosphere is the hottest part in the Earth's atmosphere

• The ionosphere can help boost radio signals

• The ionosphere blocks radio signals

• The ionosphere is where the auroras are found

What is temperature?

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Why does the temperature of the stratosphere increase as altitude increases?

• Because it is mostly carbon dioxide

• Because as you increase altitude the amount of green house gases increases

• Because of the ozone layer

• Because as the altitude increases the amount of greenhouse gases decreases

How does the ozone layer help us on Earth?

• Because it regulates temperature

• Because it protects us from ultraviolet rays

• Because it is the layer that burns meteoroids

• All of the above

What is Heat?

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If Billy were to get a pot and fill it with water, then put it one the stove to boil what kind of transfer of energy would be occurring?

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

• Convection and Conduction

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