Atmosphere & Weather Review

Which of the following is the correct composition of Earth's atmosphere?

• 78% oxygen, 21% nitrogen, 1% other
• 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% other
• 50 % oxygen, 50% nitrogen
• 75% oxygen, 25% nitrogen

What is the layer of gases called that surrounds Earth?

• atmosphere
• litosphere
• asthenosphere
• space

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in 

• altitude
• temperature
• pressure
• density

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 of the atmosphere do you live in and is also the layer in which weather occurs?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The layer of the atmosphere where the ozone layer is found is the...

• Ionosphere
• Stratosphere
• Troposphere
• Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This layer of the atmosphere is the coldest layer. This layer also protects Earth from getting hit by meteors.

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

This is the hottest layer of our atmosphere and contains the Northern Lights as well as the ionosphere.

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

This layer is our exit into space.

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Wind is caused by...

• Uneven landforms

• Earthquakes

• Differences in temperature caused by uneven heating of the Earth

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6