Atmosphere / Water Cycle Quiz

A barometer is used to measure _________

• atmosphere pressure

• wind speed

• temperature

• altitude

In heat transfer, conduction is produced / transferred by _______

• direct contact

• by currents in a fluid

• electromagnetic waves

• electricity

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In heat transfer, convection is produced / transferred by _______

• direct contact

• by currents in a fluid

• electromagnetic waves

• air pressure

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Which elements make up most of the Earth's atmosphere?

• oxygen and sulfer

• oxygen and nitrogen

• oxygen and silicone

• nitrogen and iron

What is the most abundant element in the Earth's atmosphere?

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• aargon

• sulpher

Nimbus or cumulonimbus clouds forming means what may happen?

• nothing, clouds are harmless

• clouds are low to the ground

• a thunderstorm is likely going to happen

• snow

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What is the weight of one square inch column of the atmosphere?

• 17.4 lb/in squared

• 14.7 lb/in squared

Which gas is removed from the atmosphere by green plants?

• oxygen

• argon

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

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Atmospheric pressure ________ with _________ altitude

• decreases with increased

• decreases with decreased

• increases with increased

Which layer in the atmosphere protects the Earth from meteoroids?

• trophosphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere