Atmosphere

Think of the Atmosphere as an ocean of __________?

• Water

• Clouds

• Salt

• Air

Which process causes wind?

• A. ocean currents

• B. differences in elevation

• C. condensation in the atmosphere

• D. the uneven heating of Earth by the sun

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The thickest layer of the atmosphere?

• A.Mesosphere

• B. Troposphere

• C. Stratosphere

• D. Thermosphere

What is the first step of the Engineering Design Process?

• Define the problem
• Research the problem
• Test the solution
• Build a prototype

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True or False - the atmosphere protects the Earth from meteors?

• A. True

• 2. B. False

True or False - the atmosphere helps keep the planet warm?

• A. True

• B. False

What is the Atomic Number of an element equal to?

• Number of protons in the nucleus
• Number of isotopes in the nucleus
• Number of neutrons in the nucleus
• Number of electrons in the nucleus

At different places on Earth, depending on elevation, air pressure varies. What causes air pressure?

• A. weight of air

• B. the sun’s energy

• C. Earth’s magnetic field

• D. the density of nitrogen

How thick is the Troposphere?

• 10 kilometers

• 50 kilometers

• 25 kilometers

• 3 kilometers

What causes air pressure at any point on Earth?

• A. carbon dioxide levels

• B. water vapor in the air

• C. the weight of the atmosphere

• D. the strength of Earth’s magnetic field