Structure and Composition of Earth's Atmosphere

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6th Grade
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Michele Stewart
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The atmosphere is the boundary between Earth and outer space. What is the atmosphere?
The layer of gases that surrounds Earth.
The layer above Earth that contains ozone.
The layer above Earth in which weather happens.
The layer above Earth that is responsible for gravity.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Ginny enjoys mountain climbing. Today, she is climbing Mt. Fresca, which is the tallest mountain she’s ever climbed. When Ginny makes it to the top, she notices that it is more difficult to catch her breath. At higher elevations, why is it harder for Ginny to breathe?
At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.
At higher altitudes, the air is too cold.
At higher altitudes, the air contains too much nitrogen.
At higher altitudes, the air contains too much carbon dioxide.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Earth scientists have identified four distinct layers of the atmosphere. Which of the following defines the layers of the atmosphere?
Their density
Their altitude
Their temperature
Their air pressure
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The atmosphere is divided into four layers, the mesosphere, troposphere, thermosphere, and stratosphere. Each layer has unique physical properties. Which of the following is true of the stratosphere?
Weather happens in the stratosphere.
There are no winds in the stratosphere.
The stratosphere is below the troposphere.
The stratosphere is warmer at the top than at the bottom.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The following diagram shows the four layers of the atmosphere. Which layer is responsible for shielding Earth from ultraviolet radiation?
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
Layer 4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The gases that make up Earth’s atmosphere are commonly referred to as air. Air consists of major gases and trace gases. What is air?
A mixture
A molecule
An element
A compound
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Earth scientists have identified four distinct layers of the atmosphere. What is the correct order of these layers from lowest to highest in the atmosphere?
Stratosphere, troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
Thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere
Troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere
Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
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