Structure and Composition of Earth's Atmosphere

Structure and Composition of Earth's Atmosphere

6th Grade

15 Qs

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Structure and Composition of Earth's Atmosphere

Structure and Composition of Earth's Atmosphere

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-PS1-1

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Michele Stewart

Used 13+ times

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15 questions

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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

Media Image

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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