The Atmosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Ionosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which layer of the atmosphere has communication satellites?

• Exosphere

• Ionosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

What happens to air pressure as the humidity increases?

• Air pressure decreases

• Air Pressure is uneffected

• Air Pressure stays the same

• Air pressure increases

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What instrument measures air pressure?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Psychrometer

Which of the following is NOT a unit of air pressure?

• Inches of Nitrogen

• Millibars

• Atmospheres

• Inches of Mercury

Which image shows a cumulus cloud?

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A pot on a stove is an example of which method of heat transfer?

• Coduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Warming hands near a fire is an example of which method of heat transfer?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

In which layer of the atmosphere do the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) occur?

• Ionosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere