Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Climate Practice Quiz

Which layer of the atmosphere has meteors?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere has weather?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

Which gas makes up the largest portion of air?

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• carbon dioxide

• methane

What protects the earth from harmful UV rays from the sun?

• clouds

• ionosphere

• nitrogen gases

• the ozone

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

Which prevailing wind can be found between 60 and 90 degrees latitude?

• trade winds

• horse winds

• eaterlies

• westerlies

Which prevailing wind can be found between 30 and 60 degrees latitude?

• trade winds

• horse winds

• eaterlies

• westerlies

Which prevailing wind can be found between 0 and 30 degrees latitude?

• trade winds

• horse winds

• eaterlies

• westerlies

Which type of cloud is this?

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulus