Atmosphere and Heat Transfer Quiz Review

Which layer of the atmosphere contains clouds and weather?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In the troposphere, 

• air pressure alternately increases and decreases as altitude increases.

• air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

• air pressure increases as altitude increases.

• air pressure stays the same as altitude increases.

How does the temperature of the stratosphere compare to the mesosphere?

• The stratosphere is colder than the mesosphere because the stratosphere contains the ozone layer.

• The stratosphere is warmer than the mesosphere because the stratosphere contains the ozone layer.

• The stratosphere is colder than the mesosphere because the stratosphere contains the ionosphere.

• The stratosphere is warmer than the mesosphere because the stratosphere contains the ionosphere.

As you rise upwards in the atmosphere, the air pressure....

• increase

• decrease

• doesn't change

• first increases, then decreases

Which layer of the atmosphere protects Earth's surface from being hit by most meteoroids?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

The Sun electrically charges gas molecules in the​ ​ (a)    and creates the Northern lights or Auroras. 

• ionosphere
• exosphere
• thermosphere
• troposphere
• mesosphere

The ozone layer protects living things on Earth from?

• visible light

• infrared waves

• ultraviolet radiation

• carbon dioxide

The ozone layer is made up of

​ (a)   oxygen molecules instead of 

​ (b)  

• 3
• 2

The atmosphere is a blanket/envelope of gases around the planet. Select all that apply.

• It keeps in needed heat (gases)

• It protects us from harmful radiation from the sun. 

• It makes Earth suitable for living things. 

• It creates gravity 

Identify layer A of the Earth's atmosphere. 

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• exosphere