
Unit 5 - Atmosphere and Biogeochemical Cycles Quiz
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The nitrogen we breathe needs to be converted by ____________-fixing bacteria in the __________ before it can be used by our bodies.
Carbon, atmosphere
Oxygen, troposphere
Nitrogen, soil
Phosphorus, lithosphere
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do scientists think the composition of the atmosphere has changed?
It has remained constant throughout history
It has become more polluted over time
It has become more oxygen-rich over time
It has changed due to events on Earth
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does air pressure affect the atmosphere?
Air pressure has no effect on the atmosphere
Air pressure determines the temperature of the atmosphere
Air pressure causes the atmosphere to expand
Air pressure is a measure of force acting over an area
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
_____________ causes air to be pulled down towards Earth’s surface.
Gravity
Wind
Temperature
Pressure
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
NGSS.MS-PS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the atmosphere divided?
Into layers based on temperature trends
Into layers based on pressure trends
Into layers based on composition
Into layers based on altitude
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the characteristics of the troposphere?
It is the highest layer of the atmosphere and contains the ozone layer
It is the layer closest to the Earth and contains most of the mass of the atmosphere
It is the layer above the troposphere and protects Earth's surface from dangerous UV radiation
It is the middle layer of the atmosphere where most meteors burn up
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the characteristics of the stratosphere?
It is the highest layer of the atmosphere and contains the ozone layer
It is the layer closest to the Earth and contains most of the mass of the atmosphere
It is the layer above the troposphere and protects Earth's surface from dangerous UV radiation
It is the middle layer of the atmosphere where most meteors burn up
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