Atmosphere Quiz

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere does the gas ozone occur?

• stratosphere

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

Which gas makes up the majority of the Earth's atmosphere?

• helium

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• oxygen

What is the composition of the Earth's atmosphere?

• 10 % of helium, neon, krypton, xenon

• 78 % nitrogen, 21 % oxygen, and 1 % argon, carbon dioxide, water vapour

• 3 % carbon monoxide, 1 % of sulfur dioxide, methane, water vapor

• 15 % hydrogen, and 2 % of helium, oxygen, nitrogen

What is the main cause of weather patterns?

• Movement of air masses and interaction between different air masses

• Solar flares

• Rotation of the Earth

• Changes in the Earth's magnetic field

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to temperature, while climate refers to precipitation.

• Weather and climate are the same thing.

• Weather is long-term, while climate is short-term.

• Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.

What is ozone depletion?

• Increase in the ozone layer caused by certain chemicals released into the atmosphere.

• Thinning of the ozone layer caused by natural processes.

• Ozone depletion is a myth and does not exist.

• Thinning of the ozone layer caused by certain chemicals released into the atmosphere.

Which gas is responsible for the ozone layer depletion?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• CFCs

What are the harmful effects of ozone depletion?

• Decreased UV radiation, reduced risk of skin cancer and cataracts, strengthened immune systems, benefit to marine life, improved crop growth, enhanced ecosystems

• No harmful effects, ozone depletion is beneficial for human health and the environment

• Ozone depletion has no impact on UV radiation, skin cancer, cataracts, immune systems, marine life, crops, or ecosystems

• Increased UV radiation, skin cancer, cataracts, weakened immune systems, harm to marine life, damage to crops, disruption of ecosystems

What are the measures taken to prevent ozone depletion?

• Reducing the use of ozone-depleting substances, implementing international agreements, promoting alternative substances, and raising awareness.

• Promoting the use of harmful substances

• Ignoring international agreements

• Increasing the use of ozone-depleting substances