Science Quiz: Earth's Atmosphere, Meteorologists, and Air

What are the different layers of the atmosphere?

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Magnetosphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Magnetosphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Ionosphere

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Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

What is air pressure?

• The force exerted by the weight of air molecules in the Earth's atmosphere.

• The force exerted by the weight of dust particles in the Earth's atmosphere.

• The force exerted by the weight of air molecules in outer space.

• The force exerted by the weight of water molecules in the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the study of weather called?

• climatology

• oceanography

• meteorology

• geology

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

• nitrogen

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• helium

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

What is the unit of measurement for air pressure?

• mmHg

• psi

• kg

• Pa

What do meteorologists use to predict weather?

• Thermometers, barometers, and wind vanes

• Weather satellites, radar systems, weather balloons, and computer models

• Magic 8 balls and fortune tellers

• Astrology and horoscopes

What is the process of water turning into vapor called?

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Melting

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What is the main component of air?

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• helium

• nitrogen