Layers of the Atmosphere Quiz Review

What tool is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer
• Barometer
• Air compressor
• Lug wrench

A mixture of gases and particles that surround a planet, held by gravity is called the-

This layer of the atmosphere is the lowest and we live in it.

In the egg demonstration, what has to happen to the air pressure inside of the bottle compared to the air pressure outside of the bottle in order for the egg to go in?

• Pressure inside has to be less than outside
• Pressure inside has to be higher than the outside
• Pressure outside has to be less than the inside
• Pressure inside has to be the same as the outside

This layer of the atmosphere contains meteors.

What decreases as you go up in the atmosphere?

• Altitude
• Temperature
• Air Pressure
• Ozone Layering

The warming of the surface and lower atmosphere of Earth that occurs when water vapor, CO₂, and other gases absorb and reradiate energy.

• Radiation
• Ozone Layer
• Greenhouse effect
• Solar Energy

Where is the air pressure the greatest?

What are the 2 most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere?

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• argon

• oxygen

What is one important factor that affects pressure?

• Elevation
• Water level
• The phase of matter
• The size of the molecules