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-

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

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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

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Where is the air pressure the greatest?

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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

Explain why air pressure doesn't crush an empty can sitting on a table.

• The can is made of metal.
• The pressure from the atmosphere isn't that strong.
• The pressure outside the can is equal to the pressure inside the can.
• The molecules aren't moving fast enough.