Atmosphere Basics Quiz

What is the main component of the stratosphere?

• Water vapor

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Ozone

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the most mass, including water?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What is the function of ozone in the atmosphere?

• Regulates temperature

• Creates weather patterns

• Reflects solar heat

• Absorbs UV light

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Which layer of the atmosphere protects Earth from meteors?

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

What is the main composition of the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen, Oxygen, Water vapor

• Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Neon

• Methane, Krypton, Hydrogen

• Helium, Xenon, Argon

What is the main function of water vapor in the atmosphere?

• Protects from meteors

• Creates weather patterns

• Regulates temperature

• Absorbs UV light

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What is the main effect of radiation by the atmosphere?

• Absorbed by the Earth's surface

• Reflected from clouds

• Reflected by the atmosphere

• Absorbed by the atmosphere

What layer of the atmosphere is closest to the earth?

• Exosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere

Why is chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) dangerous to the atmosphere?

• It increases air pollution

• It has no effect on the atmosphere
• It destroys the ozone layer

• It increases the ozone layer

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What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere?

• Exosphere
• Mesosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere