Atmosphere and Weather Quiz

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

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• exosphere

• troposphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere called?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

What type of cloud is fluffy and white, with a flat base?

• Cumulus cloud

• Cirrus cloud

• Stratus cloud

• Nimbus cloud

Which type of cloud is often associated with thunderstorms?

• Nimbostratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

What type of cloud is thin and wispy, and found at high altitudes?

• Cirrus clouds

• Stratus clouds

• Nimbus clouds

• Cumulus clouds

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• barometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

• altimeter

What causes wind to blow?

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The movement of tectonic plates

• Uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun

• The rotation of the Earth

What is the name for the large-scale movement of air that helps to distribute heat and moisture around the Earth?

• atmospheric circulation

• planetary circulation

• volcanic circulation

• oceanic circulation

What type of weather pattern is characterized by warm temperatures, clear skies, and little to no wind?

• Blizzard

• Tornado

• Sunny

• Foggy