Meteorology practice

What is the name of the atmospheric layer we live in?

• troposphere
• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains water vapor, clouds and is where weather happens?

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects us from the sun's harmful rays?

• troposphere
• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• thermosphere

Where does all the heat in the atmosphere start?

• radiation from the Sun

• Convection from the core

• Heat from cities

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What heats up the air?

• Radiation from the Sun

• Conduction from the land

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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The cycle of rising hot air rising and sinking cold air is called ________________?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• combination

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Where does wind come from?

• Convection currents

• Pressure changes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Why is the sun important to the water cycle?

• The sun is the source of energy that powers the water cycle.

• The sun gives light so that people can see the water cycle happening.

• The sun's gravity causes the tides which are important to the water cycle.

• The sun isn't important to the water cycle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is happening between A and E?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is happening at F?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4