Atmosphere and Weather

What are the five layers of the atmosphere in order from closest to farthest from the Earth's surface?

• ozone, ionosphere, stratosphere, troposphere, thermosphere

• exosphere, mesosphere, ionosphere, troposphere, stratosphere

• troposphere, ionosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is where most weather phenomena occur?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

What is the name of the climate zone located near the equator with hot and humid weather?

• Polar zone

• Temperate zone

• Arctic zone

• Tropical zone

Which climate zone is known for its cold temperatures and long winters?

• Temperate

• Desert

• Tropical

• Polar

What are the three main climate zones based on latitude?

• tropical, temperate, and polar

• hot, cold, and mild

• arctic, antarctic, and equatorial

• dry, wet, and moderate

In which climate zone would you expect to find the most biodiversity?

• Arctic climate zone

• Temperate climate zone

• Desert climate zone

• Tropical climate zone

What is the name of the climate zone located at the poles with extremely cold temperatures?

• Tropical climate zone

• Temperate climate zone

• polar climate zone

• Arctic climate zone

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

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

What is the name of the climate zone located between the tropics and the polar regions?

• Subtropical zone

• Equatorial zone

• Temperate zone

• Arctic zone

What are the two main gases that make up the Earth's atmosphere?

• hydrogen and argon

• carbon dioxide and helium

• nitrogen and oxygen

• methane and carbon monoxide