Earth's Atmosphere Quiz

What is the atmosphere?

• A layer of soil that covers the earth

• A body of water surrounding the earth

• A mixture of gases that surrounds the earth

• A collection of rocks in space

Which of the following is a function of the earth's atmosphere?

• Provides the air we need to breathe

• Provides a habitat for land animals

• Generates electricity for human use

• Regulates the earth's rotation

How does the atmosphere protect us from the sun?

• By reflecting sunlight back into space

• By protecting us from the sun's ultraviolet rays/harmful rays

• By absorbing all the sunlight

• By changing the color of the sky

What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Argon

What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of oxygen?

• 78%

• 21%

• 10%

• 5%

What forms of water can be found in the atmosphere?

• Liquid water (droplets)

• Solid water (snow and ice)

• Water vapor

• All of the above

What can happen when conditions of the atmosphere change? (Water Cycle)

• Water vapor can change into snow or liquid water and rain or snow might fall from the sky

• The temperature of the atmosphere can increase drastically

• The atmosphere can become completely dry

• Oxygen levels in the atmosphere can increase

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to space?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

Where is the ozone layer primarily located?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the correct order of the atmosphere layers from the surface to space?

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• Troposphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere