What is Atmosphere ?

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Science
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5th Grade
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Denise Doane
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name two ways the atmosphere is essential to life on Earth.
It provides us with oxygen to breathe and regulates Earth's temperature.
It enables harmful rays to burn up Earth and allows flying meteors in.
It provides us with water to breathe and irregulates Earth's temperature.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the density of air molecules as you go higher in the atmosphere?
The density of air molecules increases the higher you go into the atmosphere.
The density of air molecules decreases the higher you go into the atmosphere.
The density of air molecules decreases the lower you go into the atmosphere.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The atmosphere contains a mixture of _____, oxygen and smaller amounts of gases essential for life.
nitrogen
hydrogen
milk
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The atmosphere is more dense at sea level than higher altitudes.
True
False
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The atmosphere is essential to life on Earth as it protects Earth from harmful UV rays, provides energy to the biosphere, provides warmth and regulates the climate.
True
False
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The mixture of gases found in the lower part of the atmosphere varies quite a bit in different locations around the world.
True
False
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Without the atmosphere, our planet would be inhabitable.
True
False
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The atmosphere contains a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen and smaller amounts of gases essential for life.
True
False
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The force of Earth's gravity pulls molecules of gases into a layer surrounding the planet. This mixture of gases forms a layer around the Earth we call the _______
atmosphere
biosphere
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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