Earth's Atmosphere and Climate Quiz

Ozone in Earth’s atmosphere is important because it

• causes rain to fall.

• absorbs harmful pollution.

• absorbs harmful radiation.

• helps clouds form.

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Which gas is least abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Argon

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

Solid particles in the atmosphere include salt and

• leaves.

• ozone.

• lightning.

• dust.

What is the transfer of heat by vertical movements of air masses called?

• convection

• subduction

• conduction

• radiation

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Which is NOT one of the four main layers of the atmosphere?

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• lithosphere

• mesosphere

Air is denser near Earth’s surface than high in the atmosphere.

• True

• False

Particles of air in the atmosphere exert pressure on Earth’s surface.

• True

• False

Air pressure is greater at the top of a mountain than at lower elevations.

• True

• False

In the troposphere, as air temperature increases with decreasing altitude, generally air pressure increases, too.

• True

• False

How is climate different from weather?

• Weather is more variable

• Climate describes only the average weather

• Weather is easier to predict

• Climate describes the long-term weather patterns