Atmosphere and Weather TEST -Moore6H-2024

Air is composed of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases. Based on that information, air can be described as

• 
  a compound.

  .

• an element

• a mixture.

• a molecule.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The pie chart illustrates the proportions of various gases in the atmosphere of Earth.

Select the three gases from the list that are all part of Wedge Z.

 

• argon

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• water vapor

• carbon dioxide

The air that makes up the atmosphere is a mixture of gases.

Analyze the pie chart to complete the question below. Match the percentage value and gas name to the colored portion of the pie chart to accurately describe the composition of Earth's atmosphere.

• a. 78% Nitrogen

  b. 21% oxygen

  c. 0% Other Gases

• a. 21% other gases

  b. 1% Nitrogen

  c. 78% oxygen

• a. 78% oxygen

  b. 21 % Nitrogen

  c. 1% other gases

• a. 1% other gases

  b. 21% Oxygen

  c. 78% Nitrogen

Which of the following is a correct statement about air density?

• Warm dry air sinks, and cold moist air rises.

• Warm moist air rises, and cold dry air sinks.

• Warm air and cold air are the same density.

• Warm air is not affected by density.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Brehon wants to determine if the air at the beach is humid or dry.  What tool should be used to measure this physical characteristic of the atmosphere? 

• barometer

• thermometer

• hygrometer

• rain gauge

Interpret the graph of the atmosphere to answer the question that follows. 

Which statement describes the impact of an increase in altitude on temperature and air pressure in layer 4?

• The temperature increases and the air pressure increases.

• The temperature increases and the air pressure decreases.

• The temperature decreases and the air pressure decreases.

• The temperature decreases and the air pressure increases.

Read the passage and analyze the table to answer the question that follows. 

Which information in the table will you use to determine where the high and low-pressure areas may be located? 

• 
  barometric pressure

• wind direction

• temperature

• location of the city

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Match the following: Which tool is used to measure...

• barometer

• wind direction

• thermometer

• barometric pressure

• anemometer

• temperature

Interpret the diagram to answer the question that follows. 

Which of the following best describes air pressure in the atmosphere?

• 
  As altitude increases, air pressure decreases.

• As altitude increases, air pressure increases.

• As altitude increases, air pressure remains the same

• As altitude increases, air pressure increases and then, decreases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Match the number that displays the location of each layer in the atmosphere.  

• thermosphere

• 4

• stratosphere

• 1

• mesosphere

• 3

• troposphere

• 2