Earth Science Quiz

What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is made up of nitrogen?

• 78%

• 21%

• 1%

• 10%

Which gases are considered dominant in Earth's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen and Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide and Argon

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Methane and Neon

What has been the trend of CO2 concentrations over the last 150 years?

• They have decreased

• They have remained stable

• They have increased

• They have fluctuated unpredictably

Where is the good ozone located?

• Near the surface of Earth

• In the troposphere

• In the stratosphere

• In the mesosphere

What is the primary function of geostationary satellites?

• To monitor weather patterns

• To remain over a fixed point above the equator

• To explore outer space

• To communicate with other satellites

What is the formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

• C = (5/9)(F-32)

• C = (F-32)/1.8

• C = (F-32)*1.8

• C = F+273

What is the definition of specific heat?

• The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius.

• The total heat content of a substance per unit mass.

• The heat required to change the state of a substance without changing its temperature.

• The heat transferred by the movement of air or liquid.

Which process describes the transport of heat along with phase changes of water within the Earth's atmosphere?

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Latent heating

• Advection

What type of heat transfer involves the horizontal movement of air?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Advection

Which type of electromagnetic waves carry more energy?

• Longwave energy

• Shortwave energy

• Microwave energy

• Radio wave energy