Atmosphere and Weather Quiz

What is the name of the gas that surrounds our planet and protects us from harmful UV radiation?

• Ozone

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

What is the name of the layer in the atmosphere where meteors burn up?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

 The gas found in the largest concentration in the troposphere is

• nitrogen
• helium
• carbon dioxide
• oxygen

How are the layers of the atmosphere determined?

• Based on changes in cloud cover and precipitation.
• Based on changes in altitude and wind speed.
• Based on changes in pressure and humidity.
• Based on changes in temperature.

6.  Arrange the layers of the atmosphere from closest to the earth's surface to furthest from the earth's surface.

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Match the layer of the atmosphere with the phrase that best describes it.

• Thermosphere

• Contains the ozone layer

• Mesosphere

• Where satellites are found

• Troposphere

• Contains most weather

• Stratosphere

• Where most meteoroids burn up

• Exosphere

• Where the Aurora Borealis is found

Why the ozone layer is important?

• To create a protective shield around the earth from asteroids
• To provide oxygen for humans to breathe
• To absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun
• To cause global warming

Two ways in which the existence of green algae and land plants affected the early atmosphere?

• Increased oxygen levels and formation of the ozone layer
• Formation of toxic gases and depletion of the ozone layer
• Increased carbon dioxide levels and acidification of the oceans
• Decreased oxygen levels and depletion of the ozone layer

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

• Carbon dioxide
• Methane
• Water vapor
• All answers are correct

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