Environmental Compartments Quiz part 2

What is the primary function of the atmosphere?

• To provide a habitat for terrestrial life

• To absorb infrared radiation and control Earth's temperature

• To regulate ocean currents in the hydrosphere

• To serve as a source of minerals for the lithosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by decreasing temperatures?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What gases are primarily found in the stratosphere?

• N2, O2, O3, and H2O vapor

• O2, H2, and N2

• CO2, CH4, and O2

• N2, CO2, and H2O vapor

What phenomenon occurs when gas-phase molecules absorb photons?

• They produce excited species

• They create solid particles

• They increase atmospheric pressure

• They cool the surrounding air

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for strong air movement and cloud formation?

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere