Characteristics of the Atmosphere Notes Check-In

What is meteorology?

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The study of the atmosphere and the processes that cause weather

• The study of ocean currents

• The study of plant life

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What is the atmosphere?

• A solid layer of rock surrounding Earth

• The thin layer of gases that surround Earth

• A layer of water covering Earth's surface

• The core of the Earth

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What is the atmosphere made up of?

• Pure oxygen

• A mixture of chemical elements and compounds

• Only nitrogen

• Only carbon dioxide

What does the atmosphere protect us from?

• Rain

• Harmful solar radiation

• Earthquakes

• Ocean waves

How does the atmosphere help the Earth?

• It increases global temperatures

• It helps to moderate global temperatures

• It makes the Earth spin faster

• It creates mountains

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What are the most abundant elements in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Hydrogen, Helium, and Neon

• Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Argon

• Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Ozone

• Helium, Krypton, and Xenon

What percentage of air is composed of nitrogen?

• 21%

• 78%

• 1%

• 50%

What are the main components that interact to maintain stable amounts in the atmosphere?

• Oxygen, nitrogen, and helium

• Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water

• Carbon dioxide, methane, and argon

• Water, hydrogen, and neon

What are the tiny solid and liquid particles in the atmosphere called?

• Molecules

• Particulates

• Ions

• Compounds

What lifts mineral particles from soil into the air?

• Rain

• Winds

• Earthquakes

• Tides