APES 4.4, 4.5, and 4.6 QUIZ

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the majority of the Earth's air?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

• To regulate temperature

• To absorb harmful UV radiation

• To trap greenhouse gases

• To facilitate weather patterns

Which gas is considered a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

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What is atmospheric pressure?

• The force of air moving horizontally

• The weight of air above a point

• The temperature of the atmosphere

• The humidity level in the air

What phenomenon occurs when warm air traps cooler air near the surface?

• El Niño

• Inversion

• Convection

• Greenhouse effect

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the jet streams?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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What is the primary cause of weather?

• Ocean currents

• Atmospheric pressure changes

• Earth's rotation

• Solar radiation

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Humidity is a measure of:

• Air pressure

• Temperature

• Water vapor in the air

• Wind speed

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Which gas is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Oxygen

• Water vapor

What is the primary driver of the Earth's weather systems?

• Ocean currents

• Wind patterns

• Solar energy

• Atmospheric pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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