Earth Quizz #3

How many layers of the atmosphere are there?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Nitrogen makes up how much of Earth's Atmosphere?

• 2%

• 87%

• 78%

• 99%

What causes the temperature inversion in the stratosphere?

• The stratosphere is the closest layer of the atmosphere to the sun.

• The stratosphere is the only layer of the atmosphere that overlaps with the mantle.

• There is no temperature inversion in the stratosphere.

• The stratosphere is the only layer of the atmosphere to have the ozone layer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The layer of Earth's Atmosphere where our weather takes place and extends an average of 12 km aboce the surface is called the...

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Earth's EARLY atmosphere was mostly...

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Nitrogen and Water Vapor

• Nitrogen and Oxygen

• None of the above

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-6

Which of the following is true of air masses? (Select all that apply)

• A small body of air

• A large body of air

• Air with varying temperatures and humidities

• Air with the same temperature and humidity throughout

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Warm air rises. When it rises, it creates...

• A low pressure system. Because of the coriolis effect, in the northern hemisphere, wind blows counter-clockwise.

• A high pressure system. Because of the coriolis effect, in the northern hemisphere, wind blows counter-clockwise.

• A low pressure system. Because of the coriolis effect, in the northern hemisphere, wind blows clockwise.

• A high pressure system. Because of the coriolis effect, in the northern hemisphere, wind blows clockwise.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When two air masses meet, a ________ forms

• Hurricane

• Air Mass Meet

• Vortex

• Weather Front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

High pressure systems often form what type of clouds?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• High Pressure Systems are not associated with cloud formation

Which of the following is true of hurricanes and NOT tornadoes?

• The storms spin counter-clockwise

• The storms spin at speeds faster than 74 km/hour

• The storms form because of high pressure systems

• The storms form because of low pressure systems