Earth and Atmosphere Quiz

Explain how air pressure changes with altitude in the atmosphere and why this occurs.

Why is the ozone layer important to life on Earth, and what are the effects of ozone depletion?

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Which layer of Earth is primarily made up of molten iron and nickel?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

What is the primary composition of Earth’s crust?

• Iron and nickel

• Silicate rocks and minerals

• Molten lava

• Water and gas

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The movement of tectonic plates is caused by convection currents in which layer?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

Which layer is solid due to immense pressure despite being extremely hot?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

Where do earthquakes most commonly occur in Earth's interior?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

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True or False: The atmosphere is made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases.

• True

• False

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True or False: Weather events, such as storms and precipitation, primarily occur in the stratosphere.

• True

• False

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True or False: The geosphere includes Earth’s crust, mantle, and core.

• True

• False

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