Earth and Atmosphere Quiz

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

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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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