Quiz on the Atmosphere

How many layers are there in the atmosphere?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the basis for breaking up the layers of the atmosphere?

• Humidity changes

• Temperature changes

• Pressure changes

• Wind speed changes

What are the boundaries between layers of the atmosphere called?

• Dividers

• Barriers

• Pauses

• Gaps

In which layer of the atmosphere is most of the water vapor found?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

What happens to air pressure at higher altitudes?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same

• Fluctuates

How is heat transferred in the troposphere?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection currents

• Evaporation

What is the term used to describe the force created by the weight of the air as it’s pulled down by gravity?

• Atmospheric pressure

• Hydraulic pressure

• Barometric pressure

• Osmotic pressure

What type of air pressure is associated with humid air?

• High air pressure

• Low air pressure

• Medium air pressure

• No air pressure

What type of air pressure is associated with dry air?

• Low air pressure

• High air pressure

• Medium air pressure

• No air pressure

What is the movement of air from areas of high air pressure to low air pressure called?

• Rain

• Wind

• Storm

• Cloud