Unit 3: Earth System Test

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Volcanic eruptions

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What is the greenhouse effect?

• The cooling of Earth's surface

• The trapping of heat in the atmosphere

• The formation of clouds

• The depletion of the ozone layer

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Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the largest reservoir of freshwater on Earth?

• Oceans

• Glaciers and ice caps

• Groundwater

• Lakes

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Which process describes the conversion of water from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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What is the process by which water vapor in the atmosphere cools and forms clouds?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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Which process describes the return of water from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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What is the role of plants in the water cycle?

• They absorb water from the soil

• They release water vapor into the atmosphere through transpiration

• They store water in their leaves

• They prevent water from evaporating

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