1.3 The structure and composition of the atmosphere

The layers of gasses, vapour, and dust particles that surround earth is called _______.

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The concentration of the gas can differ either spatially or over time. EX) water vapor and carbon dioxide is known as _______.

• Variable Gases

• Inert Gases

• Noble Gases

• Fixed Gases

What do scientists consider as the two main variables gases in the atmosphere? (select 2)

• water vapor

• methane

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

The layer of the atmosphere that we live in this layer is called _______.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The layer of the atmosphere that starts at Earth's surface and extends to an altitude of about 12km

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

The zone of the atmosphere just above the troposphere; This layer contains the ozone layer is called _______.

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

A layer of the stratosphere rich in ozone molecules which absorb much of the incoming UV radiation is called the _______.

• Ozone Layer

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

temperature increases with altitude and reaches up to 2000°C.

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

The layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere characterized by strong east to west winds and the decreasing temperature. This is where meteors burn up is called the _______.

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

The hottest layer of the Earth's Atmosphere.

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere