Earth's Atmosphere Quiz

What is the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place called?

• Climate

• Weather

• Atmosphere

• Temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the envelope of gases that surrounds the planet called?

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is the smallest unit of a chemical element that can exist by itself?

• Molecule

• Atom

• Compound

• Mixture

Which of the following gases is NOT a major component of Earth's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Helium

• Carbon Dioxide

What are the main components of Earth's atmosphere?

• Hydrogen, Helium, Methane

• Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Water Vapor

• Argon, Neon, Krypton

• Sulfur, Phosphorus, Chlorine

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

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Argon

• Carbon dioxide

What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is composed of oxygen?

• 78.08%

• 20.95%

• 0.93%

• 0.038%

Which gas makes up 0.93% of Earth's atmosphere?

• Argon

• Neon

• Helium

• Xenon

Which of the following gases is present in the smallest amount in Earth's atmosphere?

• Xenon

• Hydrogen

• Krypton

• Neon

What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen