Atmosphere Quiz

The atmosphere is composed mainly of __________.

• oxygen

• argon

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

Which gas is released into the atmosphere by plants as they photosynthesize?

• oxygen

• argon

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere by green plants?

• oxygen

• argon

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

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Atmospheric pressure __________ with __________ altitude.

• decreases with increased

• decreases with decreased

• increases with increased

What is the weight of a one square inch column of the atmosphere?

• 17.4 lb/in²

• 14.7 lb/in²

• 19.7 lb/in²

• 13.4 lb/in²

The density of our atmosphere __________ with an increase in altitude.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

The space shuttle orbits in this layer.

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

The ozone layer is found in this atmosphere layer.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Earth’s magnetic field traps harmful particles from the Sun, concentrating them into belts of radiation called (a)   .

Each layer of Earth’s atmosphere has unique characteristics. Choose the THREE descriptions that match the troposphere best.

• All weather is contained here.

• The water cycle takes place here.

• The layer closest to Earth’s surface.

• This layer is farthest from Earth’s surface.

• Supersonic jets fly here because of the calm air.

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