Exploring Earth's Systems and Weather

What is the Hydrosphere primarily composed of?

• Solid Earth

• Liquid bodies of water

• Gases surrounding Earth

• Ice in glaciers

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth and contains most of the water vapor and dust?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid droplets in the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Freezing

Which type of cloud is known for being thin and wispy, usually indicating good weather?

• Cumulus

• Nimbostratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

What is the main gas found in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Argon

What is the term for the side of a mountain that does not receive rainfall due to a barrier effect?

• Windward

• Leeward

• Rain shadow

• Plateau

Which weather pattern is characterized by warmer than normal conditions in the Pacific Ocean?

• La Nina

• El Nino

• Monsoon

• Cyclone

What tool is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the term for the continuous movement of water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back?

• Water cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Nitrogen cycle

• Rock cycle