Describing Earth's Atmosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

Which layer does weather occur in?

• thermosphere
• troposphere
• stratosphere
• ionosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which layer helps stop meteors?

• thermosphere
• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere

As altitude increases, what happens to air pressure?

• increases
• remains constant
• decreases
• stays the same

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Air is composed of 78 % of this element.

• Carbon Dioxide
• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Water Vapor

Air is composed of 21% of this element.

• Carbon Dioxide
• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Water Vapor

The _______  in the Stratosphere protects us from harmful UV rays.

• aurora
• clouds
• convection currents
• ozone layer

What layer of the atmosphere is the aurora located?

• Exosphere
• Thermosphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere

This process keeps Earth's temperature suitable for life.

• Convection Currents
• Greenhouse Effect
• Albedo Effect
• Water Cycle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

The force of a column of air pressing down is called what?

• Air Mass
• Air Pressure
• Air
• Heavy