Atmosphere and Global Warming

The _____ protects us from harmful UV radiation from the sun.

• Troposphere

• Ozone Layer

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

What is the atmosphere made of?

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• mixture of gases

• water vapor

The five layers of the atmosphere in order from the ground up are ______________________________________.

• stratosphere, troposphere, exosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere

• troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere and stratosphere

• thermosphere, exosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere and troposphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere

The __________ keeps the Earth's atmosphere at a temperature that is comfortable for most living things. 

• greenhouse effect

• radiation

• Old Man Winter

The 5 main layers of the atmosphere are formed by ___________________________.

• The Coriolis Effect and the Doldrums

• Solar flares and the global wind patterns

• International boundaries

• Differences in composition, temperature, and density

What is the source of energy that causes the winds?

• the moon

• the sun

• the rotation of the Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What percentage of the earth's atmosphere is oxygen?

• 78%

• 28%

• 71%

• 21%

Which gas makes up the largest portion of air?

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• carbon dioxide

• methane

What is Global Warming?

• Increasing temperature in Earth's atmosphere

• Decreasing temperature in a city

• Increasing rain rates in Earth

• Decreasing temperature rates

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

• using bottled water

• burning fossil fuels

• texting on cellphones

• eating meat