Climate & Weather Study Guide

In what layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The atmosphere is essential to _________ for all living things

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What part of the water cycle occurs when water returns to Earth from the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Run-off

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What part of the water cycle occurs when water vapor cools and turns from a gas to a liquid?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Run-off

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the heat source that drives the water cycle

• The moon

• The ocean

• The tides

• The sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What does the ozone layer protect us from

• Greenhouse gases

• UV Radiation

What causes acid rain?

• CFCs

• UV Radiation

• Carbon Dioxide

What layer is the Ozone Layer in?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

One group of gases that are responsible for destroying the ozone layer are called

• Gas

• Oxygen

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

• Carbon Dioxide

The type of heat transfer that happens when you get a sunburn is called:

• Evaporation

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction