Chapter 11 Test - The Atmosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere does weather take place?

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

Which of the following is the correct order of the atmosphere layers from Earth to space?

• A. troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

• B. troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, stratosphere

• C. thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere

• D. troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere

What are the 2 main gases that make up Earth's atmosphere?

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• methane

• nitrogen

What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is comprised of Nitrogen?

• 78%

• 50%

• 21%

• less than 1%

What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is comprised of Oxygen?

• 78%

• 50%

• 21%

• less than 1%

A barometer is used to measure what?

• weather

• temperature

• rain level

• air pressure

According to the barometer in the picture above, which statement is true?

• A) The barometer is indicating stormy weather.

• B) The barometer is indicating rainy weather.

• C) The barometer is indicating fair weather.

• D) The barometer is indicating dry weather.

As you go up through the atmosphere, the density of the air (a)   .

• decreases

• increases

• remains constant

Select THREE things that occur in the troposphere.

• auroras

• the ozone layer

• clouds

• storms

• rain and snow

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors tend to burn up and decrease in size?

• A. troposphere

• B. stratosphere

• C. mesosphere

• D. thermosphere