Engineering ExoTerra’s Atmosphere & Weather Patterns – Quiz

An atmosphere is essential for ExoTerra to have weather, protect life, and regulate temperature.

• True

• False

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Which gas is most responsible for trapping heat in a planet’s atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

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The movement of air caused by differences in pressure is called ______.

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If ExoTerra’s atmosphere is too thin, the planet will stay warm because heat will be trapped.

• True

• False

Which factor is most important in determining ExoTerra’s weather patterns?

• The planet’s orbit around its star

• The presence of an atmosphere with gases like water vapor

• The number of mountains and valleys on the surface

• The amount of light from distant stars

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A planet with no atmosphere will have extreme differences in ______ between day and night.

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What could happen if ExoTerra has too much carbon dioxide in its atmosphere?

• The planet would experience extreme heat

• The atmosphere would disappear

• The planet would become extremely cold

• The air pressure would drop to zero

Clouds and precipitation on ExoTerra can only form if there is water vapor in the atmosphere.

• True

• False

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Which of the following conditions would make ExoTerra’s weather most like Earth’s?

• A thick atmosphere mostly made of hydrogen

• An atmosphere with nitrogen, oxygen, and water vapor

• A surface completely covered in ice

• No atmosphere at all

The force exerted by air on a planet’s surface is called ______.

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