Atmosphere and Weather Quiz

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

What is the primary composition of the stratosphere?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

• Nitrogen

• Concentrated ozone

What process involves the transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves?

• Radiation

• Evaporation

• Convection

• Conduction

What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere at a given location?

• Precipitation

• Saturation

• Dew point

• Humidity

What type of clouds are puffy and lumpy-looking, usually occurring below 2000 m?

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

• Cumulus

What is the process called when cloud droplets collide and form larger droplets?

• Condensation

• Coalescence

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for having no clear boundary at the top?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the term for the temperature to which air must be cooled to reach saturation?

• Latent heat

• Temperature inversion

• Dew point

• Relative humidity