AFJROTC Weather Questions

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

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

In what layer of the atmosphere does most weather occur?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

What layer of the atmosphere extends from about 30 to 53 miles above the Earth's surface?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What layer of the atmosphere is directly above the troposphere?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

What layer of the atmosphere is known for the Auroras (Northern and Southern lights)?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What layer of the atmosphere is located between the troposphere and mesosphere?

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Ionosphere

What is the process called when water vapor (gas) cools and changes to liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What process involves liquid water turning into water vapor (gas) and rising into the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

What is the term for water falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration