Earth's Atmosphere Unit 2 1402 review

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

What is the primary characteristic of the Exosphere?

• Contains the ozone layer

• Weather occurs here

• Satellites orbit here

• Contains meteors

Which layer of the atmosphere is directly above the Troposphere?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

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

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

Which gases are considered greenhouse gases?

• O2, N2, Ar, Ne

• H2O, CO2, CH4, N2O

• CO, NO2, SO2, O3

• H2, He, Ne, Kr

What is the range of the stratosphere above the Earth's surface?

• 10-20 kilometers

• 17-48 kilometers

• 50-100 kilometers

• 5-15 kilometers

Which layer of the atmosphere has a similar composition to the troposphere but with a lower volume of water vapor?

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

What role does atmospheric temperature play in weather?

• It is a key component of weather conditions

• It has no effect on weather

• It only affects weather in tropical regions

• It is only relevant during storms

What is the significance of occasional shifts in major winds?

• They can alter weather conditions

• They are irrelevant to weather

• They only occur in deserts

• They are only important for aviation

What is a characteristic of a cold front?

• Warm air mass stays close to the ground

• Cold air mass stays close to the ground, wedging below warmer air

• Warm air mass rises rapidly

• Cold air mass dissipates quickly