Earth's Atmosphere and Temperature Quiz

What is Earth's atmosphere made up of?

• Only oxygen

• A mixture of permanent and variable gases

• Only nitrogen

• Only carbon dioxide

What is the coldest temperature mentioned in the universe?

• -100°C

• -270°C

• -50°C

• 0°C

What is the hottest temperature recorded on Earth?

• 45°C

• 57°C

• 89°C

• 100°C

What is the main reason Earth's temperatures are moderate?

• The distance from the Moon

• The presence of oceans

• Earth's atmosphere

• The rotation of Earth

How thick is Earth's atmosphere from the surface to the top?

• 100 km

• 600 km

• 300 km

• 50 km

What happens to the atmosphere as you move away from Earth's surface?

• It becomes more dense

• It stays the same

• It gets thinner

• It becomes solid

What is the appearance of Earth's atmosphere from space?

• A thick, green layer

• A thin, blue veil

• A red, fiery ring

• A solid, gray wall

What is the layer of the atmosphere where we live called?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What do meteorologists use to monitor weather variables in the troposphere?

• Satellites

• Weather balloons

• Drones

• Submarines

What percentage of the atmosphere's total mass is contained in the troposphere?

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

• 100%