Effects of Earth's Atmosphere

What would happen if the Earth's magnetic field took a break?

Why is the atmosphere important for our planet?

• It protects us from asteroids and solar radiation

• The atmosphere is primarily made of water vapor.
• The atmosphere is only important for flying animals.
• The atmosphere has no effect on climate or weather.

What is one important job of Earth's atmosphere?

• It helps us hear sounds.

• It protects us from space rocks and sun rays.

• It makes the sky blue.

• It helps water boil faster.

What would happen to sound if the atmosphere disappeared?

• Sound would travel faster than light.
• Sound would become inaudible but still exist.
• Sound would bounce off the ground indefinitely.
• There would be no sound at all

What would happen to planes if there were no atmosphere?

How would water on Earth change without the atmosphere?

Why would Earth be very quiet without an atmosphere?

• Sound waves need water to travel.

• Sound waves need air to travel.

• Sound waves need light to travel.

• Sound waves need gravity to travel.

What would happen to planes and birds if Earth lost its atmosphere?

• They would fly higher.

• They would fall to the ground.

• They would turn invisible.

• They would fly faster.

How would Earth's temperature change if there was no atmosphere to trap heat?

• It would get much hotter.

• It would stay the same.

• It would get much colder.

• It would only get colder at night.

What would be the average temperature of Earth without the atmosphere?

• 15°C (59°F)
• 25°C (77°F)
• 5°C (41°F)
• -18°C (0°F)