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WorksheetsE.1.1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
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1.
This pie chart illustrates different gases in Earth’s atmosphere.
a)
Oxygen
b)
Carbon Dioxide
c)
Nitrogen
d)
Water Vapor
2.
The best description of the troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere with the
a)
most ozone.
b)
greatest density.
c)
highest altitude.
d)
coldest temperature.
3.
If cyanobacteria had failed to appear on Earth, how would the evolution of Earth’s atmosphere most likely be different?
a)
Earth’s atmosphere would lack significant amounts of nitrogen
b)
Earth’s atmosphere would consist of volcanic gases and water vapor
c)
Earth’s atmosphere would contain more oxygen and less carbon dioxide.
d)
Earth’s atmosphere would still be composed mainly of hydrogen and helium
4.
Which best explains why air temperatures near mountaintops are often much colder than air temperatures near sea level?
a)
Large amounts of snowfall decrease the temperature
b)
Air near mountaintops is less dense.
c)
Strong winds near mountaintops decrease temperatures.
d)
The lack of vegetation at sea level allows the ground to absorb more heat.
5.
When a plane flies, it travels through air that contains gases, liquids, and solids. This area is best described as the
a)
atmosphere.
b)
lithosphere.
c)
biosphere.
d)
hydrosphere
6.
In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere does weather occur?
a)
mesosphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
thermosphere
d)
troposphere
7.
A weather balloon is about 2 meters wide when it is near the ground. It grows to about 6 meters wide at higher altitudes. Which change most likely makes the balloon become wider at higher altitudes?
a)
More gases enter the balloon.
b)
The gas inside the balloon gets much hotter.
c)
The air pressure surrounding the balloon decreases.
d)
Sunlight breaks down the material of the balloon.
8.
Which of these statements best describes temperature as elevation in the atmosphere increases?
a)
Which of these statements best describes temperature as elevation in the atmosphere increases?
b)
Temperature remains constant with elevation in the mesosphere.
c)
Temperature remains constant with elevation in the mesosphere.
d)
Temperature generally decreases with elevation in the troposphere.
9.
A scientist compared the atmospheric composition of a newly discovered planet to the atmosphere of Earth.
Which conclusion about the unknown planet can be made by using the information provided?
Which conclusion about the unknown planet can be made by using the information provided?
a)
It is not suitable for animals.
b)
It will sustain a small human population.
c)
It has enough oxygen for small mammals.
d)
It has many carbon dioxide-releasing organisms.
10.
The temperature of the stratosphere increases with altitude because of the presence of
a)
nitrogen.
b)
water vapor.
c)
ozone
d)
carbon monoxide.
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