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WorksheetsUnit 1 - Earth's Atmosphere
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins
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1.
Which of the following gases is the most abundant in Earth's Troposphere?
a)
Nitrogen (N2)
b)
Oxygen (O2)
c)
Argon (Ar)
d)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
2.
What is the percent of oxygen within the Earth's Troposphere?
a)
78%
b)
21%
c)
1%
d)
none of these
3.
As you increase the altitude in the atmosphere, air pressure and density
a)
increase, this is due to the surface area of the atmosphere increasing with increasing altitude.
b)
decrease, the is due to the surface area of the atmosphere increasing with increasing altitude.
c)
remain the same.
d)
there is no change within the air pressure and density as you increase the altitude within the atmosphere.
4.
What is the first layer within the Earth's atmosphere (aka. the layer closest to Earth)?
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Thermosphere
5.
As you increase altitude within the troposphere, temperature
a)
increases, this is due to that the Earth radiates the heat back to space
b)
decreases, this is due to that the Earth radiates the heat back towards space
c)
stays the same
d)
does not change
6.
Which of the following is one of the atmospheric phenomena found within the troposphere?
a)
burning meteors, this is due to the molecular structure of the troposphere
b)
The ozone layer, which is responsible for the absorption of ultra-violet radiation.
c)
Weather, this is due to the decreasing temperatures with increasing altitude in the troposphere.
d)
Satellites are found within the troposphere.
7.
The layer above the troposphere (or the send layer closest to Earth) is called?
a)
Mesosphere
b)
Thermosphere
c)
Troposphere
d)
Stratosphere
8.
The stratosphere is important due to that
a)
it has an ozone layer, within which it protects life from infrared radiation which would otherwise cause us to burn.
b)
it has an ozone layer, within which it protects life from ultra-violet radiation which would otherwise cause us to burn.
c)
it burns up meteors.
d)
contains the aurora borealis.
9.
As the altitude increases in the stratosphere, temperature tends to
a)
decrease
b)
increase
c)
stay the same
d)
none of these
10.
The layer above the stratosphere (the layer third closes to the Earth, aka meaning middle atmosphere) is called the
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Thermosphere
11.
The mesosphere is an important layer within the atmosphere due to that
a)
this is the layer where weather occurs.
b)
this is the layer where the ozone layer is located, within which it absorbs UV radiation.
c)
this layer burns up the meteors and comets that enter the Earth's mesosphere. This is due to the particles heating the objects as they enter the atmosphere.
d)
this is the layer where the space shuttle is located.
12.
Temperatures tend to ________ within the mesosphere.
a)
increase, which makes it the hottest atmospheric layer
b)
decrease, which makes it the coldest atmospheric layer
c)
remain the same
d)
do not change
13.
The layer above the mesosphere (the fourth closest layer to Earth) is called the
a)
troposphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
mesosphere
d)
thermosphere
14.
Temperatures in the thermosphere tend to
a)
increase, this is due to the UV radiation being able to penetrate the through this part of Earth's Atmosphere.
b)
decrease, this is due to that it is very cold in space.
c)
remain the same
d)
does not change
15.
The thermosphere is the layer within the atmosphere where
a)
meteors and comets burn up
b)
where weather occurs
c)
where the ozone layer is located
d)
the aurora borealis is located
16.
The trapping, or absorption, of heat within the Earth's atmosphere is primarily due to
a)
The sun's UV radiation.
b)
The greenhouse gases located within the Earth's atmosphere.
c)
the Earth's surface absorbing heat
d)
Mr. Lloyd's bald head
17.
Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas?
a)
Nitrogen
b)
Oxygen
c)
Carbon Dioxide
d)
Neon
18.
The sun radiates this type of energy
a)
Ultra-Violet Radiaiotn
b)
Infrared Radiaiton
c)
X-ray Radiaiton
d)
Nuclear Radiaiton
19.
The earth re-radiates this type of energy back towards outer space?
a)
UV Radiation
b)
Infrared Radiation
c)
X-Ray Radiation
d)
Nuclear Radiation
20.
Why does venus have the hottest temperatures at the surface compared to any other planet within our solar system?
a)
This statement is not true, mercury has the hottest temperatures due to that it is the closest planet to the sun
b)
Venus has the hottest surface due to that it is closest to the sun.
c)
Venus has to hottest atmosphere, this is due to a "runaway" greenhouse effect mainly due to its dense atmospheric pressure and composition of CO2.
d)
Earth has the warmest temperatures due to that is has both carbon dioxide and water vapor within its atmosphere.
21.
Which of the following correctly describes the greenhouse effect?
a)
Air temperatures increase due to increased amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
b)
Earth's atmosphere heats naturally when solar radiation is absorbed.
c)
Air pollution causes the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
d)
The greenhouse effect and global warming are the same processes.
22.
What happens to the air pressure as you increase in altitude?
a)
It increases.
b)
It decreases.
c)
It remains steady.
d)
It changes randomly.
23.
What form of energy causes water to change from a liquid to a gas?
a)
heat
b)
sound
c)
waves
d)
light
24.
The process of convection transfers heat energy _____.
a)
from cold areas to warm areas
b)
from warm areas to cold areas
c)
from high altitudes to low altitudes
d)
from humid areas to dry areas
25.
Heat energy in the atmosphere always moves _____.
a)
from high temperature to low temperature areas
b)
from low temperature to high temperature areas
c)
from low pressure to high pressure regions
d)
from cloudy to clear regions
26.
Winds transfer energy in the atmosphere by the process of _________.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
precipitation
27.
In which layer of the atmosphere do most clouds form?
a)
troposphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
mesosphere
d)
thermosphere
28.
What device is used to tell if the air pressure decreases during a storm?
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
anemometer
d)
hygrometer
29.
Bob and Ann want to know if today is warmer than yesterday. What scientific tool should they use to find out?
a)
hygrometer
b)
thermostat
c)
thermometer
d)
barometer
30.
How would Earth be different without the presence of greenhouse gases within the atmosphere?
a)
Earth would be more dangerous without greenhouse gases because greenhouse gases block UV radiation from the sun.
b)
Earth would be much warmer without greenhouse gases because greenhouse gases absorb the sun's energy and prevent it from reaching Earth.
c)
Earth would be much colder without greenhouse gases because greenhouse gases trap and reradiate heat energy back toward Earth.
d)
Earth would be the same because greenhouse gases in the atmosphere don't have any impact on the conditions on Earth.
31.
What is the relationship between altitude and air density within Earth's atmosphere?
a)
As altitude increases, air density decreases.
b)
As altitude increases, air density increases.
c)
As altitude increases, air density remains the same.
d)
There is no relationship between altitude and air density within Earth's atmosphere.
32.
Within which atmospheric layer(s) does temperature increase with increasing altitude?
a)
the stratosphere and the thermosphere
b)
the troposphere and the exosphere
c)
the stratosphere
d)
the mesosphere
33.
Why does air density decrease with increasing altitude within Earth's atmosphere?
a)
Air density decreases with increasing altitude because more atoms escape into outer space.
b)
Air density decreases with increasing altitude because temperature decreases with increasing altitude.
c)
Air density decreases with increasing altitude because the gravitational pull exerted by the Earth decreases with increasing altitude.
d)
Air density decreases with increasing altitude because energy from the sun pushes the air particles closer to Earth.
34.
Within which atmospheric layer is the highest concentration of ozone found?
a)
troposphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
mesosphere
d)
thermosphere
35.
List the layers of Earth's atmosphere in order of increasing altitude.
a)
exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere
b)
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
c)
troposphere, stratosphere, ozone layer, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
d)
stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, troposphere
36.
which is not an example of convection?
a)
boiling water
b)
wind
c)
touching a hot spoon
d)
ocean currents
37.
hot fluid moving up and cold air falling down is called
a)
radiation
b)
ocean waves
c)
conduction
d)
convection
38.
energy that flows through a direct contact is called
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
radiation
d)
ocean waves
39.
heat or light that passes through space is called
a)
conduciton
b)
radiation
c)
convection
d)
ocean waves
40.
what absorbs most of the ultraviolet rays before they reach the earth's surface
a)
ionosphere
b)
o-zone layer
c)
troposphere
d)
thermosphere
41.
Heat is thermal energy moving from a _____ object to a _____ object.
a)
warmer, cooler
b)
cooler, warmer
c)
stationary, moving
d)
slower, faster
42.
Solar heating systems convert ____ energy from the Sun to ____ energy.
a)
thermal, chemical
b)
chemical, electrical
c)
radiant, thermal
d)
mechanical, thermal
43.
The ______ of an object is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles of the object.
a)
heat
b)
radiation
c)
thermal energy
d)
temperature
44.
Energy from the Sun travels to Earth as ______.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
insulation
d)
radiation
45.
1. This picture shows warm air rising and cool air falling in a cycle. This is an example of which process?
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
46.
2. A metal spoon that gets warm when used to stir hot soup is an example of:
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
47.
3. The Sun’s rays take about 8 minutes to reach Earth’s atmosphere. Which process describes the thermal energy transfer between the Sun and the Earth?
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
48.
4. When the temperature outside rises, the temperature of the air in the house rises as well. Why is the 2nd floor air warmer than the 1st floor? __________________________________________________________________________________
a)
Conduction. The 1st and 2nd floor are touching.
b)
Convection. Warm air rises to 2nd floor.
c)
Radiation. The sun is heating the whole house.
49.
6. A girl’s hands become warm after holding a mug of hot coffee. What process explains this?
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
50.
7. Chris has to build a fire to keep the campers warm. The heat transfer from the fire keeps the campers warm due to:
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
51.
9. In the water cycle, sunlight causes water to evaporate, rise to form clouds, fall as precipitation, flow into a body of water, and begin the cycle again. What type of energy transfer is occurring as the evaporated water rises?
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
52.
14. Explain the difference between conduction and convection.
a)
Conduction involves heat going in all directions while heat rises with convection.
b)
Heat moves in all directions for convection, but it rises for conduction.
c)
Heat rises for convection and travels thru liquids and gases. Conduction travels thru solids and liquids but must be touching.
d)
Thermal energy travels thru solids for both conduction and convection; however, conduction involves direct contact.
53.
15. Explain the difference between convection and radiation.
a)
Heat travels thru solids and liquids for convection but thru rays, waves, and particles for radiation.
b)
Thermal energy travels thru liquids and gases for convection and rays, waves, and particles for radiation. Heat goes in all directions for radiation and rises for convection.
c)
Convection travels thru liquids and gases and radiation occurs in solids and liquids.
54.
16. Identify and explain the different types of heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation) occurring in the following scenario. Chris went on a camping trip. During the day it was so hot that he got sunburn. When it was time to go to his campsite, he noticed smoke in the air. His father had started a fire and he felt the heat as he walked by. In the morning while his mother was cooking breakfast he accidentally touched a hot pan and got burned. Although this was the case he still had a lot of fun on the trip.
a)
Sunburn = radiation;
Smoke rising = convection;
Feeling fire = radiation;
Touching hot pan = convection
Smoke rising = convection;
Feeling fire = radiation;
Touching hot pan = convection
b)
Sunburn = radiation;
Smoke rising = conduction;
Feeling fire = radiation;
Touching hot pan = conduction
Smoke rising = conduction;
Feeling fire = radiation;
Touching hot pan = conduction
c)
Sunburn = radiation;
Smoke rising = convection;
Feeling fire = radiation;
Touching hot pan = conduction
Smoke rising = convection;
Feeling fire = radiation;
Touching hot pan = conduction
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