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Atmosphere

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What gas makes up 21% of the atmosphere?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Water vapour

d)

Gas

2.

Water vapor is found in the lower or higher levels of the atmosphere?

(a)  

3.

Almost all weather takes place in which division of the atmosphere?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Troposphere

4.

Which layer holds the ozone layer and begins to increase in temperature?

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Troposphere

d)

Mesosphere

5.

Lapse rate: Temperature decreases ___ °C every 1000ft

a)

4.75°C

b)

8°C

c)

1.98°C

d)

17.9°C

6.

Which THREE are properties of the atmosphere?

a)

Capacity for expansion

b)

Capacity for compression

c)

15°C at sea level

d)

Mobility

7.

The ozone layer of the stratosphere helps stop __________ from reaching the Earths surface

a)

Harmful weather

b)

Meteors

c)

Harmful UV radiation

d)

Rain/precipitation