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Atmosphere

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

The AURORA BOREALIS occurs in which layer of the atmosphere?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Troposphere

d)

Stratosphere

2.

Which layer protects us by burning up most METEORS?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Stratosphere

3.

The amount of WATER VAPOR in the air is called ___________________.

a)

Dew Point

b)

Humidity

c)

Air Pressure

d)

Precipitation

4.

What layer of the atmosphere do WE live in?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Troposphere

d)

Exosphere

5.

Which cloud type is composed of ICE CRYSTALS?

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Cirrus

d)

Nimbus

6.

What does ozone in the atmosphere do that is GOOD?

a)

It absorbs and traps heat energy.

b)

It protects against harmful UV radiation.

c)

It provides a place for water vapor to condense.

d)

It helps plants grow.

7.

At what altitude does the stratosphere begin?

a)

19 km

b)

44 km

c)

15 km

d)

82 km

8.

Which TWO layers of the atmosphere decrease in temperature as altitude increases?

a)

Troposphere and Mesosphere

b)

Troposphere and Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere and Thermosphere

d)

Stratosphere and Thermosphere

9.

What does ozone in the atmosphere do that is BAD?

a)

Ozone at lower Troposphere makes smog.

b)

It protects against harmful UV radiation.

c)

It provides a place for water vapor to condense.

d)

It helps plants grow.

10.

The atmosphere is mostly made up of which two gasses?

a)

Carbon Dioxide and Water Vapor

b)

Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide

c)

Oxygen and Nitrogen

d)

Water Vapor and Oxygen