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Earth's Atmosphere

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select all the layers of the atmosphere

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

e)

Anemometer

2.

In which layer are Meteors seen?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Troposphere

d)

Exosphere

3.

Which layer of the Atmosphere is closest to earth?

a)

Exosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Troposphere

4.

Auroras occurs in this layer

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

5.

Aurora Borealis

a)

broad bands of light that appear in the sky at night especially in the arctic region

b)

government airplanes that fly through the earths atmosphere

6.

Mesosphere

a)

the layer of the atmosphere extending from the top of the stratosphere to an altitude of about 50 miles (80 kilometers)

b)

the portion of the atmosphere which extends from the earth's surface, where all weather forms

c)

the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere where temperature changes very little

d)

the part of the earth's atmosphere that begins at about 50 miles (80 kilometers) above the earth's surface, extends to outer space

7.

Stratosphere

a)

the layer of the atmosphere extending from the top of the stratosphere to an altitude of about 50 miles (80 kilometers)

b)

the portion of the atmosphere which extends from the earth's surface, where all weather forms

c)

the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere where temperature changes very little

d)

the part of the earth's atmosphere that begins at about 50 miles (80 kilometers) above the earth's surface, extends to outer space

8.

Troposphere

a)

the layer of the atmosphere extending from the top of the stratosphere to an altitude of about 50 miles (80 kilometers)

b)

the portion of the atmosphere which extends from the earth's surface, where all weather forms

c)

the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere where temperature changes very little

d)

the part of the earth's atmosphere that begins at about 50 miles (80 kilometers) above the earth's surface, extends to outer space

9.

Thermosphere

a)

the layer of the atmosphere extending from the top of the stratosphere to an altitude of about 50 miles (80 kilometers)

b)

the portion of the atmosphere which extends from the earth's surface, where all weather forms

c)

the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere where temperature changes very little

d)

the part of the earth's atmosphere that begins at about 50 miles (80 kilometers) above the earth's surface, extends to outer space

10.

Cold winds that blow from the east to the west near the north pole and the south pole

a)

trade winds

b)

polar easterlies

c)

sea breeze

d)

land breeze

11.

Steady winds that flow from east to west between 30 degrees north latitude and 30 degrees south latitude.

a)

ionosphere

b)

wind

c)

jet stream

d)

trade winds

12.

Steady winds that flow from west to east between latitudes 30 degrees north and 60 degrees north, and 30 degrees south to 30 degrees and 60 degrees south

a)

polar easterlies

b)

Coriolis effect

c)

westerlies

d)

atmosphere

13.

can damage eyes ,too much exposure can cause skin damage resulting in skin cancer.

a)

ultraviolet radiation

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

condensation

14.

these compounds are harmful to the ozone layer allowing the release of chlorine atoms upon exposure to UV radiation

a)

radiation

b)

temperature inversion

c)

hydrosphere

d)

chlorofluorocarbons

15.

contains negatively and positively charged ions , has a high concentration of ozone

a)

ionosphere

b)

troposphere

c)

stability

d)

hydrosphere

16.

a convection current results and the wind blows toward the land

a)

jet stream

b)

land breeze

c)

sea breeze

d)

conduction

17.

Cooler air above the land moves over the water and rises, movement of air toward the water from the land.

a)

Coriolis effect

b)

land breeze

c)

sea breeze

d)

wind

18.

Earth's rotation causes moving air and water to appear to turn to the right north of equator and left south of equator

a)

ozone layer

b)

condensation

c)

polar easterlies

d)

Coriolis effect

19.

Energy in the form of waves or particles from the sun that warms your face

a)

ionosphere

b)

UV radiation

c)

radiation

d)

conduction

20.

Is a thin layer of air that forms a protective covering around the planet

a)

atmosphere

b)

troposphere

c)

ozone layer

d)

westerlies

21.

Is the lowest portion of Earth's atmosphere, contains 99%of its water vapor and aerosols

a)

trade winds

b)

convection

c)

hydrosphere

d)

troposphere

22.

the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas with low pressure

a)

westerlies

b)

wind

c)

trade winds

d)

polar easterlies

23.

The transfer of heat by the flow of material

a)

Coriolis effect

b)

condensation

c)

conduction

d)

convection

24.

occurs in the troposphere when temperature increases as altitude increases

a)

radiation

b)

stability

c)

temperature inversion

d)

troposphere

25.

term that describes the waters of the Earth

a)

chlorofluorocarbons

b)

sea breeze

c)

condensation

d)

hydrosphere

26.

Describes whether circulating air motions will be strong or weak

a)

stability

b)

chlorofluorocarbons

c)

jet stream

d)

Coriolis effect

27.

is a thin layer that protects the Earth from dangerous ultraviolet light

a)

westerlies

b)

atmosphere

c)

ultraviolet radiation

d)

ozone layer

28.

transfer of energy that occurs when molecules bump into each other

a)

temperature inversion

b)

conduction

c)

convection

d)

condensation

29.

water vapor changing to a liquid

a)

hydrosphere

b)

sea breeze

c)

condensation

d)

land breeze

30.

these winds are at the top of the troposphere and are a narrow band of winds that flow around the Earth from west to east

a)

atmosphere

b)

polar easterlies

c)

jet streams

d)

wind

31.

The most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere is

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Argon

d)

Helium

32.

The second most abundant gas in earths atmosphere is

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Nitrous Oxide

d)

Carbon Monoxide

33.

The third-most abundant gas is

a)

Carbon Monoxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Argon

d)

Nitrogen

34.

Carbon Dioxide is a trace gas.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Earth's atmosphere provides that animals need to breathe.

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Carbon

d)

Oxygen

36.

Earth's atmosphere filters out harmful radiation from the

a)

Air

b)

Ocean

c)

Moon

d)

Sun

37.

Which statement correctly describe the properties of air? Select three.

a)

Air has mass but no weight.

b)

Air pressure is created by the weight of the atmosphere pushing on Earth’s surface.

c)

Pressure is a measure of how tightly molecules are packed.

d)

Denser air is heavier than less dense air.

e)

Air is less dense at higher altitudes.

38.

On a warm summer day, a severe storm happens, and a tornado forms.


Which layer of the atmosphere is experiencing this storm?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

39.

During an evening hike, you see a shooting star just like the one pictured here.


In which layer of the atmosphere does this shooting star occur?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

40.

One evening, you see the northern lights, which are shown in the image.


In which layer of the atmosphere do the northern lights occur?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

41.

The has the highest temperature of any layer in Earth’s atmosphere.

a)

thermosphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

troposphere

42.

The ozone in the protects people from ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

a)

thermosphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

troposphere

43.

Both the get colder as altitude increases.

a)

thermosphere and troposphere

b)

stratosphere and mesosphere

c)

mesosphere and troposphere

44.

The is located 12 to 50 kilometers from Earth’s surface.

a)

mesosphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

ionosphere

45.

If the did not exist, Earth might be destroyed by chunks of rock from space.

a)

thermosphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

46.

The Earth system is a

a)

a large and complex system with many elements, parts, and processes.

b)

a large and complex system with 15 elements, two parts, and no processes.

c)

a large and simple system with few elements, few parts, and few processes.

d)

a large system with just a few elements and parts, but many complex processes

47.

Which group of things is part of the hydrosphere?

a)

oxygen, nitrogen, helium, and pollutants

b)

sand, hills, ash, gravel, lava

c)

rivers, steam, ice cubes, ponds, fog, rain

d)

sunflowers, coral, mice, snakes, mold, humans

48.

Which statement shows an interaction among Earth's spheres?

a)

Rain falls and waters plants, helping them to grow.

b)

An asteroid strikes the Earth, forming a huge crater.

c)

A pack of wolves hunts a herd of deer in the woods.

d)

Ice melts and flows into a stream that flows into a large lake.

49.

Most of the oxygen that animals, including people, need to breathe is given off by

a)

erupting volcanoes and tsunami wave action.

b)

meteorites and space dust that enter the atmosphere

c)

plants and certain organisms that perform photosynthesis.

d)

complex atmospheric processes that are fueled by energy from the sun.

50.

To predict weather, the elements of weather that are measured include

a)

air temperature, air pressure, wind, precipitation, and atmospheric humidity.

b)

air temperature, ground temperature, ocean temperature, and cloud temperature.

c)

air pressure, global precipitation, atmospheric humidity, and ground temperature.

d)

air temperature, tectonic pressure, rain, ocean temperature, and atmospheric humidity.

51.

Scientists model the Earth system by dividing it into what four parts?

a)

sun, land, water, living things

b)

air, water, surface, inner core

c)

air, fire, water, ice

d)

land, water, living things, air

52.

The condition of the atmosphere and its phenomena in a certain place at a specific time is called

a)

environment.

b)

Earth.

c)

ozone.

d)

weather.

53.

Which of these describes the atmosphere?

a)

A mixture of organic substances, nearly all which are visible and have odor.

b)

A mixture of many substances nearly all of which are invisible and odorless.

c)

A mixture of many visible substances from all four spheres of the Earth system.

d)

A mixture of a few inorganic substances, some of which are visible, dense, and odorless.

54.

The layers that make up the atmosphere are

a)

warm air, cold air, and ozone.

b)

the biosphere, the hydrosphere, and the geosphere.

c)

clouds, aerosols, air particles, water, vapor, and sunlight.

d)

the troposphere, the stratosphere, the mesosphere, the thermosphere, and the exosphere.

55.

Which phenomena describes weather conditions?

a)

airless and dark

b)

steep and rocky

c)

flat and still

d)

clear and windy

56.

The spheres of the Earth system are called

a)

the upper sphere and the lower sphere.

b)

the living sphere and the non-living sphere.

c)

the atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere.

d)

the inner sphere, middle sphere, outer sphere, and space sphere.

57.

Earth's spheres interact with one another and _______ shows these interactions.

a)

atmosphere

b)

humidity

c)

temperature

d)

weather

58.

ACHOO! Solids in the air make you sneeze. Which materials might cause this to happen?

a)

building materials such as gravel, brick, and wood

b)

aerosols such as soot, dust, sea salt, and pollen

c)

water vapor such as fog, mist, and steam

d)

invisible gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide

59.

Depending on altitude, the properties of the atmosphere differ in what three ways?

a)

the amount of precipitation, its density, and temperature

b)

composition, the distance between its air masses, and precipitation

c)

the distance between its meteorites, composition, and humidity

d)

composition, the distance between its particles, and temperature

60.

_____________ are forms of precipitation.

a)

Rocks and earth

b)

Air particles and aerosols

c)

Rain and snow

d)

Space satellites and weather balloons

61.

Which group of things is part of the biosphere?

a)

air, invisible gases, ash, water droplets, aerosols

b)

trees, cells, elephants, algae, mosses, lizards, sharks

c)

rocks, soil, mountains, dirt, sand, volcanoes

d)

lakes, oceans, clouds, rain, hail, sleet, snow, water vapor

62.

All changes and interactions among Earth's spheres need energy from the

a)

air masses.

b)

ocean.

c)

sun.

d)

weather.

63.

The sky can look hazy or smoky if there are enough of these in the air

a)

aerosols.

b)

comets.

c)

hot-air balloons.

d)

oxygen particles.

64.

Scientists who study the conditions and phenomena in the atmosphere are called

a)

astrologists.

b)

hydrologists.

c)

meteorologists.

d)

gastroenterologists.

65.

Which of these statements is true?

a)

Weather and climate are exactly the same.

b)

Weather is related to but different than climate.

c)

Weather lasts a long time and climate is temporary.

d)

Weather and climate have nothing to do with each other.

66.

Select all the layers of the atmosphere

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

e)

Anemometer

67.

In which layer are Meteors seen?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Troposphere

d)

Exosphere

68.

Which layer of the Atmosphere is closest to earth?

a)

Exosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Troposphere

69.

Mesosphere

a)

the layer of the atmosphere extending from the top of the stratosphere to an altitude of about 50 miles (80 kilometers)

b)

the portion of the atmosphere which extends from the earth's surface, where all weather forms

c)

the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere where temperature changes very little

d)

the part of the earth's atmosphere that begins at about 50 miles (80 kilometers) above the earth's surface, extends to outer space

70.

Stratosphere

a)

the layer of the atmosphere extending from the top of the stratosphere to an altitude of about 50 miles (80 kilometers)

b)

the portion of the atmosphere which extends from the earth's surface, where all weather forms

c)

the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere where temperature changes very little

d)

the part of the earth's atmosphere that begins at about 50 miles (80 kilometers) above the earth's surface, extends to outer space

71.

Troposphere

a)

the layer of the atmosphere extending from the top of the stratosphere to an altitude of about 50 miles (80 kilometers)

b)

the portion of the atmosphere which extends from the earth's surface, where all weather forms

c)

the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere where temperature changes very little

d)

the part of the earth's atmosphere that begins at about 50 miles (80 kilometers) above the earth's surface, extends to outer space

72.

Thermosphere

a)

the layer of the atmosphere extending from the top of the stratosphere to an altitude of about 50 miles (80 kilometers)

b)

the portion of the atmosphere which extends from the earth's surface, where all weather forms

c)

the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere where temperature changes very little

d)

the part of the earth's atmosphere that begins at about 50 miles (80 kilometers) above the earth's surface, extends to outer space

73.

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Exosphere

74.

Weather occurs in the thermosphere?

a)

True

b)

False

75.

What is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Thermosphere

76.

The _____ protects us from Earth's harmful UV rays.

a)

Ozone

b)

Troposphere

c)

Clouds

d)

Exosphere

77.

Where do satellites orbit?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

78.

What happens to air pressure the higher up in space you go?

a)

air pressure stays constant

b)

air pressure increases

c)

air pressure deceases

d)

there is no air pressure

79.

The layer of earths atmosphere with most of Earth's water vapor?

a)

Exosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Troposphere

80.

What is the correct order of layers for the atmosphere?

a)

Thermosphere

Stratosphere

Mesosphere

Troposphere

Exosphere

b)

Thermosphere

Exosphere

Troposphere

Mesosphere

Stratosphere

c)

Troposphere

Stratosphere

Mesosphere

Thermosphere

Exosphere

d)

Troposphere

Stratosphere

Exosphere

Thermosphere

Mesosphere

81.

The layer where tornadoes and hurricanes occur.

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Troposphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Exosphere

82.

Due to lack of trubulence in this layer this is where planes like to fly.

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Exosphere

83.

Air pressure is greatest

a)

at a mountain base

b)

on a mountain top

c)

in the stratosphere

d)

in the ionosphere

84.

In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer found?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

85.

This diagram represents the atmosphere's

a)

air masses

b)

global wind belts

c)

inversions

d)

particulate motion

86.

The Sun's energy

a)

is completely absorbed by the atmosphere

b)

is completely reflected by the atmosphere

c)

is in the form of latent heat

d)

is transferred to the atmosphere after warming Earth

87.

Which type of energy is emitted from Earth to the atmosphere?

a)

ultraviolet radiation

b)

visible radiation

c)

infrared radiation

d)

aurora borealis

88.

Which is narrow band of high winds located near the top of the troposphere?

a)

polar easaterly

b)

a jet stream

c)

a sea breeze

d)

a trade wind

89.

Which helps protect people, animals, plants, and buildings from the harmful effects of air pollution?

a)

primary pollutants

b)

secondary ppollutants

c)

ozone layer

d)

air quality standards

90.

This photo shows a potential source of

a)

ultraviolet radiation

b)

indoor air pollution

c)

radon

d)

smog

91.

What causes the phenomenon known as a mountain wave?

a)

radiation imbalance

b)

rising and sinking air

c)

temperature inversion

d)

greenhouse effect

92.

What phenomenon does the diagram above illustrate?

a)

radiation balance

b)

temperature inversion

c)

the Coriolis effect

d)

the greenhouse effect

93.

Which do scientist call greenhouse gases?

a)

carbon dioxide, hydrogen, nitrogen

b)

carbon dioxide, methane gas, water vapor

c)

carbon monoxide, oxygen, argon

d)

carbon monoxide, ozone, radon

94.

In which, direction does moving air appear to turn in the northern hemisphere?

a)

down

b)

up

c)

right

d)

left

95.

Which layer of the atmosphere has the widest range of temperatures?

a)

mesosphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

thermosphere

d)

troposphere

96.

Which was the main component of Earth's original atmosphere?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

nitrogen

c)

oxygen

d)

water vapor

97.

Which is the primary cause of the global wind patterns on Earth?

a)

ice cap melting

b)

uneven heating

c)

weather changing

d)

waves breaking

98.

In the diagram, which transfers thermal energy in the same way the Sun's energy is transferred to Earth?

a)

the boiling water

b)

the burner flame

c)

the hot handle

d)

the rising steam

99.

Which substance in the air of U.S. cities has decreased least since the Clean Air Act began?

a)

carbon monoxide

b)

ground-level ozone

c)

particulate matter

d)

sulfur dioxide

100.

Which is NOT true about smog?

a)

It contains nitrogen oxide

b)

It contains ozone

c)

It reduces visibility

d)

It is produced only by cars

101.

____________is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

a)

Radiation

b)

Absorption

c)

Reflection

d)

Refraction

102.

There is only 1 type of thermal energy

a)

True

b)

False

103.

Bonus***

Objects must be touching each other for conduction to occur?

a)

True

b)

False

104.

Bonus***

The direction Coriolis effect causes the air in the northern hemisphere to move is to the left

a)

True

b)

False

105.

What cloud is the highest out of all of them

a)

Cirrus

b)

Stratus

c)

Nimbus

d)

Cumulus

106.

True or False. The Exosphere reaches higher into space and is the most dense layer.

a)

True

b)

False

107.

Fill in the blank. Air temperature impacts the of lakes and streams.

a)

layer

b)

hydrosphere

c)

evaporation

d)

gases

108.

True or False????? Wind can carry seeds to new places, so more can grow.

a)

True

b)

False

109.

What type of Cloud is this ?????

a)

Nimbostratus

b)

Altocumulus

c)

Cirrus

d)

Cirrostratus

110.

What sphere comes from the Greek word " LIFE "

a)

Geosphere

b)

Biosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Hydrosphere

111.

Which layer of the earth has particles that become electrical charged ions.

a)

Exosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Ionosphere

d)

Mesosphere

112.

Which Layer of the earth do we live in?????

a)

Exosphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Troposhere

113.

Which answer has the layer of clouds in order

a)

Cirrus,Status,Nimbus,Cumulus

b)

Stratus,Nimbus,Cirrus,Cumulus

c)

Stratus,Cumulus,Cirrus,Nimbus

d)

Nimbus,Cumulus,Cirrus,Stratus

114.

What is the earths most abundant element in the earths atmosphere?????

a)

Hidrogen

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Argon

115.

(a)   is the measure of the force with which air molecules push on an area of a surface

116.

As altitude increases air temperature does what?

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

117.

List the 4 layers of the atmosphere starting with the one closest to earth.

(a)  

118.

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

stratosphere

d)

troposphere

119.

Which layer of the atmosphere is really hot?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Troposphere

120.

In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer located?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Troposphere

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