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Earth's Atmosphere

Total questions: 144

Worksheet time: 2hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which gas in our atmosphere is most abundant?
a)
Argon
b)
Oxygen
c)
Nitrogen
d)
Carbon Dioxide
2.
Temperature in the stratosphere warms as altitude increases.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Temperature decreases as altitude increases in the Thermosphere.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
What percentage of our atmosphere is made up of other gases such as argon, water vapor, and carbon dioxide?
a)
1%
b)
21%
c)
78%
d)
90%
5.
What is the percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?
a)
1%
b)
21%
c)
78%
d)
90%
6.
What is the percentage of nitrogen in Earth's atmosphere?
a)
1%
b)
21%
c)
78%
d)
90%
7.
In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?
a)
Mesosphere
b)
Thermosphere
c)
Stratosphere
d)
Troposphere
8.
What causes the temperature to increase in the stratosphere?
a)
Nitrogen
b)
Ozone
c)
Water Vapor
d)
carbon dioxide
9.
What is the lowest main layer of Earth's atmosphere?
a)
Thermosphere
b)
Troposphere
c)
Stratosphere
d)
Mesosphere
10.
What is the outer most main layer of Earth's atmosphere?
a)
Thermosphere
b)
Troposphere
c)
Stratosphere
d)
Mesosphere
11.
What is the second lowest main layer of Earth's atmosphere?
a)
Thermosphere
b)
Troposphere
c)
Stratosphere
d)
Mesosphere
12.
The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in _________.
a)
altitude
b)
density
c)
composition
d)
temperature
13.
What are the 2 most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere?
a)
carbon dioxide and oxygen
b)
carbon dioxide and nitrogen
c)
nitrogen and oxygen
d)
nitrogen and hydrogen 
14.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the atmosphere is important?
a)
It is made of many layers.
b)
It provides gases living things need.
c)
It provides warm temperatures.
d)
It protects us from UV rays and meteors.
15.
Which of the following is the correct order of the atmosphere layers from Earth to space?
a)
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
b)
troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, stratosphere
c)
thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere
d)
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere
16.
Where you will find the ozone layer.
a)
stratosphere
b)
thermosphere
c)
exosphere
d)
mesosphere
17.
As you go higher in the troposphere, the temperature _______________.
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
stays the same
d)
gets very hot
18.
Which layer of the atmosphere do most satellites orbit the Earth?
a)
Stratosphere
b)
Mesosphere
c)
Exosphere
d)
Ionosphere
19.
A mixture of gases and particles that surround a planet, held by gravity is called the-
a)
greenhouse effect
b)
atmosphere
c)
jet stream
d)
blanket
20.
Which layer protects the earth from meteors?
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Thermosphere
21.

In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere does weather occur?

a)

mesosphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

thermosphere

d)

troposphere

22.

Some jet airplanes fly in a layer of the atmosphere where temperature generally (mostly) increases with altitude. What is this layer of the atmosphere?

a)

mesosphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

thermosphere

d)

troposphere

23.

Which graph BEST illustrates (shows) the relationship of altitude and temperature in the lowest layer of the atmosphere of Earth?

a)
b)
c)
d)
24.

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.

25.

In which layer of the atmosphere does MOST of Earth’s weather occur (take place)?

a)

the exosphere, which is the outermost layer

b)

the troposphere, which is the lowest layer

c)

the thermosphere, which has the highest temperature

d)

the stratosphere, which contains a sub-layer of ozone

26.
What is the most common gas in the atmosphere?
a)
nitrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
water vapor
d)
carbon dioxide
27.
Oxygen makes up approximately ____% of the gases in the atmosphere.
a)
20
b)
40
c)
60
d)
80
28.
What is the correct order of earth's atmospheric layers from bottom to top?
a)
Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.
b)
Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.
c)
Stratosphere, Troposphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere.
d)
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.
29.
The layers of Earth's atmosphere are determined by changes in _________.
a)
temperature
b)
density
c)
pressure
d)
color
30.
Which layer of the atmosphere has the highest density of gas molecules and highest atmospheric pressure?
a)
troposphere
b)
mesosphere
c)
stratosphere
d)
thermosphere
31.
Directly above the troposphere is the _________.
a)
stratosphere
b)
mesosphere
c)
exosphere
d)
thermosphere
32.
Within the stratosphere is the ozone layer. What does the ozone layer do?
a)
It protects us from meteors
b)
It protects us from violent solar flares
c)
It protects us from ultra violet radiation
d)
It helps us breathe
33.
In which two layers does temperature decrease with altitude?
a)
mesosphere and troposphere
b)
troposphere and stratosphere
c)
stratosphere and thermosphere
d)
thermosphere and exosphere
34.
Directly above the stratosphere is the _________.
a)
mesosphere
b)
troposphere
c)
thermosphere
d)
exosphere
35.
What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?
a)
Mesophere
b)
Thermosphere
c)
Stratosphere
d)
Troposphere
36.
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to space?
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Exosphere
d)
Thermosphere
37.
Which layer of the atmosphere has the greatest air pressure?
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Exosphere
38.

As you travel up into the mountains, you notice discomfort in your ears. This is due to

a)

the low pressure in your ears.

b)

the low pressure at the bottom of the mountain.

c)

the low pressure in the mountains.

d)

the high pressure in the mountains.

39.

This instrument measures relative humidity.

a)

anemometer

b)

barometer

c)

hygrometer

d)

sling psychrometer

40.

This instrument is used to measure wind speed.

a)

anemometer

b)

barometer

c)

hygrometer

d)

sling psychrometer

41.

This tool is used to measure air pressure.

a)

anemometer

b)

barometer

c)

hygrometer

d)

sling psychrometer

42.

This tool is used to measure air temperature.

a)

anemometer

b)

hygrometer

c)

thermometer

d)

wind vane

43.

What is the atmosphere?

a)

It is another name for outer space.

b)

Layer of gases that surround the Earth

c)

The name of a trendy restaurant

d)

The first layer of the Earth's crust

44.

Which of the following best describes the Earth's atmosphere?

a)

A big blanket absorbing the Sun's heat.

b)

A thin towel that does very little to protect the Earth.

c)

A large cloud that generates the Earth's electromagnetic field.

d)

An empty space.

45.

What is the ozone layer?

a)

The layer of the Earth below the crust

b)

The layer of the atmosphere that we breathe

c)

A portion of the Earth's atmosphere that protects the Earth from radiation

d)

All of the above

46.

What two elements make up the majority of the Earth's atmosphere?

a)

Oxygen and hydrogen

b)

Hydrogen and nitrogen

c)

Carbon and oxygen

d)

Nitrogen and oxygen

47.

What layer of the Earth's atmosphere is where most meteors burn up upon entry?

a)

Exosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Stratosphere

48.

What layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the outermost layer and where the atmosphere is the thinnest?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Troposphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Exosphere

49.

What layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the layer next to the Earth?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Ionosphere

d)

Mesosphere

50.

What layer of the Earth's atmosphere is heated by the Sun hitting the ozone layer?

a)

Exosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Troposphere

d)

Stratosphere

51.

What layer of the Earth's atmosphere has a very thin atmosphere, but can also become very hot?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Ionosphere

52.

In what layer of the Earth's atmosphere do satellites orbit?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Exosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Mesosphere

53.

Air circulates in Earth’s atmosphere. What is the fundamental cause of air circulation in Earth’s atmosphere?

a)

Earth's gravity

b)

Energy from the sun

c)

ocean waves

54.

Air rushes from areas of ___pressure to ____pressure

a)

high to low

b)

low to high

c)

up and down

d)

left and right

55.

If the Earth did not rotate, air would rush in two big convection cell between the poles and the equator.

a)

true

b)

false

56.

Due to the Coriolis Effect, the wind curves as the Earth spins, creating many convection cells called wind belts.

a)

true

b)

false

57.

As warm air rises, it creates _____pressure

a)

high

b)

low

c)

equal

58.

Warm, rising air is _______dense than cold air.

a)

less

b)

more

c)

equal

59.

Cold air has ___Pressure

a)

low

b)

high

c)

equal

60.

Winds near the equator are usually calm and weak because it is an area of low pressure with warm temperatures

a)

true

b)

false

61.

Why does the atmosphere exert pressure on Earth?

a)

result of climate change

b)

the pull of Earth's gravity on air molecules

c)

the rotation of the Earth

62.

Name the breeze

a)

sea

b)

land

c)

space

63.

Name the breeze

a)

sea

b)

land

c)

space

d)

tropical

64.

The movement of matter based on different densities is known as

a)

revolution

b)

rotation

c)

convection cells

65.

What gas makes up 21% of Earth's Atmosphere?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Ozone

d)

None of the Above

66.

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Exosphere

67.

The layer where most meteorites vaporize?

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Troposphere

d)

Mesosphere

68.

The most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere is what?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Troposphere

d)

Helium

69.

The Northen Lights that we see come from which layer?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Exosphere

c)

Thermosphere

d)

Mesosphere

70.

Temperature DECREASES as you INCREASE with altitude in the stratosphere?

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Weather occurs in the thermosphere?

a)

True

b)

False

72.

How high above Earth's surface does the stratosphere go?

a)

50 km

b)

10 km

c)

100 km

d)

32 km

73.

What is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Thermosphere

74.

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

a)

Ozone

b)

Troposphere

c)

Clouds

d)

Exosphere

75.

Where do satellites orbit?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

76.

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

77.

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

a)

Exosphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Troposphere

78.

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

79.

Water vapor is one of the two main gases found in

Earth's atmosphere

a)

True

b)

False

80.

The layer where tornadoes and hurricanes occur.

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Troposphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Exosphere

81.

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

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Exosphere

82.
In which two layers does temperature decrease with altitude?
a)
mesosphere and troposphere
b)
troposphere and stratosphere
c)
stratosphere and thermosphere
d)
thermosphere and exosphere
83.

Atmospheric greenhouse gases help heat the atmosphere by

a)

increasing the amount of solar radiation reaching Earth.

b)

storing energy produced by human activity.

c)

absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.

d)

increasing the average density of air.

84.

Why does the troposphere experience (have) the greatest amount of atmospheric pressure compared to the other atmospheric layers?

a)

It produces the ozone layer.

b)

It has the highest temperatures.

c)

It contains a high concentration of gas particles.

d)

It is the region in which weather occurs.

85.

What form is the sun's energy that reaches us through space?

a)

electric

b)

magnetic

c)

magnetoelectric

d)

electromagnetic

86.

The form of radiation that is similar to heat is

a)

infrared

b)

visible light

c)

ultraviolet

d)

radio waves

87.

The form of radiation that can cause skin damage and eye damage is

a)

infrared

b)

visible light

c)

ultraviolet

d)

radio waves

88.

The form of radiation that can be seen on earth is

a)

infrared

b)

visible light

c)

ultraviolet

d)

radio waves

89.

Which two forms of energy of the sun make up most of the radiation reaching the Earth?

a)

infrared and ultraviolet

b)

visible light and infrared

c)

visible light and ultraviolet

d)

visible light and microwaves

90.

Why are the top three layers of the atmosphere important for life on Earth?

a)

They cool down the sun's radiation.

b)

They reflect all of the sun's radiation.

c)

They absorb most of the sun's radiation.

d)

They convert the sun's radiation to power.

91.

Which three layers absorb most of the sun's radiation?

a)

troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere

b)

thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere

c)

thermosphere, stratosphere, troposphere

92.

Which layer of the atmosphere receives the least, or lowest amount, of the sun's radiation?

a)

thermosphere

b)

mesosphere

c)

stratosphere

d)

troposphere

93.

How much of the sun's radiation is absorbed by the ground and water at Earth's surface?

a)

About 51%

b)

100%

c)

About 20%

d)

About 4%

94.

Which statement about Earth's energy budget is correct?

a)

Energy absorbed by the earth = heat re-emitted by the earth

b)

Incoming radiation from the sun = heat re-emitted by the earth

c)

Energy reflected off clouds = heat re-emitted by the earth

95.

How are the atmosphere and a greenhouse the same?

a)

They both are cooler inside than outside.

b)

They both are made out of glass.

c)

They both trap heat inside them.

d)

They are imaginary ideas to explain Earth Science.

96.

What is causing the greenhouse effect to increase?

a)

Too little greenhouse gases are making the earth colder.

b)

Too much of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are making the earth colder.

c)

Too much of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are making the earth warmer.

d)

There is no such thing as a greenhouse made out of gases.

97.

As the earth's temperatures increase, the size of the polar ice caps will

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

both increase and decrease

98.

As the earth's temperatures increase, the height of sea level will

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

both increase and decrease

99.

A sandwich being grilled (cooked) on a frying pan on a stove is an example of

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

thermification

100.

Warm water rising in the ocean, then being replaced by cold water from below it is an example of

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

thermification

101.

Energy from the sun or fire is an example of

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

thermification

102.

How does conduction occur at the earth's surface?

a)

Radiation reaches the earth from the sun.

b)

The ground warms up and transfers heat to the air it is in direct contact with.

c)

Warm air rises, then cool air replaces it, and the cycle occurs over and over.

103.

What is the beginning of heat transfers occurring at the earth's surface?

a)

Radiation reaches the earth from the sun.

b)

The ground warms up and transfers heat to the air it is in direct contact with.

c)

Warm air rises, then cool air replaces it, and the cycle occurs over and over.

104.

How do convection currents form in the atmosphere?

a)

Radiation reaches the earth from the sun.

b)

The ground warms up and transfers heat to the air it is in direct contact with.

c)

Warm air rises, then cool air replaces it, and the cycle occurs over and over.

105.

Identify the most common gases found in Earth's atmosphere.

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

argon

c)

oxygen

d)

nitrogen

106.

Identify the gas within Earth's atmosphere that is classified as greenhouse gas.

a)

nitrogen

b)

oxygen

c)

argon

d)

carbon dioxide

107.

Explain how does the ozone layer helps life on Earth?

a)

Produces oxygen for atmosphere.

b)

Protects Earth from meteors.

c)

Absorbs damaging radiation from the sun.

d)

Reflects most of the sun's radiation to keep Earth cool.

108.

Identify the atmospheric layer that contains the ozone.

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

109.

Recall the layer where the greatest atmospheric pressure occurs.

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

exosphere

d)

mesosphere

110.

What happens to the air pressure around a person, when they climb a mountain?

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stays the same

d)

decrease and then increase

111.

Why does all weather occur in troposphere?

a)

temperatures are warmer within the layer

b)

ozone protects layer from radiation

c)

largest, most stable layer

d)

water vapor condenses and precipitates before it can escape the layer

112.

Identify the layer of atmosphere that is an extension from thermosphere.

a)

troposphere

b)

mesosphere

c)

exosphere

d)

ionosphere

113.

Which sequences option shows order of increasing atmospheric pressure?

a)

troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

b)

exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere

c)

exosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere

d)

troposphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, exosphere

114.

Identify the warmest layer of atmosphere, which is warmer than layer below it.

a)

mesosphere

b)

troposphere

c)

exosphere

d)

thermosphere

115.

Recall which atmospheric layer is cold, expect in the upper area near the ozone.

a)

thermosphere

b)

mesosphere

c)

exosphere

d)

stratosphere

116.

Refer to the diagram to the right, which layer should contain the weather system?

a)

exosphere

b)

troposphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

stratosphere

117.

Looking at the diagram, the physics book represents the lowest layer of atmosphere, which of the following statements is true?

a)

Ozone layer is contained in the layer represented by literature book.

b)

Layer closest to outer space is represented by the mathematics book.

c)

All weather occurs within layer represented by history textbook.

d)

The warmest layer is represented by the biology book.

118.

Meteors burn within this atmospheric layer.

a)

thermosphere

b)

mesosphere

c)

exosphere

d)

troposphere

119.

Identify the correct sequence from lowest altitude to highest.

a)

mesosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

b)

troposphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, exosphere

c)

troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

d)

stratosphere, troposphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, exosphere

120.

Looking at the graph, which part of the atmosphere is the air pressure the highest.

a)

thermosphere and exosphere

b)

troposphere and stratosphere

c)

mesosphere and thermosphere

d)

troposphere and mesosphere

121.

Identify the coldest layer.

a)

mesosphere

b)

exosphere

c)

thermosphere

d)

stratosphere

122.

Satellites orbit within this layer of the atmosphere.

a)

mesosphere

b)

thermosphere

c)

exosphere

d)

troposphere

123.

This layer is an extension of thermosphere.

a)

mesosphere

b)

exosphere

c)

ionosphere

d)

stratosphere

124.

"Northern Lights" or aurora borealis are seen within this layer.

a)

exosphere

b)

mesosphere

c)

troposphere

d)

ionosphere

125.

Why does the troposphere experience (have) the greatest amount of atmospheric pressure compared to the other atmospheric layers?

a)

It produces the ozone layer.

b)

It has the highest temperatures.

c)

It contains a high concentration of gas particles.

d)

It is the region in which weather occurs.

126.

Which of these statements BEST describes (explains) temperature as elevation in the atmosphere increases?

a)

Temperature remains constant with elevation in the thermosphere.

b)

Temperature remains constant with elevation in the mesosphere.

c)

Temperature generally decreases with elevation in the stratosphere.

d)

Temperature generally decreases with elevation in the troposphere.

127.

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.

128.

Which graph BEST illustrates (shows) the change in density in the lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere as altitude increases?

a)
b)
c)
d)
129.

In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere does weather occur?

a)

mesosphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

thermosphere

d)

troposphere

130.

An atmospheric layer of a specific (exact) gas provides (gives) shielding (protection) from harmful ultraviolet light from the Sun, allowing life to thrive (live) on Earth. What gas makes up this layer?

a)

H2O

b)

CO2

c)

N2

d)

O3

131.

Atmospheric greenhouse gases help heat the atmosphere by

a)

increasing the amount of solar radiation reaching Earth.

b)

storing energy produced by human activity.

c)

absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.

d)

increasing the average density of air.

132.

Which of these gases, on average, has the lowest volume in the atmosphere of Earth?

a)

oxygen

b)

nitrogen

c)

water vapor

d)

carbon dioxide

133.

The table indicates (shows) the percentages (amount) of some gases in the atmosphere of Mars. Which gas in the atmosphere of Mars is the primary (main) gas found in the atmosphere of Earth?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

nitrogen

c)

argon

d)

methane

134.

What gas makes up 21% of Earth's Atmosphere?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Ozone

d)

None of the Above

135.

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Exosphere

136.

The most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere is what?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Troposphere

d)

Helium

137.

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

a)

Ozone

b)

Troposphere

c)

Clouds

d)

Exosphere

138.

Where do satellites orbit?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

139.

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

140.

Identify the gas within Earth's atmosphere that is classified as greenhouse gas.

a)

nitrogen

b)

oxygen

c)

argon

d)

carbon dioxide

141.

Recall the layer where the greatest atmospheric pressure occurs.

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

exosphere

d)

mesosphere

142.

Why does all weather occur in troposphere?

a)

temperatures are warmer within the layer

b)

ozone protects layer from radiation

c)

largest, most stable layer

d)

water vapor condenses and precipitates before it can escape the layer

143.

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

144.
In which two layers does temperature decrease with altitude?
a)
mesosphere and troposphere
b)
troposphere and stratosphere
c)
stratosphere and thermosphere
d)
thermosphere and exosphere