WorksheetsAtmosphere (Weather Part 1)
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 41mins
The atmosphere is divided into five layers. Which layer constitutes most of the total mass of the atmosphere?
the mesosphere
the stratosphere
the thermosphere
the troposphere
Ginny enjoys mountain climbing. Today, she is climbing Mt. Sheridan, which is the tallest mountain she’s ever climbed. When Ginny makes it to the top of the mountain, she notices that it is more difficult to catch her breath. At higher elevations, why is it harder for Ginny to breathe?
At higher altitudes, the air is very cold.
At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.
At higher altitudes, the air contains more nitrogen.
At higher altitudes, the air contains more carbon dioxide.
This gas makes up a majority of our atmosphere.
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Argon
Hydrogen
Which greenhouse gas is responsible for trapping the greatest amount of heat?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Ozone
As altitude goes up, air pressure goes_________.
Stays the same
Goes up
Goes Down
Gets hotter
All cells in your body need _____to create
energy
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Argron
Hydrogen
Our atmosphere does each of the following except.
Help regulate rain fall
Provides safety from the sun’s harmful rays
Destroys a lot of space debris
Helps maintain the right temperature for life.
Meteoroids burn up in this layer of the atmosphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Troposphere
Thermosphere
The layer of the atmosphere closes to the ground.
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Troposphere
Thermosphere
The process where the Earth’s atmosphere absorbs and gives off infrared radiation from the sun.
Ozone
Greenhouse
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Ozone is found in this layer of the atmosphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Troposphere
Thermosphere
This gas absorbs most solar radiation.
Ozone
Greenhouse
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Where are the northern lights, or the auroras, located?
ionosphere (part of the thermosphere)
troposphere
mesosphere
exosphere
The mixture of gases and particles that surrounds a planet, held by gravity is called what?
greenhouse effect
hydrosphere
atmosphere
The picture farthest to the left represents molecules in warmer temperatures because
the molecules are the most densely packed
it does not demonstrate warm temperatures
the molecules are moving rapidly and are spread out
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the least number of gas molecules (least dense)?
stratosphere
mesosphere
exosphere
What is the definition of CONDUCTION?
When heat is transferred by electromagnetic rays of light.
A hot liquid or air that expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.
When heat transfers by objects that are physically touching.
When heat transfers by the fluid movement of a liquid or a gas.
What is the definition of RADIATION
Hot liquid or air that expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.
When heat is transferred by electromagnetic rays of light.
When heat transfers by objects that are physically touching.
When heat transfers by the fluid movement of a liquid or a gas.
Which of the following is an example of convection?
A hair straightener straightening your hair.
When a spoon becomes hot in a bowl of soup.
When a car engine turns hot after being turned on.
When you are making soup and the water is rising and lowering inside the pot.
What heat transfer happens when you burn your hand by touching a hot pan?
Radiation
Conduction
Convectio
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What is the term for the weight of air molecules pushing down on Earth?
gravity
wind
air pressure
oxygen
Cool air molecules move ...
quickly
slowly
Cool air molecules take up
more space.
less space.
Warm air molecules move
faster
slower
Warm air molecules take up...
less space
more space
As the temperature rises, air pressure...
increases
decreases
What tool is used to measure air pressure?
thermometer
anemometer
wind vane
barometer
Which layer of the atmosphere contains clouds and weather? (click to enlarge picture)
Therosphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Troposphere
