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Importance of the Atmosphere Guided Notes – Teacher Edition

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Dallas and Gage are discussing why the Earth has a more constant temperature than Mercury. Why do you think the Earth has a more constant temperature than Mercury?

a)

Earth has an atmosphere which holds in warmth. This keeps the temperature fairly constant, even when it is night. In comparison to Mercury, our change in temperature is very small.

b)

Earth is closer to the Sun, so it receives more heat and stays warmer.

c)

Earth rotates much faster than Mercury, which keeps its temperature constant.

d)

Earth has a thicker crust, which prevents temperature changes.

2.

Horizon and Abby are discussing planets, and Horizon asks Abby: What is the temperature on the side of Mercury facing the sun?

a)

100°F

b)

450°F

c)

-180°C

d)

48%

3.

Abby and Hudson are discussing planets, and Abby asks, "What is the temperature on the side of Mercury away from the sun?" What is the correct answer?

a)

450°F

b)

23%

c)

-180°C

d)

29%

4.

While Easton and Tessa were discussing how life is possible on Earth, they realized that the atmosphere helps keep the ________ just right for organisms to live on Earth.

a)

temperature

b)

pressure

c)

gravity

d)

humidity

5.

Tessa, Hannah, and Gage are discussing how the atmosphere helps keep Earth's temperature fairly even. They learn that the atmosphere: • Reflects ___% of solar radiation back into space, • Absorbs ___%, and • Allows ___% to reach Earth's surface. (Fill in the blanks)

a)

Reflecting 29%, Absorbing 23%, Allowing 48%

b)

Reflecting 40%, Absorbing 30%, Allowing 30%

c)

Reflecting 50%, Absorbing 20%, Allowing 30%

d)

Reflecting 10%, Absorbing 40%, Allowing 50%

6.

During a science project, Makenna and Malcom learned that the atmosphere is the reason Earth has ________ and ________.

a)

weather, climate

b)

oceans, rivers

c)

mountains, valleys

d)

deserts, forests

7.

During a science class, Abby and Jered are discussing where weather happens. Abby asks, "Weather occurs in the ________."

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

exosphere

8.

Horizon and Abby are discussing the difference between weather and climate. What is the correct explanation?

a)

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

b)

Weather and climate are exactly the same.

c)

Climate refers to daily changes, while weather refers to yearly averages.

d)

Weather is about temperature only, while climate is about rainfall only.

9.

Makenna and Easton are looking at a calm lake. They notice that they can see their faces on the surface of the water. The phenomenon shown in this picture is:

a)

Reflection of light

b)

Evaporation

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Magnetism

10.

During science class, Tessa and Kaleb learned about hurricanes. A hurricane is an example of:

a)

weather

b)

climate

c)

season

d)

ecosystem

11.

During a science class discussion, Easton and Makenna noticed that gases in the atmosphere are part of each ________ cycle.

a)

biogeochemical

b)

hydrological

c)

photosynthetic

d)

nutrient

12.

During a science experiment, Makenna and Axel observed that water vapor forms clouds in the sky. Water vapor is used in the ________ cycle.

a)

water

b)

carbon

c)

nitrogen

d)

oxygen

13.

During a science project, Dallas and Kaleb learned that carbon dioxide is used in the ________ cycle.

a)

carbon

b)

nitrogen

c)

water

d)

oxygen

14.

During a science class, Tessa and Kaleb are learning about different cycles in nature. They discover that nitrogen is used in the ________ cycle.

a)

nitrogen

b)

carbon

c)

water

d)

oxygen

15.

Dallas and Abby are talking to each other outside. Earth’s atmosphere provides a medium for ________ to travel so they can hear each other.

a)

sound waves

b)

light waves

c)

water waves

16.

When Carsyn and Abby talk to each other across a room, the sound waves that travel from one to the other are ________ or compression waves.

a)

longitudinal

b)

transverse

c)

circular

17.

During a science class, Abby and Easton wondered what protects Earth from dangers in space. What does the atmosphere protect Earth from?

a)

Meteors

b)

Earthquakes

c)

Volcanoes

d)

Floods

18.

Peyton and Makenna are watching a meteor shower and wonder what happens to meteors when they enter the mesosphere. What happens?

a)

They freeze

b)

They burn up

c)

They bounce back

d)

They turn into rain

19.

While on a field trip, Tessa and Peyton learned that the atmosphere protects organisms on Earth from harmful solar radiation called _______.

a)

UV radiation

b)

Infrared radiation

c)

Visible light

d)

Gamma rays

20.

During a science class, Hannah and Kaleb are discussing which layer of the atmosphere protects us by absorbing UV radiation. Which layer are they talking about?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Ozone layer

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

21.

During a science class, Hudson and Kaleb are discussing where the ozone layer is found in Earth's atmosphere. The ozone layer is located in the _______.

a)

stratosphere

b)

troposphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

exosphere

22.

Dallas and Abby are learning about ozone in their science class. How many oxygen atoms are bonded together to form ozone (O3)?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

23.

During a science experiment, Malcom and Abby observe that UV radiation, which is high energy, strikes an oxygen _______ (O2).

a)

molecule

b)

atom

c)

ion

d)

crystal

24.

During a science class, Malcom and Abby learned that the ozone layer in the stratosphere shields Earth from harmful _______ radiation. What type of radiation are they talking about?

a)

ultraviolet

b)

infrared

c)

microwave

d)

radio

25.

While playing outside, Carsyn and Hannah learned that UV radiation coming from the _______ is harmful to DNA in our cells.

a)

sun

b)

moon

c)

earth

d)

stars

26.

During a science class discussion, Makenna and Easton learned that without the ozone layer, there would be higher rates of ______, cataracts, and immune problems.

a)

cancer

b)

diabetes

c)

asthma

d)

arthritis