11.1 Earth And The Atmosphere

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This quiz will determine how well you know the atmosphere around you!

Questions and Answers

1.

11.The air we breathe is made of 78% ___.
- A.
  
  Argon
- B.
  
  Nitrogen
- C.
  
  Oxygen
- D.
  
  Neon
- E.
  
  Carbon dioxide
2.

Which layer contains the coldest temperatures known to man?
- A.
  
  Stratosphere
- B.
  
  Ionosphere
- C.
  
  Exosphere
- D.
  
  Mesosphere
- E.
  
  Troposphere
3.

Which is a characteristic of the troposphere?
- A.
  
  It is the hottest layer of the atmosphere.
- B.
  
  It is the coldest layer of the atmophere.
- C.
  
  It contain the fewest number of air molecules.
- D.
  
  It contains the greatest number of air molecules.
4.

Which layer of the atmosphere is the deepest?
- A.
  
  Exosphere
- B.
  
  Stratosphere
- C.
  
  Mesosphere
- D.
  
  Ionosphere
5.

___ is a gas present in the atmosphere that is constantly changing based on weather conditions and location.
- A.
  
  Carbon dioxide
- B.
  
  Oxygen
- C.
  
  Methane
- D.
  
  Water vapor

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