Layers Of Atmosphere Test Quiz!
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- 1.Which of the following would be the most abundant atmospheric component?
- A.
Oxygen
- B.
Carbon dioxide
- C.
Nitrogen
- D.
Argon
- 2.When scientists issue an alert about harmful levels of high ozone, what level of the atmosphere are they concerned about?
- A.
Troposphere
- B.
Stratosphere
- C.
Mesosphere
- D.
Thermosphere
- 3.Which of the following statements would be FALSE?
- A.
The Earth's atmosphere has changed naturally over time
- B.
The Earth's atmosphere does not change
- C.
Human activities have caused significant changes in the Earth's atmosphere
- D.
Living things must adapt to changes within the Earth's atmosphere
- 4.Scientists from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) are concerned about air quality. Which substance that is found to be present in the atmosphere, would provide evidence of poor air quality?
- A.
Argon
- B.
Oxygen
- C.
Nitrogen
- D.
CFC's
- 5.Why does the troposphere experience 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
- 6.Which of the following is the only list representing natural components of the atmosphere?
- A.
Dust, argon, smog
- B.
Pollen, oxygen, carbon dioxide
- C.
Pollen, sulfuric acid, smog
- D.
Dust, oxygen, sulfuric acids
- 7.What is the relationship between altitude and air density within the Earth's atmosphere?
- A.
As altitude increases, air density decreases
- B.
As altitude increases, air density increases
- C.
As altitude increases, air density remains the same
- D.
There is no relationship between altitude and air density with the Earth's atmosphere
- 8.Which layer of the atmosphere is best described by the following: a layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs, has the highest air pressure and density?
- A.
Troposphere
- B.
Stratosphere
- C.
Mesophere
- D.
Exosphere
- 9.Which layer of the atmosphere fits the description below: sits on the edge of space, lowest air pressure and density
- A.
Troposphere
- B.
Meosphere
- C.
Thermosphere
- D.
Exosphere
- 10.Why does the troposphere experience 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
- 11.What's the name of the lower atmosphere that contains the greenhouse gases?
- A.
Mesosphere
- B.
Troposphere
- C.
Exosphere
- D.
Atmosphere
- 12.What do greenhouse gases do in our atmosphere?
- A.
These gases absorb the sun heat & emits radiant energy
- B.
These gases keep all the air within the Earth
- C.
Increases the Earth's temperature
- D.
It makes the Earth cooler
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