Atmosphere

Question 1

What is the primary component of Earth’s atmosphere?

Answer 1

Nitrogen

Question 2

True or False: The atmosphere is composed of 78% oxygen.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs is called the ______.

Answer 3

Troposphere

Question 4

What gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Answer 4

Carbon dioxide

Question 5

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Answer 5

Stratosphere

Question 6

True or False: The exosphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What is the boundary between the atmosphere and outer space called?

Answer 7

Kármán line

Question 8

What is the main function of the ozone layer?

Answer 8

To absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation

Question 9

Multiple Choice: Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth’s surface? A) Stratosphere B) Mesosphere C) Troposphere D) Thermosphere

Answer 9

C) Troposphere

Question 10

What phenomenon is caused by the Earth’s rotation and affects wind patterns?

Answer 10

Coriolis effect

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The ______ layer of the atmosphere is characterized by decreasing temperatures with altitude.

Answer 11

Mesosphere

Question 12

What is the term for the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids?

Answer 12

Convection

Question 13

True or False: The thermosphere is the layer where most commercial airplanes fly.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What is the term for the vertical movement of air in the atmosphere?

Answer 14

Atmospheric convection

Question 15

What are the two main types of atmospheric pressure systems?

Answer 15

High pressure and low pressure

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which gas is the second most abundant in the atmosphere? A) Argon B) Oxygen C) Carbon Dioxide D) Neon

Answer 16

B) Oxygen

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The ______ is a measure of the weight of the atmosphere above a given point.

Answer 17

Atmospheric pressure

Question 18

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for its high temperatures and low density?

Answer 18

Thermosphere

Question 19

What is the primary cause of the seasons on Earth?

Answer 19

The tilt of Earth’s axis

Question 20

True or False: Weather and climate are the same thing.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the process by which water vapor in the atmosphere turns into liquid water?

Answer 21

Condensation

Question 22

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure areas?

Answer 22

Wind

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The ______ effect refers to the warming of the Earth due to trapped greenhouse gases.

Answer 23

Greenhouse

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which layer is known for containing the ionosphere? A) Troposphere B) Stratosphere C) Mesosphere D) Thermosphere

Answer 24

D) Thermosphere

Question 25

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's atmosphere?

Answer 25

The Sun

Question 26

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

Answer 26

Front