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- 1. Multiple ChoiceColdest layer, meteors burn up in this layertropospherestratospheremesospherethermosphere
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAs you go higher in the troposphere, the temperature _______________.decreasesincreasesstays the samegets very hot
- 3. Multiple Choice
This is the layer where most airplanes fly.TroposphereStratosphereMesosphereThermosphere - 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to the density (thickness)/ air pressure of the air as you increase in altitude?density increasesdensity decreasesdensity stays the samedensity disappears
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe atmosphere keeps the Earth...Warm enough for lifeToo Cold for LifeSpinningOrbiting the sun
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhere we live.stratospherethermospheretropospheremesosphere
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhere weather occurs.stratospherethermospheretropospheremesosphere
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhere you will find the ozone layer.stratospherethermosphereexospheremesosphere
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe hottest layer.tropospherethermosphereexospheremesosphere
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhere satellites orbit.tropospherethermosphereexospheremesosphere
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhere you will find Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)troposphereionsophereexospheremesosphere
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the function of the ozone layer?to allow UV rays to get to Earthto block UV rays from getting to EarthTo keep oxygen into allow meteors to get to Earth
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe most common gas in the atmosphere (78%).NitrogenOxygenCarbon DioxideTrace gases
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich layer is the outermost layer?tropospherethermosphereexospheremesosphere
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAs altitude increases, what happens to air pressure?increasesremains constantdecreasesstays the same
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe higher you go, the air becomes.......More denseLess dense
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is our atmosphere made of?All nitrogenAll oxygenA mix of gasesWater and air
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a description of the Troposphere?It is the closest layer to the EarthIt is where weather occuresThe ozone is found hereIt is the layer we live in
- 19. Multiple ChoiceElement that forms ozonenitrogenoxygenhydrogencarbon
- 20. Multiple ChoicePlace energy comes from and ultimately creates weather on Earththe Earth's corevolcanoesgeothermal ventsthe Sun
- 21. Multiple ChoiceEarth's atmosphere is held down byradiationgravitymagnetismconduction
- 22. Multiple ChoiceLayer of Earth's atmosphere where 75% of the water vapor and carbon dioxide are foundthermospheremesospherestratospheretroposphere
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThis layer has very high temperatures (hottest layer), but doesn't feel hot- because it has the lowest air pressuretropospherestratospheremesospherethermosphere
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhy is air pressure greatest at the Earth's surface?because of the pressure of oxygenbecause of gravity pulls gas molecules toward the surfacebecause of the weight of ice crystalsbecause of pollution
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe layers of the atmosphere are separated according to this change.AltitudeElevationTemperatureDistance from the sun
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which layer is the farthest from Earth and can still be affected by Earth´s gravity.
Exosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Ionosphere
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which is true about the Mesosphere?
Home to the northern lights
Lowest layer of the atmosphere
Second layer of the atmosphere
Burns up most asteroids before they reach Earth
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of CONVECTIONWhen heat transfers through waves.When heat transfers from objects that are touching.a hot liquid or air that expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.Heat traveling from the sun
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of CONDUCTION?When heat is transferred from objects like rays of light or electromagnetically.a hot liquid or air that expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.When heat transfers from objects that are touching.When heat transfers through the heater or AC in your house.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of heat transfer happens when the sun is heating your body?ConductionRadiationConvectionDensity
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of convection?A hair dryer is drying up your hair.When the AC or heater changes the temperature.When a car engine turns hot after being turned on.When you are making soup and the water is rising and lowering.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat heat transfer happens when you burn your hand by touching a fire?RadiationConductionConvectioI don't know!!!!!!!!!!!
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWarm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.conductionconvectionradiationInsolation
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWalking on the warm sand sand with your bare feet demonstrates this type of heat transfer.conductionconvectionradiation
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWarm air is __________ dense than cold air and rises creating convection currents.moreless
- 36. Multiple ChoiceA huge rock at the state park gets so hot during the day because ofconductionconvectionradiation
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