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Atmosphere Composition and Structure Pre-Lab Quiz

Quiz by Austin Becker

Grade 6-8
Science
Next Generation Science Standards

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  • Q1
    What are the three most abundant gases in Earth's current atmosphere?
    Nitrogen, oxygen, and argon
    Methane, oxygen, and carbon dioxide
    Oxygen, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen
    Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor
    60s
    MS-ESS2-2
  • Q2
    In which layer of the atmosphere do weather processes occur?
    Mesosphere
    Troposphere
    Stratosphere
    60s
    MS-ESS2-6
  • Q3
    Does the atmosphere have uniform layers? (i.e. does it have a constant thickness, or does its thickness change?)
    No; the layers of the atmosphere are not uniform and are based on temperature.
    No, the layers of the atmosphere get thinner as you move away from the surface. That is why the air is thinner at higher altitudes.
    No; if the ozone layer can be broken down, there must be holes in the atmosphere, so it cannot be uniform.
    Yes: the atmosphere can be approximated from the horizon up to the clouds. Anything beyond that is considered space.
    60s
    MS-ESS2-6
  • Q4
    How do the properties of different layers of the atmosphere change with increasing distance from the Earth's surface? (i.e. as one moves from Earth's surface towards space)
    The atmosphere becomes less dense, temperature changes at various levels of the atmosphere. and composition of each layer changes.
    Each layer of the atmosphere has a distinct composition and temperature remains constant.
    The temperature decreases consistently as one travels from Earth's surface towards space.
    The least dense gases are located closer to Earth, and the more dense gases are closer to space.
    60s
    MS-ESS2-2
  • Q5
    Has the composition of the Earth's atmosphere changed over time? What evidence can you use to support your statement?
    No; life could not have existed on early Earth without the presence of oxygen, and fossils have been found roughly 3.3 Ga (billion years ago).
    Yes; multiple phases of atmospheric composition have been recorded in the geologic and ice core records throughout Earth's history.
    No; human emissions are keeping the atmospheric composition constant.
    Yes; the atmosphere has changed over time, but only through biological processes or interventions.
    60s
    MS-ESS2-4

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