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Characteristics of the Atmosphere

Quiz by Terry Esquinance

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9 questions
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  • Q1
    A mixture of gasses surrounding a planet is
    atmosphere
    breathable air
    hemisphere
    oxygen
    30s
  • Q2
    The most common atmospheric gas is
    argon
    oxygen
    carbon dioxide
    nitrogen
    30s
  • Q3
    Gas molecules in the atmosphere are pulled to the Earth by
    gravity
    surface area
    air pressure
    the moon
    30s
  • Q4
    The coldest layer of the atmosphere is
    thermosphere
    mesosphere
    stratosphere
    mesosphere
    30s
  • Q5
    What percentage of the sun's energy that reaches the Earth is absorbed by the Earth?
    15%
    100%
    50%
    5%
    30s
  • Q6
    The transfer of energy as heat through a material is
    radiation
    convection
    radiation
    thermal energy
    30s
  • Q7
    Phytoplankton and plants produce the atmosphere"s
    water
    oxygen
    carbon dioxide
    argon
    30s
  • Q8
    Electrically charged particles are called
    spark
    ions
    blast
    eons
    30s
  • Q9
    Most water in the atmosphere is in
    sweet tea
    ice
    water vapor
    rain
    30s

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