Earth's Atmosphere
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- Q1
The stratosphere contains the Earth’s ozone layer. The ozone blocks some solar radiation. Which of the following would most likely happen if the ozone layer was removed from the atmosphere?
The removal of the ozone layer would cause higher temperatures.
The removal of the ozone layer would cause the depletion of natural resources.
The removal of the ozone layer would cause a higher rate of skin cancer.
The removal of the ozone layer would cause an extinction of all life.
300s - Q2
The diagram shows how temperature changes with altitude in the atmosphere. How does layer C of the atmosphere protect Earth’s surface?
The mesosphere contains the ozone layer which helps absorb the Sun’s radiation.
The stratosphere’s thickness helps break down meteors.
The stratosphere contains the ozone layer which helps absorb the Sun’s radiation.
The mesosphere’s thickness helps break down meteors.
300s - Q3
In the diagram, how does layer A support life on Earth?
The thermosphere shields us from dangerous radiation from the sun.
The mesosphere’s thickness helps break down meteors.
The troposphere contains the gases we breathe and the water cycle we depend on.
The stratosphere contains the ozone layer which helps absorb the suns radiation.
300s - Q4
Earth’s atmosphere helps to maintain the various climates found around the world and keeps Earth from becoming extremely cold all over. How does the atmosphere help to keep Earth insulated and warm?
The atmosphere traps the heat generated by Earth’s core and helps maintain Earth’s climate.
The atmosphere helps trap heat energy from the Sun and energy radiated from Earth to maintain the climate.
The atmosphere helps spread the warmth from the water near the equator to other parts of Earth.
The atmosphere creates heat as Earth moves through space, helping to insulate Earth.
300s - Q5
What are the layers of the atmosphere starting with the Earth and going up?
Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere
Biosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere
300s - Q6
What happens to the layers of the atmosphere as we move AWAY from Earth?
The layers get colder.
The layers become less dense.
The layers get hotter.
The layers become more dense.
300s - Q7
Which layer of the atmosphere contains all weather on Earth?
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Troposphere
Stratosphere
300s - Q8
Why do meteors burn in the Mesosphere?
The gases in the Mesosphere create friction which makes them burn.
The temperature is so hot they burn up.
It is so cold they freeze.
The meteors are so small they just burn up.
300s - Q9
What is the purpose of the atmosphere?
To help protect life on Earth.
To keep us warm.
To keep us from floating away.
To help the planet stay in orbit.
300s - Q10
The atmosphere protects us from harmful radiation, meteors and provides us air to breathe.
False
True
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