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NCSCOS 7.E.1.1 Atmosphere

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Grade 7
Science
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

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  • Q1
    This circle graph shows the percentages of different gases in Earth’s atmosphere. Which gas is represented by Gas #2?
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    hydrogen
    oxygen
    nitrogen
    carbon dioxide
    30s
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  • Q2
    In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere do meteors burn up?
    mesosphere
    troposphere
    stratosphere
    thermosphere
    30s
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  • Q3
    What instrument should be used to monitor atmospheric pressure changes as a weather system approaches?
    barometer
    anemometer
    thermometer
    psychrometer
    30s
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  • Q4
    How does carbon dioxide add to global warming?
    Carbon dioxide stores solar energy in chemical bonds.
    Carbon dioxide keeps heat in the atmosphere from escaping into space.
    Carbon dioxide efficiently turns sunlight into heat.
    Carbon dioxide transmits more sunlight.
    30s
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  • Q5
    Which trait is common in gases that contribute to Earth’s greenhouse effect?
    the ability to trap heat
    the ability to bond with multiple other elements
    a tendency to exist as diatomic molecules
    a tendency to lose electrons
    30s
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  • Q6
    The table indicates the percentages of some gases in the atmosphere of Mars. Which gas present in the atmosphere of Mars is the primary gas found in the atmosphere of Earth?
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    methane
    argon
    carbon dioxide
    nitrogen
    30s
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  • Q7
    The temperature of the stratosphere increases with altitude because it has
    ozone.
    water vapor.
    nitrogen.
    carbon monoxide.
    30s
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  • Q8
    Troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere with the
    coldest temperature.
    highest altitude.
    greatest density.
    most ozone.
    30s
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  • Q9
    When a plane flies, it travels through air that contains gases, liquids, and solids. This area is BEST described as the
    biosphere.
    lithosphere.
    hydrosphere.
    atmosphere.
    30s
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  • Q10
    A weather balloon is about 2 meters wide when it is near the ground. It grows to about 6 meters wide at higher altitudes. Which change MOST likely makes the balloon become wider at higher altitudes?
    More gases enter the balloon.
    The gas inside the balloon gets much hotter.
    The air pressure surrounding the balloon decreases.
    Sunlight breaks down the material of the balloon.
    30s
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