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Earth's Atmosphere Quiz

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Earth's Atmosphere Quiz

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🌍 Part 1: Earth's Atmosphere

1. Earth's atmosphere is made up of _______ that surrounds our planet.

water

gases

rocks

2. Which gas makes up most of Earth's atmosphere?

oxygen

nitrogen

carbon dioxide

3. The layer of atmosphere closest to Earth is called the _____________.

Word bank: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere

4. Check all the things the atmosphere does for Earth:

protects us from harmful sun rays

keeps Earth warm

makes gravity stronger

helps us breathe

5. Air pressure is _______ at higher altitudes (heights).

higher

lower

the same

6. Complete the sentence: The ozone layer protects Earth by _____________.

☀️ Part 2: Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere

7. Energy from the Sun travels to Earth through ____________.

radiation

conduction

convection

8. When air gets heated, it becomes _______ and rises up.

heavier

lighter

colder

9. The greenhouse effect happens when gases in the atmosphere _______ heat from Earth.

trap

destroy

create

10. Check the ways heat energy moves in the atmosphere:

convection (moving air)

conduction (touching)

radiation (energy waves)

magnetism

11. Wind is created when air moves from _______ pressure areas to _______ pressure areas.

high, low OR low, high

12. Explain how the Sun's energy causes weather patterns on Earth. Use these words: heating, air movement, convection

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