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Earth's Atmosphere Quiz
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Earth's Atmosphere Quiz
🌍 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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