Atmosphere Quiz

Earth Science

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Troposphere

What is the primary effect of ozone in the Stratosphere?

Ozone absorbs UV light and protects from harmful solar radiation.

At which layer of the atmosphere do meteor showers occur?

Mesosphere

What significant phenomenon occurs in the Thermosphere due to ion and gas interactions?

Northern Lights (auroras)

What are the two main gases in the Troposphere?

Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%)

What is the primary method of energy transfer through direct contact?

Conduction

Which gas is responsible for the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels during winter?

Decreased photosynthesis due to dormant plants.

What happens to the temperature and density of the Troposphere with increasing altitude?

Both temperature and density decrease.

What can be found in 1% of the Troposphere?

Argon and Carbon Dioxide.

Name three Trace Gases found in the atmosphere.

Helium, Neon, and Hydrogen.

What happens to water vapor levels as altitude increases?

There is more water vapor at the surface and less as altitude increases.

What is temperature drop per kilometer in the Troposphere?

Temperature drops about 7 degrees Celsius for every 1 kilometer.

Which layer of the atmosphere is above the Tropopause and is known for its clear conditions, formation of ozone, and warming up as it ascends?

Stratosphere.

What is the upper part of the Thermosphere with ions as a result of sunspots and ion and gas interactions that make Auroras, also known as?

Ionosphere.

What happens to temperature as you ascend in the Stratosphere?

Temperature warms as altitude increases.