Layers of Earths Atmosphere

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7the Grade Science
Tamika Odum
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Pregunta 1

Pregunta
All of the following statements are true of the ionosphere EXCEPT:
Respuesta
  • It is the second most dense layer of Earth’s atmosphere.
  • It is located in the lower thermosphere and the upper mesosphere.
  • It contains many ions (electrically charged particles).
  • The auroras occur in this layer of Earth’s atmosphere.

Pregunta 2

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Which statement best explains why the air temperature increases in the stratosphere?
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  • The gases in this layer are greenhouse gases.
  • The gases in this layer don’t absorb solar radiation.
  • The gases in this layer reflect solar radiation back into space.
  • The ozone in this layer absorbs ultraviolet radiation.

Pregunta 3

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As one moves from the bottom to the top of the troposphere the temperature __.
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  • Stays the same
  • Increases
  • Decreases

Pregunta 4

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The Ozone layer is located in the layer labeled as __.
Respuesta
  • 3

Pregunta 5

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Identify layer 3
Respuesta
  • Stratosphere

Pregunta 6

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An electrically charged particle.
Respuesta
  • Temperature
  • Insulator
  • Ion
  • Conduction

Pregunta 7

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A measure of the average energy of particles in motion
Respuesta
  • Temperature
  • Heat
  • Insulator
  • Conduction

Pregunta 8

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What is the most abundant gas in the air we breathe?
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  • Oxygen
  • Ozone
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Nitrogen

Pregunta 9

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Earth’s atmosphere is divided into four main layers based on __.
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  • Temperature changes
  • Pressure changes
  • Density changes
  • Altitude

Pregunta 10

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The transfer of energy in the form of light (i.e. electromagnetic waves).
Respuesta
  • Radiation
  • Convection
  • Temperature
  • Catalyst
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