Question 1

This layer of the atmosphere contains most of the atmospheric water vapor and particulates.
A) stratopause
B) mesosphere
C) troposphere
D) thermosphere
E) stratosphere

Accepted Answer

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere, which starts at the Earth's surface and extends up to approximately 10-15 kilometers. It contains about 75% of the total atmospheric mass and almost all the atmospheric water vapor, clouds, and particulates. The temperature in the troposphere decreases with altitude, at a rate of about 6.5°C per kilometer. This layer is where most of the weather phenomena occur, and it is where we live and breathe.

Question 2

What are the four layers of the atmosphere.
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________

Accepted Answer

Thermosphere,Mesosphere,Stratosphere,Troposphere

Question 3

Select all of the following statements that are true about the mesosphere.
A) This is the coldest atmospheric layer.
B) Solar radiation reduces gas molecules to ions in this layer.
C) Most meteors burn up in this layer.
D) It contains very little water vapor and impurities, which makes it the perfect medium to fly jet aircraft through.
E) It is immediately above the mesopause.

Accepted Answer

A,B,C

Question 4

Fill in the name of each atmospheric boundary in the boxes on the diagram.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the name of each atmospheric...

Question 5

This layer of the atmosphere is the perfect medium through which to fly jet aircraft because it contains very little water vapor and impurities.
A) stratopause
B) mesosphere
C) troposphere
D) thermosphere
E) stratosphere

Accepted Answer

The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. This layer contains very little water vapor and impurities, making it the ideal layer for jet aircraft to fly through.

Question 6

.The ________ is the lowest layer of the atmosphere.
A) stratopause
B) mesosphere
C) troposphere
D) thermosphere
E) stratosphere

Accepted Answer

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere, extending from the surface of the Earth up to about 7-20 kilometers depending on location. This is where weather occurs and where most of the Earth's air mass is contained.

Question 7

The concentration of ozone in this part of the atmosphere is about 10 parts per million by volume.
A) stratopause
B) mesosphere
C) troposphere
D) thermosphere
E) stratosphere

Accepted Answer

The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer, which is responsible for absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The concentration of ozone in this layer is about 10 parts per million by volume.

Question 8

Select all of the layers where the temperature of the atmosphere decreases as you increase your altitude.
A) stratosphere
B) thermosphere
C) mesosphere
D) biosphere
E) troposphere

Accepted Answer

In the mesosphere (C), temperature decreases with altitude due to the decreasing solar heating and the lack of UV radiation absorption. In the troposphere (E), which is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, temperature decreases with altitude because the atmosphere is heated from below by the Earth's surface.

Question 9

This layer of the atmosphere contains the vast majority of non-marine living organisms.
A) stratopause
B) mesosphere
C) troposphere
D) thermosphere
E) stratosphere

Accepted Answer

The troposphere is the layer closest to the Earth's surface, extending up to about 7-20 km (depending on location) and containing most of the Earth's weather. It is also where the vast majority of non-marine living organisms, including humans, reside. The other layers of the atmosphere (stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and stratopause) are not suitable habitats for life as we know it.

Question 10

Select all of the following statements that are true about the troposphere.
A) Most active weather on Earth occurs here.
B) The ozone layer can be found here.
C) This is the layer where commercial jet liners routinely travel.
D) This is the region where humans live.
E) Its name is derived from the Greek word for "turning" or "mixing."

Accepted Answer

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, and it is where most of the weather on Earth occurs. The ozone layer is also found in the troposphere, and it is responsible for protecting the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Commercial jet liners routinely travel in the troposphere, and it is the region where humans live. The name "troposphere" is derived from the Greek word for "turning" or "mixing," which refers to the fact that the air in this layer is constantly moving and mixing.

Question 11

This layer of the atmosphere has an environmental lapse rate of (on average)6.4°C per 1000 m.
A) stratopause
B) mesosphere
C) troposphere
D) thermosphere
E) stratosphere

Accepted Answer

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere and has an environmental lapse rate of (on average) 6.4°C per 1000 m. This means that temperature decreases as altitude increases within the troposphere. The other layers of the atmosphere have different environmental lapse rates.

Question 12

Place each layer name in the correct zone on the diagram.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

This layer of the atmosphere lies immediately above the tropopause.
A) stratopause
B) mesosphere
C) troposphere
D) thermosphere
E) stratosphere

Accepted Answer

The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the tropopause and extends to about 50 km above the Earth's surface. It is characterized by the presence of the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Question 14

Select all of the following statements that are true about the stratosphere.
A) It ranges in altitude from 12 km to 50 km.
B) This is where the ozone layer can be found.
C) Most active weather occurs here.
D) It ranges in altitude from 50 km to 80 km.
E) Commercial jet liners routinely travel here.

Accepted Answer

A) The stratosphere indeed ranges in altitude from approximately 12 km to 50 km above the Earth's surface. B) The ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters the solar ultraviolet radiation, is located in the stratosphere. E) Commercial jet liners often cruise in the lower stratosphere to avoid the turbulence of the troposphere below.

Question 15

The concentration of ozone in this part of the atmosphere is 0.04 parts per million by volume.
A) stratopause
B) mesosphere
C) troposphere
D) thermosphere
E) stratosphere

Accepted Answer

The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where ozone concentration is typically around 0.04 parts per million by volume.

Question 16

The temperature at this transition layer is -5°C (-23°F).
A) stratopause
B) mesopause
C) thermopause
D) tropopause
E) lithopause

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

This layer of the atmosphere is generally warmed by longwave radiation emitted from the Earth as part of the global energy balance.
A) stratopause
B) mesosphere
C) troposphere
D) thermosphere
E) stratosphere

Accepted Answer

The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere and is directly warmed by longwave radiation emitted from the Earth, playing a crucial role in the global energy balance.

Question 18

The temperature at this transition layer is -57°C (-70°F).
A) stratopause
B) mesopause
C) thermopause
D) tropopause
E) lithopause

Accepted Answer

The tropopause is the transition layer between the troposphere and the stratosphere, where the temperature stabilizes at approximately -57°C (-70°F).

Question 19

The name of this layer of the atmosphere is derived from a Greek word meaning turning or mixing.
A) stratopause
B) mesosphere
C) troposphere
D) thermosphere
E) stratosphere

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) troposphere. The name "troposphere" is derived from the Greek word "tropos," meaning turning or mixing, which refers to the turbulent, mixing nature of this lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.

Question 20

The term air temperature refers to the
A) amount of sensible heat in a portion of the atmosphere.
B) amount of latent heat in a portion of the atmosphere.
C) amount of sensible heat in a portion of the atmosphere only above the surface.
D) kinetic energy of a portion of the atmosphere at a uniform height above the surface, usually midway into the troposphere.
E) amount of counter radiation in a portion of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 5: Global Temperature Patterns

This layer of the atmosphere contains most of the atmospheric water vapor and particulates.

What are the four layers of the atmosphere. _________ _ _ _________

Select all of the following statements that are true about the mesosphere.

Fill in the name of each atmospheric boundary in the boxes on the diagram.

This layer of the atmosphere is the perfect medium through which to fly jet aircraft because it contains very little water vapor and impurities.

.The ________ is the lowest layer of the atmosphere.

The concentration of ozone in this part of the atmosphere is about 10 parts per million by volume.

Select all of the layers where the temperature of the atmosphere decreases as you increase your altitude.

This layer of the atmosphere contains the vast majority of non-marine living organisms.

Select all of the following statements that are true about the troposphere.

This layer of the atmosphere has an environmental lapse rate of (on average) 6.4°C per 1000 m.

Place each layer name in the correct zone on the diagram.

This layer of the atmosphere lies immediately above the tropopause.

Select all of the following statements that are true about the stratosphere.

The concentration of ozone in this part of the atmosphere is 0.04 parts per million by volume.

The temperature at this transition layer is -5°C (-23°F) .

This layer of the atmosphere is generally warmed by longwave radiation emitted from the Earth as part of the global energy balance.

The temperature at this transition layer is -57°C (-70°F) .

The name of this layer of the atmosphere is derived from a Greek word meaning turning or mixing.

The term air temperature refers to the

Quiz 5: Global Temperature Patterns

This layer of the atmosphere contains most of the atmospheric water vapor and particulates.

What are the four layers of the atmosphere. ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

Select all of the following statements that are true about the mesosphere.

Fill in the name of each atmospheric boundary in the boxes on the diagram.

This layer of the atmosphere is the perfect medium through which to fly jet aircraft because it contains very little water vapor and impurities.

.The ________ is the lowest layer of the atmosphere.

The concentration of ozone in this part of the atmosphere is about 10 parts per million by volume.

Select all of the layers where the temperature of the atmosphere decreases as you increase your altitude.

This layer of the atmosphere contains the vast majority of non-marine living organisms.

Select all of the following statements that are true about the troposphere.

This layer of the atmosphere has an environmental lapse rate of (on average) 6.4°C per 1000 m.

Place each layer name in the correct zone on the diagram.

This layer of the atmosphere lies immediately above the tropopause.

Select all of the following statements that are true about the stratosphere.

The concentration of ozone in this part of the atmosphere is 0.04 parts per million by volume.

The temperature at this transition layer is -5°C (-23°F) .

This layer of the atmosphere is generally warmed by longwave radiation emitted from the Earth as part of the global energy balance.

The temperature at this transition layer is -57°C (-70°F) .

The name of this layer of the atmosphere is derived from a Greek word meaning turning or mixing.

The term air temperature refers to the

What are the four layers of the atmosphere. _________ _ _ _________