Glencoe Science Level Red

Chapter 12: The Atmosphere in Motion

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Which one of the following is NOT a function of the atmosphere?
A)It provides necessary gases to support life.
B)It protects living things from X-ray radiation.
C)It absorbs and distributes warmth.
D)It keeps us from floating into space.
2
Air exerts pressure because it has __________.
A)height
B)space
C)size
D)weight
3
Nitrogen and oxygen make up __________ percent of the atmosphere.
A)99
B)84
C)50
D)11
4
Which atmospheric gas is critical to weather formation?
A)water vapor
B)carbon dioxide
C)nitrogen
D)oxygen
5
Dust particles in the atmosphere are examples of __________.
A)aerosols
B)gases
C)vapors
D)ions
6
Which layer of the atmosphere contains nearly all clouds and weather?
A)thermosphere
B)ionosphere
C)troposphere
D)stratosphere
7
Ozone found in the stratosphere is important because it absorbs __________ from the Sun.
A)ultraviolet radiation
B)X-ray radiation
C)sunlight
D)ions
8
AM radio waves are reflected by the __________.
A)ionosphere
B)troposphere
C)stratosphere
D)exosphere
9
Water vapor enters the atmosphere through the process of __________.
A)absorption
B)reflection
C)evaporation
D)condensation
10
The process of __________ results in water droplets returning to Earth.
A)evaporation
B)condensation
C)conduction
D)absorption
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