Layers of Earth's Atmosphere Quiz
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In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere does the temperature increase with altitude?

  • Troposphere
  • Mesosphere
  • Exosphere
  • Stratosphere (correct)

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is almost free of clouds and weather patterns?

  • Mesosphere
  • Exosphere
  • Troposphere
  • Stratosphere (correct)

Where do most commercial airplanes (jet powered aircraft) fly to avoid turbulences?

  • Thermosphere
  • Exosphere
  • Stratosphere (correct)
  • Mesosphere

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere experiences the coldest temperatures at the top, around -90°C?

<p>Mesosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains hydrogen, helium, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide that can escape into space due to weak gravity?

<p>Exosphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do most satellites orbiting the Earth occur?

<p>Thermosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

<p>Troposphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere do most aviation activities take place?

<p>Troposphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere has the lowest temperature?

<p>Exosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere does the greenhouse effect warm the Earth's surface?

<p>Troposphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains clouds, water vapor, and dust?

<p>Troposphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the density and pressure of the Earth's atmosphere decrease with increasing altitudes?

<p>Troposphere (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main metallic composition of the layer denser than the mantle?

<p>Iron and nickel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the Earth is 2200km thick and is in a liquid state?

<p>Outer core (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanical property of the lithosphere?

<p>Brittle and rigid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Alfred Wegener's Continental Drift Theory, what observation supported the idea that continents were once together?

<p>The coast of West African and eastern South America fit together (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientific theory explains that the lithosphere is made up of tectonic plates gliding over the asthenosphere?

<p>Plate tectonics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many large slabs of solid rock divide the lithosphere according to Plate Tectonics?

<p>7 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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