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Layers of Earth's Atmosphere Quiz
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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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do most satellites orbiting the Earth occur?

    <p>Thermosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Troposphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Troposphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exosphere</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Troposphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Troposphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the main mechanical property of the lithosphere?

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

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

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

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