Structure of the Atmosphere Quiz
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What is the characteristic feature of the stratosphere?

  • Temperature increase with height (correct)
  • Presence of water vapor
  • Temperature decrease with height
  • Presence of ions

What is the temperature range in the stratosphere?

  • -90 to -57 degrees C
  • -57 to 0 degrees C (correct)
  • -50 to -30 degrees C
  • -30 to 10 degrees C

What is the main function of the ozone in the stratosphere?

  • Maintaining average temperature
  • Producing harmful radiations
  • Reflecting radio waves
  • Absorbing ultraviolet radiation (correct)

What is the temperature range in the mesosphere?

<p>-90 to -57 degrees C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the ionosphere in the mesosphere?

<p>Reflecting radio waves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer extends from 80km to 480km?

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

What happens to the temperature in the thermosphere?

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

Why are ultraviolet rays harmful to living organisms?

<p>They damage DNA and cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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