Drag and drop to describe Normal Conditions, El Nino, and La Nina.

Upwelling on South American coastline

Warm, wet conditions in Australia & Indonesia

Sea level higher in eastern Pacific Ocean

Warm water on South American coastline

No/weaker upwelling on South American coastline

Why are hydrogen and helium commonly found in the exosphere?

They are lighter than other gasses

They move more quickly than other gasses

They have little attraction to other elements

They are attracted to each other

Answer the following statements is NOT true about deforested areas?

They have lower amounts of surface water runoff.

They have more extreme day and night temperatures.

They have higher amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

How did oceans first impact the early atmosphere?

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was decreased

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was increased

Oxygen in the atmosphere was increased

Oxygen in the atmosphere was decreased

Which of the following are effects that global warming may have on the earth. (Select all that apply.)

decreased ability for carbon dioxide to dissolve in the ocean

How do humans impact the carbon cycle?

Humans increase carbon dioxide levels through fossil fuel combustion, deforestation, and industrial activities.

Humans only impact the carbon cycle through agriculture.

Humans have no effect on the carbon cycle.

Humans reduce carbon dioxide levels by planting trees.

Explain why the greenhouse effect is essential to life on earth & how humans have affected this?

The greenhouse effect is essential for maintaining Earth's temperature and supporting life, but human activities have intensified it, causing global warming.

The greenhouse effect cools the Earth and prevents life from thriving.

Human activities have no impact on the greenhouse effect or climate change.

The greenhouse effect is solely caused by volcanic eruptions and natural disasters.

What is the difference between a carbon sink and a carbon reservoir?

A carbon sink absorbs more carbon than it releases, while a carbon reservoir stores carbon for a long period of time.

A carbon sink is only found in forests.

A carbon reservoir absorbs more carbon than it releases.

A carbon sink is a type of carbon reservoir.

How do humans impact nitrogen and phosphorus cycles?

Humans impact nitrogen and phosphorus cycles through agricultural practices, fertilizer use, and pollution, leading to nutrient runoff and eutrophication.

Humans enhance nitrogen and phosphorus cycles by reducing fertilizer use.

Humans have no effect on nitrogen and phosphorus cycles.

Humans only impact the carbon cycle, not nitrogen or phosphorus.

What is a likely consequence of deforestation on this river’s water quality?

Increased sedimentation and pollution in the river.

Enhanced recreational activities along the river.

Increased fish populations in the river.

Improved water clarity and quality.

What is the overall impact of deforestation in the Amazon?

Leads to significant environmental degradation and climate change.

Deforestation leads to an increase in wildlife populations.

It primarily benefits local economies by increasing agricultural land.

Deforestation in the Amazon has no significant impact on the environment.

Why is there a significant focus on regulating CO2 emissions compared to other greenhouse gases?

CO2 is the most prevalent greenhouse gas from human activities and has a significant impact on climate change.

Regulating CO2 is not necessary for climate change mitigation.

Other gases are more prevalent in human activities.

CO2 is less harmful than other greenhouse gases.

What role doe oceans play in the context of global warming?

Oceans act as carbon sinks and heat reservoirs, influencing climate and weather patterns while also being affected by global warming.

Oceans only affect marine life and not global temperatures.

Oceans release more carbon dioxide than they absorb.

Oceans have no impact on climate or weather patterns.

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MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the 3 main gases in the atmosphere with their percentages.

78%

Nitrogen

0.9%

Argon

Not a main gas in atmosphere

Oxygen

21%

Carbon dioxide

REORDER QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Arrange the layers of the atmosphere in order from closest (1) to farthest (5).

Troposphere

Stratosphere

Mesosphere

Exosphere

Thermosphere

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In which layer of the atmosphere would you find each of the following? Match them.

mesosphere

A high amount of helium and hydrogen?

exosphere

Weather?

thermosphere

The Aurora Borealis?

troposphere

Satellites?

exosphere

Meteors being burned up?

REORDER QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Arrange the 3 major events that scientists believe led to the formation of our current atmosphere from first (1) to last (3)?.

condensation of water vapor into oceans

algae and plants photosynthesizing to form oxygen

dissolving of carbon dioxide into oceans

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the weather conditions for low pressure & high pressure systems.

stormy weather

Low pressure is associated with ...

clear conditions

Low pressure causes ...

precipitation and clouds

High pressure causes ...

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What season is this in the Northern Hemisphere?
(a)

Winter

Summer

Spring

Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What season is this in the Southern Hemisphere?
(a)

Summer

Spring

Fall

Winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Unit 5 Atmosphere Test Review-2025

Match the 3 main gases in the atmosphere with their percentages.

Arrange the layers of the atmosphere in order from closest (1) to farthest (5).

In which layer of the atmosphere would you find each of the following? Match them.

Arrange the 3 major events that scientists believe led to the formation of our current atmosphere from first (1) to last (3)?.

Match the weather conditions for low pressure & high pressure systems.

What season is this in the Northern Hemisphere?
(a)

What season is this in the Southern Hemisphere?
(a)

Drag and drop to describe Normal Conditions, El Nino, and La Nina.

Label the circulation patterns marked on the diagram.

A location that releases more of a nutrient than it takes in is called a (a) .

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Unit 5 Atmosphere Test Review-2025

Match the 3 main gases in the atmosphere with their percentages.

Arrange the layers of the atmosphere in order from closest (1) to farthest (5).

In which layer of the atmosphere would you find each of the following? Match them.

Arrange the 3 major events that scientists believe led to the formation of our current atmosphere from first (1) to last (3)?.

Match the weather conditions for low pressure & high pressure systems.

What season is this in the Northern Hemisphere? (a)

What season is this in the Southern Hemisphere? ​ (a)

Drag and drop to describe Normal Conditions, El Nino, and La Nina.

Label the circulation patterns marked on the diagram.

A location that releases more of a nutrient than it takes in is called a (a) .

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What season is this in the Northern Hemisphere?
(a)

What season is this in the Southern Hemisphere?
(a)