Sunlight does not reach the Earth's surface equally and causes uneven heating of the Earth's surface and wind formation. Which answer explains why uneven heating of Earth's surface produces wind? (1 point)
Responses
It causes condensation in the atmosphere.
It causes condensation in the atmosphere.
It causes pressure differences in the atmosphere.
It causes pressure differences in the atmosphere.
It causes cooler air to rise, creating a partial vacuum near Earth's surface.
It causes cooler air to rise, creating a partial vacuum near Earth's surface.
It causes differences in the level of water vapor in the atmosphere.
It causes differences in the level of water vapor in the atmosphere.
It causes pressure differences in the atmosphere.
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Select the sequence of layers of the atmosphere from innermost to outermost that is correct. (1 point)
Responses
mesosphere-stratosphere-thermosphere-troposphere
mesosphere-stratosphere-thermosphere-troposphere
thermosphere-mesosphere-stratosphere-troposphere
thermosphere-mesosphere-stratosphere-troposphere
troposphere-stratosphere-mesosphere-thermosphere
troposphere-stratosphere-mesosphere-thermosphere
stratosphere-thermosphere-troposphere-mesosphere
troposphere-stratosphere-mesosphere-thermosphere
How does the Sun affect the movement of Earth's winds?(1 point)
Responses
It warms Earth's surface unevenly, causing air temperature and pressure changes.
It warms Earth's surface unevenly, causing air temperature and pressure changes.
It creates solar flares, which energize the winds around Earth's equator and cause them to increase in speed.
It creates solar flares, which energize the winds around Earth's equator and cause them to increase in speed.
It has an uneven gravitational pull on Earth's atmosphere, causing changes in pressure and direction.
It has an uneven gravitational pull on Earth's atmosphere, causing changes in pressure and direction.
It creates solar winds, which push air into Earth's atmosphere and result in currents.
It creates solar winds, which push air into Earth's atmosphere and result in currents.
It warms Earth's surface unevenly, causing air temperature and pressure changes.
The diagram shows the layers of the atmosphere and the temperature according to altitude.
In which two layers of the atmosphere does temperature decrease as altitude increases?(1 point)
Responses
the troposphere and the mesosphere
the troposphere and the mesosphere
the mesosphere and the stratosphere
the mesosphere and the stratosphere
the stratosphere and the thermosphere
the stratosphere and the thermosphere
the thermosphere and the troposphere
the thermosphere and the troposphere
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the troposphere and the mesosphere
What would most likely happen if Earth did not have an atmosphere?(1 point)
Responses
Humans and animals would not survive because they would not have oxygen to breathe, and plants would not survive without the carbon dioxide provided by humans and animals.
Humans and animals would not survive because they would not have oxygen to breathe, and plants would not survive without the carbon dioxide provided by humans and animals.
Humans and animals could thrive with abundant oxygen for breathing, while plants would do well as the carbon dioxide level rises.
Humans and animals could thrive with abundant oxygen for breathing, while plants would do well as the carbon dioxide level rises.
Humans and animals would survive because the oxygen level would remain the same, but plants might struggle because the level of carbon dioxide would decrease.
Humans and animals would survive because the oxygen level would remain the same, but plants might struggle because the level of carbon dioxide would decrease.
Humans and animals might not survive due to increased oxygen levels, but plants could survive as the carbon dioxide level remains constant.
Humans and animals would not survive because they would not have oxygen to breathe, and plants would not survive without the carbon dioxide provided by humans and animals.
Look at the diagram. Ozone is found in the troposphere, labeled in yellow, and the stratosphere, labeled in pink, which is closest to Earth.
Which statement correctly compares the ozone found in the troposphere to the ozone found in the stratosphere?
(1 point)
Responses
Ozone found in the troposphere filters out harmful ultraviolet radiation, while ozone In the stratosphere is considered to be a pollutant with negative health effects.
Ozone found in the troposphere filters out harmful ultraviolet radiation, while ozone In the stratosphere is considered to be a pollutant with negative health effects.
Ozone in the troposphere is considered to be a pollutant with negative health effects; however, ozone found in the stratosphere filters out harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Ozone in the troposphere is considered to be a pollutant with negative health effects; however, ozone found in the stratosphere filters out harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Ozone in both the troposphere and the stratosphere filters out harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Ozone in both the troposphere and the stratosphere filters out harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Ozone found in both the troposphere and the stratosphere is considered to be a pollutant with negative health effects.
Ozone found in both the troposphere and the stratosphere is considered to be a pollutant with negative health effects.
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