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100

Where we live. 

Troposphere 

100

There are three gases that make up most of our air. What are two of them? 

Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon. 

100

The troposphere reaches what temperature at its highest altitude? 

-51 C or -60 F 

100

The height of something above sea level is known as what? 

Altitude 

100

What is the name of one of Mr. Micheal's dogs? Name all three for a bonus. 

Colt, Lani, Strider. 

200

The layer with the lowest air pressure.

Exosphere 


200

The earth is surrounded by a relatively thin layer of gasses known as the what? 

Atmosphere 

200

As a rocket ship ascends into the stratosphere the temperature will begin to rise. But does it ever get warm?  

No. Bonus question. What is the warmest temperature in the stratosphere? 

200

List the 5 layers of the atmosphere from memory. No peeking!!! Bonus if you list them in the correct order. 

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

200

What is Mr. Micheal's favorite soda? 

Coca-Cola 

300

The hottest layer. 

Thermosphere 

300

Nearly all _______________ ______________ can be found in the troposphere. A hint is available if you get this question wrong. 

Water Vapor 

300

As a rocket ship enters the mesosphere what will the temperature begin to do? 

Fall
300

What layer has the highest air pressure? 

Troposphere 

300

What was your favorite part of yesterday's field trip?

 

I don't know. You tell me. 

400

Where meteors burn up.

Mesosphere 

400

As you ascend in altitude within the troposphere does the temperature get hotter or colder? 

Colder 

400

True or False: Even though the exosphere is the hottest layer of the atmosphere you would actually feel cold if you were there.  

True. 

Bonus: Tell me why this statement is true. 

400

Why does the troposphere have the highest air pressure. 

Air molecules are closer together near the earths surface. 
400

True or False: You watched the State of the Union and got extra credit from Mr. Walter. 

Double points if you did. 

500

This layer contains the Ozone Layer. 

Stratosphere 

500

This portion of the atmosphere is responsible for protecting us from harmful UV radiation. 

Ozone Layer 

500

The exosphere is the area where the most what are currently orbiting the earth.

Man-made satellites.  

500
Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world above sea level. if you climbed Mt Everest, how would you expect the temperature, air pressure, and oxygen lever to change during your climb? 

All would decrease 

500

What is the name of Mr. Micheal's favorite super hero? 

Captain America