Atmosphere & Greenhouse Gases

This set of MCQs helps students to learn about atmosphere & greenhouse gas which is a gas that absorbs and emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared range, causing the greenhouse effect and can cause climate change by trapping heat, and they also contribute to respiratory disease from smog and air pollution.

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At what concentration (in ppm), is nitrogen present in the atmosphere?

780,840 390,420 78,084 900,000

In the lower layers of atmosphere, what range of wavelengths of light is predominant?

Less than 100 nm Greater than 300 nm Between 100-300 nm All wavelengths are equally present

What does the ratio of the mass of water vapour to mass of air indicate?

Absolute humidity Specific humidity Relative humidity Approximate humidity

What is the region of mild and irregular wind in the equatorial region known as?

Trade winds Westerlies Doldrums Easterlies

“Roaring forties” is the term used to describe which of the following winds?

East-to-west air winds in the southern hemisphere West-to east air winds in the northern hemisphere East-to-west air winds in the northern hemisphere West-to-east air winds in the southern hemisphere

The temperature decreases with altitude in the stratosphere layer.

True False

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for aurora formation?

Ozone layer Stratosphere Exosphere Ionosphere

Which of the following mentioned layers is NOT a homosphere?

Exosphere Troposphere Ionosphere Mesosphere

Turbopause is highest layer of the homosphere.

True False

The planetary boundary layer belongs to which of the following atmospheric layers?

Exosphere Ionosphere Stratosphere None of the mentioned

What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?

101325 Pa 14.696 psi 760 Torr All of the mentioned

By international convention, which line marks the outermost boundary of the Earth’s atmosphere?

Space line Boundary line Karman line Astronaut line

How much of the sun’s radiation energy is absorbed by the greenhouse gases to warm the planet?

75PW 1750GW 1500MW 150TW

Which type of clouds is found in the highest altitude of the Earth’s atmosphere?

Noctilucent Cirrostratus Stratus Cirrus

Which of the following indicates the correct order of the principal layers of the earth’s atmosphere from top to bottom?

Troposphere – Stratosphere – Mesosphere – Thermosphere – Exosphere

Thermosphere – Stratosphere – Troposphere – Mesosphere – Exosphere

Exosphere – Thermosphere – Mesosphere – Stratosphere – Troposphere

Exosphere – Mesosphere – Thermosphere – Stratosphere – Troposphere

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Atmosphere & Greenhouse Gases
Questions: 15
Contributed by:
Steve