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Select the element that is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere.
a) Carbon
b) Oxygen
c) Nitrogen
d) Helium

The majority of clouds form in which layer of the atmosphere?
a) Mesosphere
b) Troposphere
c) Thermosphere
d) Stratosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere protects us from meteors?
a) mesosphere
b) ionosphere
c) troposphere
d) stratosphere

As altitude increases, the air pressure —
a) does not change
b) stays the same
c) decreases
d) increases

At which location would air pressure be the greatest ?
a) a flying airplane
b) sea level
c) top of a hill
d) mountain top

What is the most likely forecast of any area experiencing high barometric pressure?
a) stormy
b) sunny
c) windy
d) rainy

Clouds are formed when millions of drops of water become suspended in the air.  Which of the following is a step in the process of cloud formation?
a) condensation of water vapor
b) formation of carbon dioxide
c) expansion of cold air
d) breakdown of atmospheric ozone

A low reading on a barometer is associated with what?
a) fair weather
b) stormy weather
c) dry weather
d) hot weather

The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in what?
a) air pressure
b) altitude
c) humidity
d) temperature

What is the major source of photochemical smog?
a) factories
b) automobile exhaust
c) fires
d) powerplants

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