Atmosphere (Composition, Layers) NDA Questions

Atmosphere (Composition, Layers) MCQ Questions

1.
What is the primary component of Earth's atmosphere?
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Oxygen
C.
Carbon Dioxide
D.
Argon
ANSWER :
B. Oxygen
2.
The Earth's atmosphere is made up of ________ layers.
A.
4
B.
5
C.
6
D.
7
ANSWER :
B. 5
3.
What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is made up of nitrogen?
A.
78%
B.
21%
C.
2%
D.
15%
ANSWER :
A. 78%
4.
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?
A.
Troposphere
B.
Stratosphere
C.
Mesosphere
D.
Thermosphere
ANSWER :
A. Troposphere
5.
Pick out the correct statement:
A.
The stratosphere is the closest layer to the Earth
B.
The troposphere contains weather systems
C.
The mesosphere is where weather occurs
D.
The thermosphere is the densest layer
ANSWER :
B. The troposphere contains weather systems
6.
The ________ layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer.
A.
Troposphere
B.
Stratosphere
C.
Mesosphere
D.
Exosphere
ANSWER :
B. Stratosphere