The Atmosphere

Fact or Fiction Quiz
  1. The atmosphere is composed of mostly oxygen and carbon dioxide. Fact or Fiction?

  2. Water vapor, like carbon dioxide, plays a major role in insulating the Earth. Fact or Fiction?

  3. Continental locations attain their maximum temperature later in the summer than do marine locations due to the differential rates at which land and water are heated. Fact or Fiction?

  4. Altitude, landform barriers, and ocean currents (among others) are major controls determining the weather and climate. Fact or Fiction?

  5. The main component of the lower atmosphere by total volume is nitrogen. Fact or Fiction?

  6. The term "weather" and "climate" mean roughly the same thing. Fact or Fiction?

  7. The main impact of ozone on life on the Earth's surface is that it acts as a lid for preventing gases from escaping. Fact or Fiction?

  8. Cold ocean current account for the dry climates along the western coasts of continents. Fact or Fiction?