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Geography - Standard 7: Atmosphere - Test Paper (20 Marks)

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)

1. Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface?


a) Stratosphere
b) Troposphere
c) Mesosphere
d) Thermosphere

2. The layer of the atmosphere where weather phenomena occur is called:


a) Troposphere
b) Ionosphere
c) Exosphere
d) Thermosphere

3. Ozone layer is found in which atmospheric layer?


a) Troposphere
b) Stratosphere
c) Mesosphere
d) Thermosphere

4. What is the primary gas found in Earth's atmosphere?


a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Helium

5. The layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer is the:
a) Troposphere
b) Stratosphere
c) Mesosphere
d) Thermosphere

Section B: Fill in the Blanks (1 mark each)

7. The _______________ is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere.

8. The layer of the atmosphere that contains electrically charged particles is called
the _______________.

9. The atmosphere is composed of a mixture of gases, primarily _______________


and oxygen.

10. The layer of the atmosphere where temperature increases with altitude is the
_______________.
Section C: True or False (1 mark each)

11. The exosphere is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface.
(True / False)

12. Carbon dioxide makes up the majority of the Earth's atmosphere.


(True / False)

13. The stratosphere is where most weather phenomena occur.


(True / False)

14. The ozone layer helps protect the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
(True / False)

15. The mesosphere is the coldest layer of the Earth's atmosphere.


(True / False)

Section D: Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)

16. Explain the importance of the ozone layer in the stratosphere.

17. Differentiate between weather and climate.

18. How does the troposphere differ from the other atmospheric layers?

19. List three major components of air.

20. Describe the greenhouse effect and its significance.

Section E: Long Answer Question (5 marks)

21. Elaborate on the layers of the Earth's atmosphere, highlighting their


characteristics, functions, and importance.

Section F: Application and Critical Thinking (3 marks each)

22. Imagine you are a weather forecaster. Explain how the knowledge of
atmospheric layers can help you in predicting weather patterns.

23. Discuss the potential environmental consequences if the ozone layer continues
to deplete.

24. In what ways can individuals contribute to the reduction of air pollution and

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