Test Review

Front

Our _________ is the layer of gases that surrounds our planet.

Back

atmosphere

Front

Where is the ozone layer, which absorbs UV radiation, located in our atmosphere? Options: stratosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, troposphere

Back

stratosphere

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere is the most water vapor found?

Back

troposphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere would jets fly in to avoid a thunderstorm?

Back

stratosphere

Front

As altitude increases, air pressure...

Back

Decreases

Front

Why is the ozone layer vital to life on Earth?

Back

It shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Which is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

Order of the layers of the atmosphere, starting with the layer closest to Earth's surface.

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Front

Which is the coldest layer? Options: Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere

Back

Mesosphere