Atmosphere Layers Learning Check

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur? Options: Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

Back

Troposphere

Front

Where would you find the ozone layer? Options: stratosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, mesosphere

Back

stratosphere

Front

The function of the ozone layer is to _________________________.

Back

block UV radiation from getting to Earth

Front

What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere at 78%?

Back

nitrogen

Front

What are the two most abundant gases found throughout the atmospheric layers?

Back

nitrogen and oxygen

Front

Correct sequence of atmospheric layers from lowest to highest?

Back

troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

Front

What happens to the air pressure the higher up in space you go?

Back

the air pressure decreases

Front

What does the earth's atmosphere do?

Back

Helps to regulate the temperature on Earth

Front

What is a job of Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Hold the gases needed for life, protect us from harmful UV rays, slow down and burn up meteors.

Front

As you travel higher up in the troposphere, what happens to altitude and air pressure?

Back

Altitude increases and the air pressure decreases.