Layers of the Atmosphere

Layer of the atmosphere most important to a meteorologist:

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Layer of the atmosphere where the ozone layer is located:

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

Layer of the atmosphere furthest from Earth's surface:

• troposphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere
• stratosphere

In which region (part) of the stratosphere is the Ozone Layer located?

• its lower region

• its middle region

• its upper region

• its outer region

Layer of the atmosphere that is the coldest:

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

Layer of the atmosphere that is the warmest:

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

What gas is the Ozone Layer made from? 

• water vapor
• carbon dioxide
• oxygen
• argon

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which layer of the atmosphere has the greatest amount of air pressure?

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• exosphere

Which two gases are found throughout ALL layers of the atmosphere?

• nitrogen and oxygen
• carbon dioxide and water vapor
• argon and nitrogen
• argon and glucose

Which two gases are important for weather conditions; found in the Troposphere?

• nitrogen and oxygen
• carbon dioxide and water vapor
• argon and nitrogen
• argon and water vapor

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5