Layers of the Atmosphere Review

The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere are

• carbon dioxide and oxygen
• carbon dioxide and nitrogen
• nitrogen and oxygen
• nitrogen and hydrogen

The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere are

• carbon dioxide and oxygen
• carbon dioxide and nitrogen
• nitrogen and oxygen
• nitrogen and hydrogen

The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in

• altitude
• density
• pressure
• temperature

The layer in our atmosphere in which weather occurs is the

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• exosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The ozone layer protects living things on Earth from

• visible light
• UV radiation
• carbon dioxide

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

What makes up the green section of the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Other Gases

• Greenhouse Gases

As you move up in the atmosphere, what happens to the air pressure?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It stays the same

Why is the ozone layer important?

• It provides oxygen for animals

• It helps to protect Earth from harmful radiation from the sun

• It protects Earth from Meteoroids

What is the name of the layer marked C?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the name of the layer marked A?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere