Atmosphere Layers Quiz

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Stratosphere
• Troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Where would you find the ozone layer?

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere

The function of the ozone layer is to _________________________.

• allow UV radiation to get to Earth

• block UV radiation from getting to Earth

• keep oxygen in

• allow meteors to get to Earth

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

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• argon

• carbon dioxide

A student described a layer of the atmosphere in the list. 1. This is the coldest layer. 2. Meteors burn up in this layer. 3. Nitrogen and oxygen are found in this layer.Which layer of the atmosphere is described?

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

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

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

Which is the correct sequence of atmospheric layers from the lowest altitude to highest?

• mesosphere, troposphere, thermosphere, exosphere
• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
• exosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
• stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere, thermosphere

This layer is known to be the hottest.

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Ozpne layer

Satellites orbit here

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• exosphere

• mesosphere

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

• the air pressure increases
• the air pressure decreases
• the air pressure stays the same
• there is no air pressure