Layers of the Atmosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere do we live?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What happens to temperature as altitude increases?

• it increases

• it decreases

• it increases and also decreases in different layers

How does pressure change as altitude increases?

• it increases

• it decreases

Which layer contains the majority of the water vapor?

• troposphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which gas layer in the atmosphere protects the Earth from UV radiation?

• oxygen

• ozone

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

In which layer does most of our weather occur?

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which gas makes up the majority of our atmosphere?

• oxygen

• hydrogen

• nitrogen

• carbon dioxide

In which location would a person feel more atmospheric pressure?

• Top of Mount Everest

• At sea level

Which gas is produced by burning fossil fuels?

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide