Atmosphere Layers Quiz

How many layers are in Earth's atmosphere?

• 6

• 5

• 2

• 1

Give me one reason why Earth's atmosphere is so important to keeping us alive.

Which 2 layers of the atmosphere are essentially outer-space?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

True or False: The thermosphere is the hottest layer.

• True

• False

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True or False: The stratosphere is the coldest layer and where meteors burn up.

• True

• False

The peak of Mount Everest reaches the top of which layer?

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

The _____ layer is a part of the Stratosphere and protects us from harmful UV radiation.

Which layer would have the HIGHEST atmospheric pressure?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

Which layer would have the LOWEST atmospheric pressure?

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

What is the missing layer?