Layers of the Atmosphere

What is the first layer of the atmosphere called?

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

The ________ layer is considered outer space.

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

True or False: The stratosphere is where airplanes fly.

• True

• False

The thermosphere contains shimmering curtains of light called ______

• auroras (Northern Lights)

• Rainbows

• satellites

What layer of the atmosphere do humans live in?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

In which layer do meteors or "shooting stars" burn up in?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

Air is made up mostly of -

• Carbon Dioxide and Nitrous

• Methane gas and air vapor

• Oxygen and Carbon Monoxide

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

Weather happens in the _________ layer.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The Ozone Layer is located in the ______

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

Where would I find satellites orbiting?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4