Layers of Earth's Atmosphere

The atmosphere is composed mainly of ________ gas. 

• nitrogen

• argon

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

The space shuttle orbits in this layer. 

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

The ozone layer is found in this atmosphere layer.

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

Each of Earth's atmosphere layers has unique characteristics. Select 3 that match the troposphere best.

• Meteors burn up

• The layer closest to Earth's surface

• The water cycle takes place here

• All weather is contained here

• This layer has temperatures up to 1,800 degrees Celsius.

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This thin layer is found at the bottom of the stratosphere and contains gas that absorbs solar radiation, released it as heat, and protects Earth from harmful UV rays.

• ozone

• ionosphere

• exosphere

• radiosphere

Match the following

• Space shuttles used to orbit here

• Troposphere

• Where weather occurs

• Thermosphere

• Satellites orbit here

• Mesosphere

• Airplanes fly here and contains the ozone layer

• Exosphere

• Coldest layer where meteoroids burn up

• Stratosphere

Nitrogen makes up​ (a)   % of gases in the atmosphere.

• 78
• 31
• 1
• 10
• 99
• 21

Oxygen makes up​​ (a)   % of gases in the atmosphere.

• 21
• 31
• 1
• 10
• 78
• 0.8

The ​ (a)   ​is the layer of gases that surround Earth and supports life by protecting it from dangerous electromagnetic radiation.

• atmosphere
• ocean
• crust
• outer space
• celestial

Which gas is removed from the atmosphere by green plants?

• Oxygen (O₂)

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

• Argon (Ar)

• Methane (CH₄)

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