Layers of Atmosphere Quiz

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where all weather occurs?

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

• exosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Where is the coldest temperature in the atmosphere found?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

Which layer of the atmosphere gradually transitions into outer space?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• exosphere

• troposphere

What is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere called?

• troposphere

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

What is the layer of the atmosphere where the International Space Station orbits?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

Where does the aurora borealis (northern lights) occur?

• Near the Arctic Circle

• Near the Equator

• In the middle of the Pacific Ocean

• Near the South Pole