Layers of the Atmosphere Quiz

Our _________ is the layer of gases that surrounds our planet.

• ocean

• weather

• atmosphere

• ozone

In which layer of the atmosphere do we live and weather occurs?

• troposphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What percentage of our atmosphere is made of oxygen?

• 25%

• 78%

• 21%

• 1%

Where is the ozone layer, which absorbs UV radiation, located in our atmosphere?

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

Which layer of our atmosphere has no outer limits? (Hint: where satellites are located)

• ionosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• exosphere

About how much of the atmosphere contains nitrogen?

• 97%

• 78%

• 21%

• 1%

In which layer of the atmosphere is the most water vapor found?

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• stratosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

As you ascend (go up) in the troposphere what happens to the temperature?

• It increases steadily

• It decreases steadily

How many layers of the atmosphere are there?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 5

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere that contains almost no air molecules?

• thermosphere

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere