Layers of Atmosphere

Layers of Atmosphere

8th Grade

21 Qs

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Layers of Atmosphere

Layers of Atmosphere

Assessment

Quiz

Physics

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nandini Sharma

FREE Resource

21 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

Troposphere

Mesosphere

Answer explanation

The lowest layer of the atmosphere is the Troposphere.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to outer space?

Mesosphere

Exosphere

Answer explanation

The exosphere is the layer of the atmosphere closest to space.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

Which layer of the atmosphere is famously known as the 'ignition layer' because it's where meteors burn up?

Thermosphere

Mesosphere

Answer explanation

The 'ignition layer' of the atmosphere, where meteors burn up, is known as the mesosphere.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

Which layer of the atmosphere has the highest temperature?

Thermosphere

Mesosphere

Answer explanation

The highest temperature in the atmosphere is found in the thermosphere.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere where the ionosphere is found?

Mesosphere

Exosphere

Answer explanation

The outermost layer of the atmosphere where the ionosphere is found is the Exosphere.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

Which layer of the atmosphere is famously known as the 'icebox'?

troposphere

mesosphere

Answer explanation

The mesosphere is known as the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for containing the majority of Earth's weather systems?

Mesosphere

Troposphere

Answer explanation

The troposphere is known for containing the majority of Earth's weather systems, making it the correct choice.

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