Atmospheric Layers

Atmospheric Layers

6th Grade

13 Qs

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Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, HS-PS2-5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Andrea Woodard

Used 7+ times

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of Earth's atmosphere?

To protect the Earth from radiations and cosmic rays

To provide oxygen for breathing

To supply food for plants

To create weather patterns

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many main layers does the Earth's atmosphere have?

Five

Three

Four

Six

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface?

Stratosphere

Exosphere

Troposphere

Mesosphere

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the air in the atmosphere is contained in the troposphere?

About 50%

About 75%

About 90%

About 65%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

To absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation

To create rain

To absorb carbon dioxide

To produce oxygen

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do most meteors burn up when entering Earth's atmosphere?

Mesosphere

Troposphere

Stratosphere

Thermosphere

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the auroras that occur in the thermosphere?

The reflection of sunlight off of ice crystals

The collision of energetic charged particles with atoms

The burning up of meteors

The emission of light from stars

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

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