Earth's Atmosphere Quiz

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the Earth's atmosphere?

• 21%

• 78%

• 1%

• 10%

Why is ozone important for living organisms?

• It produces oxygen

• It absorbs UV light

• It generates heat

• It creates water vapor

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Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface and contains most of the mass including water, where weather occurs?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Ionosphere

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What is the primary composition of the stratosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Ozone

Which layer of the atmosphere is directly above the troposphere?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Ionosphere

• Exosphere

Which atmospheric layer is located above the stratosphere and is characterized by decreasing temperatures with increasing altitude?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

What is the layer above the mesosphere where very little air is present and temperatures can reach up to 1000 degrees Celsius?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

What is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere called, and what type of gases does it primarily contain?

• Troposphere, primarily nitrogen and oxygen

• Stratosphere, primarily ozone

• Mesosphere, primarily carbon dioxide

• Exosphere, primarily hydrogen and helium

Which atmospheric layer contains the aurora borealis phenomenon?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere gets hotter as you go up and contains ozone?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere