Earth's Atmosphere Review

What is the outer layer of the thermosphere that extends into outer space called?

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

Where does weather occur within Earth's atmosphere?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the term for the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

In which layer of Earth's atmosphere do meteoroids burn up?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the most abundant element in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

Which layer of the atmosphere absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation from the Sun?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Ozone Layer

• Mesosphere

What is the term used to describe the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area?

• Air Pressure

• Air Density

• Air Mass

• Air Volume

What is smog composed of?

• Pure smoke

• Smoke and other pollutants mixed with fog and haze

• Carbon monoxide only

• Dust particles only

What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere that is essential for human respiration?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen