Layers of the Atmosphere Quiz

Which layer of the atmosphere is the uppermost with very thin air and no air to breathe?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere do artificial satellites orbit?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

Where do meteors burn up after entering Earth's atmosphere?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer that absorbs ultraviolet rays?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere do airplanes fly because it is free of clouds and storms?

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the lowest where we can feel the wind and see the clouds?

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

How thick is the air in the troposphere?

• Moderate

• Very Thick

• Thick

• Thin

Which layer of the atmosphere extends for about 600 km above the mesosphere?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere