Quiz on Earth's Atmosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere extends above 400 km?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

In which layer does the Thermosphere start?

• 0-10 km

• 10-30 km

• 30-50 km

• 50-400 km

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for having the highest altitude?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

What happens to the temperature as altitude increases in the troposphere?

• It increases

• It stays the same

• It drops

• It fluctuates

What is the effect of harmful ozone in the troposphere?

• It creates rain

• It creates smog

• It creates snow

• It creates wind

Which layer of the atmosphere is most affected by human activities?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

What is the second layer of the atmosphere called?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the third layer of the atmosphere called?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Where is the ionosphere located?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the primary characteristic of the thermosphere?

• It is the coldest layer

• It is the densest layer

• It is the hottest layer

• It is the wettest layer