Layers of the Atmosphere

the daily state of the atmosphere in a specific area

• jet stream

• atmosphere

• weather

• ozone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

a gas formed when sunlight hits oxygen molecules

• atmosphere

• microburst

• jet stream

• ozone

a phenomenon that occurs when a sudden downward rush of air from a thundercloud creates powerful winds

• atmosphere

• jet stream

• microburst

• weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

an area of fast-moving winds

• weather

• ozone

• tornado

• jet stream

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

the collection of gases that surround the Earth

• atmosphere

• jet stream

• ozone

• weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Our atmosphere has been organized by scientists into ____ layers with various properties.

• one

• four

• five

• seven

This layer is where you would see the beautiful curtains of light called auroras.

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• atmosphere

• troposphere

The ____________ is where most airplanes fly.

• troposphere

• exosphere

• atmosphere

• stratosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is where you would find satellites orbiting the planets?

• troposphere

• exosphere

• ozone

• stratosphere

This is the layer of the atmosphere where all weather happens.

• ozone

• troposphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5