Layers of Atmosphere (Assessment)

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

•  Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere do most weather events occur?

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

What is the primary gas found in the stratosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Ozone

What is the highest layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Ozone

• Carbon Dioxide

True or False: The mesosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

• True

• False

What is the main component of the thermosphere?

• Helium

• Ozone

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for its high temperatures due to solar activity?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

What is the primary role of the ozone layer?

• To trap heat

• To protect from UV radiation

• To provide oxygen

• To facilitate weather patterns