Layers of the Atmosphere

Which list correctly shows the order of the Earth's atmospheric layers starting with the layer CLOSEST to Earth?

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

• Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

• Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere, Thermosphere

• Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Troposphere

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which TWO gases are most abundant in all four atmospheric layers?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the Ozone Layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Why is the Ozone Layer important?

• It protects us from the Sun's radiation.

• It protects us from aliens.

• It protects us from meteors.

• It protects us from hazardous weather.

What happens to the temperature in the Troposphere?

• Increases

• Decreases

• No Change

• Remains the Same

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What happens to the temperature in the Stratosphere?

• Increases

• Decreases

• No Change

• Remains the Same

Approximately, how thick is the Troposphere?

• 5-9 miles

• 22 miles

• 319 miles

• 10 miles

Approximately, how thick is the Stratosphere?

• 5-9 miles

• 22 miles

• 319 miles

• 10 miles

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In which layer does weather occur?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5