Atmosphere Lesson

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for weather phenomena?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the process by which the Earth's atmosphere reflects sunlight back into space called?

• atmospheric absorption

• atmospheric scattering

• atmospheric refraction

• atmospheric reflection

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere?

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

What is the process by which the Earth's atmosphere absorbs and re-emits infrared radiation called?

• greenhouse effect

• ozone depletion

• acid rain

• global warming

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the fourth layer of the atmosphere called?

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• exosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere called?

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• exosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the main gas present in the Earth's atmosphere?

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• helium

• carbon dioxide

Which layer of the atmosphere is the thinnest?

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• exosphere

• troposphere

What is the main source of energy for the Earth's atmosphere?

• Wind

• Moon

• Sun

• Stars

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6