Atmosphere Structure

Based on the choices provided, the outermost layer of the atmosphere is called the ___.

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

Which statement best describes the ozone layer of Earth?

• It helps reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the surface of earth

• It prevents the formation of severe storms in the stratosphere of Earth.

• It increases the amount of nitrogen in the troposphere of Earth.

• It forms a magnetic field in the mesosphere of Earth.

Generally, as altitude increases, temperature ___.

• Increases

• Decreases

• Fluctuates

• Stays constant (the same)

In the troposphere, what is true about places at higher altitudes compared to places at lower altitudes?

• they have cooler temperatures

• they have warmer temperatures

• they have the same temperatures

• they have less predictable temperatures

In which atmosphere layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Select the best ending to this statement: Atmospheric pressure ...

• decreases with height

• increases with height

• stays constant with height

• there is no atmospheric pressure

Which of the following lists the layers of the atmosphere in the correct order beginning at the surface?

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• Stratosphere, Troposphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere

• Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

• Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Exosphere

Which two gases make up a majority of the Earth’s atmosphere?

• argon (Ar)

• oxygen (O₂)

• nitrogen (N₂)

• carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the primary function of the Earth's atmosphere?

• To provide oxygen for breathing

• To protect the Earth from meteoroids

• To regulate temperature and climate

• To support plant growth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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