Layers of the Atmosphere Quiz

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What is the main function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

• Produces weather

• Protects from UV rays

• Burns meteors

• Reflects radio waves

In which layer do most airplanes fly?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer is known for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

Where do meteors burn up when entering Earth's atmosphere?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

Which layer contains the air we breathe and where weather occurs?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

What is the main role of the exosphere?

• Create weather

• Burn meteors

• Act as the boundary to space

• Protect from UV rays

Which layer reflects radio waves, making long-distance communication possible?

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

How high does the troposphere extend?

• 8-15 kilometers

• 50 kilometers

• 85 kilometers

• 600 kilometers

Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest due to absorption of solar radiation?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere