Layers of the Atmosphere

How does gravity affect the atmosphere?

• It pulls air molecules towards the Earth, keeping the atmosphere in place.

• It causes the atmosphere to expand into space.

• It has no effect on the atmosphere.

• It creates weather patterns by pushing air away from the Earth.

What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is considered space?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

What layer of the atmosphere is known as the weather layer?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What is the main gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect?

• Methane

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrous Oxide

• Ozone

What force keeps the atmosphere of Earth in place?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Centrifugal Force

• Friction

What is the main characteristic of the thermosphere?

• It has very high temperatures.

• It is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

• It contains the ozone layer.

• It is where weather occurs.

What is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere called?

• Tropopause

• Stratopause

• Mesopause

• Thermopause

What is the role of the ionosphere?

• It reflects radio waves back to Earth.

• It absorbs solar radiation.

• It generates weather patterns.

• It provides a habitat for birds.

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere