Exploring Atmospheric Layers Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere called?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Explain why the stratosphere is important for life on Earth.

• It contains the ozone layer, which protects life by blocking harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

• It is the layer where most weather phenomena occur.

• It is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

• It is the layer where meteors burn up.

Compare the temperature changes in the troposphere and the stratosphere as altitude increases.

• In both layers, temperature decreases with altitude.

• In the troposphere, temperature decreases with altitude, while in the stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude.

• In the troposphere, temperature increases with altitude, while in the stratosphere, temperature decreases with altitude.

• In both layers, temperature increases with altitude.

Analyze how the mesosphere protects Earth from meteoroids.

• The mesosphere contains a high concentration of ozone that absorbs meteoroids.

• The mesosphere is the coldest layer, causing meteoroids to freeze and disintegrate.

• The mesosphere has a high density of gases that create friction, causing meteoroids to burn up.

• The mesosphere reflects meteoroids back into space.

The atmosphere is divided into layers based on

(a)  

• temperature
• water amount
• gasses

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Thermosphere
• Ionosphere

Which two describe the layer: Troposphere

• Layer closest to earth

• The hottest layer

• Layer farthest from earth

• Where weather occurs

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In which layer of the atmosphere would you find the top of Mount Everest?

• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere