Atmospheric Layers Quiz

The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth.

• True

• False

The mesosphere is the hottest layer of the atmosphere.

• True

• False

The sun provides light and heat to Earth.

• True

• False

Meteors burn up in the troposphere.

• True

• False

All weather occurs in the stratosphere.

• True

• False

Choose the definition that best fits the word:
EXOSPHERE

• The layers of gases surrounding the Earth

• The coldest layer where meteors burn up.

• A part of the stratosphere that protects Earth from harmful UV radiation.

• The outermost layer, gradually fading into space

• The layer that contains the ozone layer, absorbing UV rays

Choose the definition that best fits the word:
OZONE LAYER

• The layers of gases surrounding the Earth

• The coldest layer where meteors burn up.

• A part of the stratosphere that protects Earth from harmful UV radiation.

• The outermost layer, gradually fading into space

• The layer that contains the ozone layer, absorbing UV rays

Choose the definition that best fits the word:
STRATOSPHERE

• The layers of gases surrounding the Earth

• The coldest layer where meteors burn up.

• A part of the stratosphere that protects Earth from harmful UV radiation.

• The outermost layer, gradually fading into space

• The layer that contains the ozone layer, absorbing UV rays

Choose the definition that best fits the word:
MESOSPHERE

• The layers of gases surrounding the Earth

• The coldest layer where meteors burn up.

• A part of the stratosphere that protects Earth from harmful UV radiation.

• The outermost layer, gradually fading into space

• The layer that contains the ozone layer, absorbing UV rays

Choose the definition that best fits the word:
ATMOSPHERE

• The layers of gases surrounding the Earth

• The coldest layer where meteors burn up.

• A part of the stratosphere that protects Earth from harmful UV radiation.

• The outermost layer, gradually fading into space

• The layer that contains the ozone layer, absorbing UV rays