Atmosphere and Its Layers Quiz

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth’s surface?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

The ozone layer is found in the:

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer protects us by burning up meteoroids?

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

Which layer has the coldest temperatures?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

In which layer do weather events occur?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

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Auroras occur in which layer?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

Satellites orbit in the:

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

What percentage of the atmosphere is nitrogen?

• 21%

• 50%

• 78%

• 10%

Which gas do humans need to survive?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

The outermost layer of the atmosphere is the:

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere