Exploring the Layers of Earth's Atmosphere

What is the name of the first layer of Earth's atmosphere where all weather occurs?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

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What happens to the temperature as you ascend through the troposphere?

• It fluctuates

• It increases

• It remains constant

• It decreases

At what altitude does the troposphere end?

• 7.5 miles

• 31 miles

• 53 miles

• 90 miles

What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

• To create rain

• To warm the Earth

• To protect from UV rays

• To provide oxygen

How does the mesosphere protect Earth from meteors?

• By storing them

• By attracting them to other directions

• By disintegrating them

• By reflecting them

Why does the moon have many craters compared to Earth?

• It is closer to the sun

• It has a stronger gravitational pull

• It lacks an atmosphere

• It is made of softer material

What phenomenon occurs in the ionosphere?

• Meteor Showers

• Rainbows

• Solar Eclipses

• Aurora Borealis

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Why do astronauts wear spacesuits in the thermosphere?

• To communicate with Earth

• To protect from extreme temperatures

• To look fashionable

• To breathe underwater

What causes the aurora borealis in the thermosphere?

• Cloud formations

• Ozone layer interaction

• Solar particles striking atoms

• Moonlight reflection

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