Composition & Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What is Earth's atmosphere?

Back

the outer layer that surrounds the Earth

Front

The Earth's atmosphere is formed by gases that protect the Earth from outer space dangers, like solar flares, or flying objects.

Back

True

Front

Earth's atmosphere contains nitrogen and oxygen that helps to control the _________ of our planet.

Back

temperature

Front

Earth's atmosphere is divided into ____ main layers.

Back

five

Front

What is the layer closest to the surface of the Earth? Options: mesosphere, thermosphere, troposphere, stratosphere

Back

troposphere

Front

The troposphere measures from 0-10 km high from the Earth, and is the layer where we find _____ and ______ phenomenon's like wind, rain, and snow.

Back

clouds and weather

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the air that humans, animals, and plants need to survive? Options: troposphere, exosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere

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troposphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer that protects our planet from harmful UV sunlight rays?

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stratosphere

Front

Airplanes fly in this layer to avoid turbulence from the weather.

Back

stratosphere

Front

This is the coldest layer in the atmosphere and its prefix means middle.

Back

mesosphere