Layers of the atmosphere

Front

Our _________ is the layer of gases that surrounds our planet.

Back

atmosphere

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere do we live and weather occurs? Options: stratosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, troposphere

Back

troposphere

Front

What percentage of our atmosphere is made of oxygen? Options: 1%, 21%, 78%, 25%

Back

21%

Front

Where is the ozone layer, which absorbs UV radiation, located in our atmosphere? Options: stratosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, troposphere

Back

stratosphere

Front

Which layer of our atmosphere has no outer limits? (Hint: where satellites are located)

Back

exosphere

Front

Where would there be more pressure?

• on top of a roof of a tall building
• sitting in this classroom
• on top of a mountain
• sitting in the top row of a stadium

Back

sitting in this classroom

Front

About how much of the atmosphere contains nitrogen? Options: 1%, 78%, 21%, 97%

Back

78%

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere is the most water vapor found?

Back

troposphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere would jets fly in to avoid a thunderstorm? Options: troposphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere

Back

stratosphere

Front

As you ascend (go up) in the troposphere, what happens to the temperature?

Back

It decreases steadily