Atmosphere Layers

Front

Earth’s atmosphere is composed of different gases in different amounts. Which graph most accurately represents the data given in the table?

Back

Front

In which atmospheric layer does all weather occur?

Back

troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

In a model of Earth's atmosphere labeled W, X, Y, and Z, which layer likely contains most of Earth's weather?

Back

Layer W

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

How does the ozone layer help life on Earth?

Back

It absorbs damaging ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.

Front

When a person climbs a mountain, what happens to the air pressure around him?

Back

It decreases.

Front

Where does the greatest atmospheric pressure occur?

• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• troposphere

Back

troposphere

Front

To which layer of the atmosphere should a weather system be added?

Back

troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What are the two most common gases found throughout the atmospheric layers? carbon dioxide and oxygen, ozone and water vapor, nitrogen and oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen

Back

nitrogen and oxygen

Front

Which diagram shows the correct sequence of Earth’s atmospheric layers?

Back

Front

What atmospheric layer contains ozone? exosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere

Back

stratosphere