DOL- Earth Atmosphere

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere does MOST of Earth’s weather occur?

Back

The troposphere, which is the lowest layer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is crucial for allowing life to exist on Earth?

Back

Presence of water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of objects in our solar system that allow life to exist?

Back

Toxic atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Front

What two gases make up the majority of air?

Back

Nitrogen and oxygen.

Front

List the layers of Earth's atmosphere in order of increasing altitude.

Back

Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere.

Front

What is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere?

Back

The exosphere.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

The stratosphere.

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

To protect Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Front

What is the temperature trend in the troposphere?

Back

Temperature decreases with altitude.

Front

What is the temperature trend in the thermosphere?

Back

Temperature increases with altitude.