Layers

Multiple Choice

All of the gases that surround the Earth are found in the Atmosphere. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

How many layers of the atmosphere are there? 

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Be sure to label each layer.

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Include the temperature, the distance, examples and the gases at each layer.​

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Multiple Choice

What is the name of the LOWEST layer of the atmosphere, where we live? 

• STRATOSPHERE

• TROPOSPHERE

• EARTHOSPHERE

Multiple Choice

Which of these does not apply to the Troposphere?

• weather occurs here

• airplanes fly here

• temperature decreases as you go up

• temperature increases as you go up

Multiple Choice

This layer contains the ozone layer and protects us from UV radiation...

• troposphere

• earthosphere

• stratosphere

• exosphere

Fill in the Blanks

The

is the layer where shooting stars and meteors are found.

Multiple Choice

The thermosphere contains extremely high and low temperatures. It contains the ionosphere. Is it the largest or smallest layer?

• largest

• smallest

Multiple Choice

This layer is the last pull of gravity. It contains all of the following except...

• magma & lava

• International space station

• satellites

• space shuttle