#10 The Layers of the Atmosphere

What is the layer of gases that surrounds the planet and makes conditions on Earth suitable for living things?

• gravity
• density
• air pressure
• atmosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is most important to a meteorologist?

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer is located?

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is furthest from Earth's surface?

• troposphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere
• stratosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere that is the warmest?

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere has the greatest amount of air pressure?

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• exosphere

Which two gases are found throughout ALL layers of the atmosphere?

• nitrogen and oxygen
• carbon dioxide and water vapor
• argon and nitrogen
• argon and glucose

In which layer of the atmosphere do WE live?

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• troposphere
• mesosphere

A layer of charged particles that is considered to be a part of the thermosphere is called what?

• ionosphere
• thermosphere
• troposphere
• mesosphere