Layers of Atmosphere & Air Pressure

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

• exosphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

Which level of the atmosphere do you see weather, clouds, rain, etc?

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• exosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

As altitude (height) increases, air pressure

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

Air pressure is measured with a

• rain gauge

• barometer

• thermometer

• wind vane

The 2 most abundant gases in the atmosphere are

• helium and nitrogen

• nitrogen and oxygen

• oxygen and helium

• argon and nitrogen

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is a blanket of gases surrounding the Earth, protecting the Earth called?

• ozone

• atmosphere

• troposphere

• blanket

We can see meteors (falling stars) in this layer.

• exosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

The density of the air ______ as you go up in the atmosphere.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

Water boils ______ in the mountains because there is less air pressure there.

• quickly

• slowly

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4