Layers of the Atmosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains a special form of oxygen called the ozone layer?

• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• ionosphere

What happens to the density (thickness)/ air pressure of the air as you increase in altitude?

• density increases
• density decreases
• density stays the same
• density disappears

What is the third layer of the atmosphere from the ground called?

• thermosphere
• mesosphere
• troposphere
• stratosphere

What are the two most abundant gases in earth's atmosphere?

• nitrogen & oxygen
• carbon dioxide & water vapor
• hydrogen & oxygen
• oxygen and ozone

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

• gravity
• density
• air pressure
• atmosphere

This gas makes up 78% of the atmosphere

• oxygen
• nitrogen
• ozone
• carbon dioxide

Which of the following is the correct order of the atmosphere layers from Earth to space?

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
• troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, stratosphere
• thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere
• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere

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NGSS.5-ESS2-1

This layer is where weather occurs.

• troposphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere
• stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

• troposphere
• thermosphere
• mesosphere
• stratosphere

As you go higher in the troposphere, the temperature _______________.

• decreases
• increases
• stays the same
• gets very hot