Atmosphere

The narrow belts of strong winds near the top of the troposphere

• Atmosphere

• Jet Stream

• Ozone Layer

• Trace Gases

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The lowest level of Earth's atmospheric layers

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

Unimportant gases found in small amounts in the atmosphere

• Jet Stream

• Ozone Layer

• Trace Gases

• Troposphere

Layer of gases that surrounds the planet making it suitable for life

• Atmosphere

• Ozone Layer

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

Layer in the atmosphere that absorbs the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation

• Mesosphere

• Ozone Layer

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

What percent of the air is made up of nitrogen?

• 16%

• 21%

• 78%

• 99%

What percent of the air is made up of oxygen?

• 17%

• 21%

• 78%

• 99%

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the highest density of gases?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the least amount of gases?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere