layers of atmosphere

Where is the ozone layer, which absorbs UV radiation, located in our atmosphere?

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• mesosphere
• troposphere

Which layer of our atmosphere has no outer limits? (Hint: where satellites are located)

• ionosphere
• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere

Where would there be more pressure?

• on top of a roof of a tall building

• sitting in this classroom

• on top of a mountian

• sitting in the top row of a stadium

In which layer of the atmosphere is the most water vapor found?

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

• stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When playing a football game at the Denver Broncos' stadium players get out of breath easily. What causes this?

• The pressure and density both decrease as altitude increases

• The pressure and density both increase as altitude increases

• The pressure increases and the density decreases as altitude increases

• The pressure decreases and the density increases as altitude increases

As you ascend (go up) in the troposphere what happens to the temperature?

• It increases steadily

• It decreases steadily

Which layer of the atmosphere contains both the ionosphere and the exosphere?

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

What enables atmosphere of earth to stay in place?

• gravity
• air pressure
• types of air molecules
• clouds

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What happens to the air pressure the higher up in space you go?

• the air pressure increases
• the air pressure decreases
• the air pressure stays the same
• there is no air pressure

Why is the ozone layer vital to life on Earth?

• Planes fly in the ozone layer

• It is made up of oxygen (O₂)

• It shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun

• It causes clouds to be created

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4