Layers of the Atmosphere

In what layer of the atmosphere do all weather events occur?

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

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The ozone layer is a sublayer of the ________ layer.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

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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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In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

This layer is the outermost layer of the atmosphere. Satellites orbit the atmosphere in this layer.

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Ozone Layer

Layer of the atmosphere most important to a meteorologist:

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

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Which two gases are important for weather conditions; found in the Troposphere?

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

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Which layer is known to have "shooting stars"?

• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere

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 do we live in?

• troposphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere