Atmospheric Layers for Env. Science

What is the first layer in the atmosphere?

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

Which layer is above the Stratosphere?

• Ionosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

Which layer do airplanes and jet fly in?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

Which layer is above the Stratosphere?

• Ionosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

Place energy comes from and ultimately creates weather on Earth

• the Earth's core
• volcanoes
• geothermal vents
• the Sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Earth's atmosphere is held down by

• radiation
• gravity
• magnetism
• conduction

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Two gases that make up 99% of Earth's atmosphere

• carbon dioxide & oxygen
• nitrogen & carbon dioxide
• nitrogen & oxygen
• nitrogen & water vapor

Element that forms ozone

• nitrogen
• oxygen
• hydrogen
• carbon

Layer of Earth's atmosphere where 75% of the water vapor and carbon dioxide are found

• thermosphere
• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs

• thermosphere
• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5