Atmospheric Layers and Weather Instruments

What are the 4 MAIN layers in the atmosphere?

• Ionosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

The lowest layer, where weather occurs is called the ___________________________.

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The naturally occurring ozone layer shields Earth from ________________________________.

• Aliens

• Magnetic Forces

• X-Rays

• UV Radiation

Meteors burn up in which layer of the atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Airplanes fly in which 2 layers of the atmosphere?

• Troposphere and Stratosphere

• Stratosphere and Mesosphere

• Mesosphere and Thermosphere

• Thermosphere and Troposphere

What is the layer within the thermosphere with charged atoms and molecules?

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Ionosphere

What weather instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Wind Vane

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain Gauge

What weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Wind Vane

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain Gauge

What weather instrument is used to measure wind direction?

• Wind Vane

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain Gauge

What is a most-likely forecast for an area experiencing high barometric pressure?

• Stormy

• Windy

• Rainy

• Sunny

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5