Earth's Atmospheric Layers

Where we live.

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• troposphere
• mesosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where you will find the ozone layer.

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where satellites orbit.

• troposphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere

The most common gas in the atmosphere (78%).

• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Carbon Dioxide
• Trace gases

What is the function of the ozone layer?

• to allow UV rays to get to Earth
• to block UV rays from getting to Earth
• To keep oxygen in
• to allow meteors to get to Earth

The coldest layer of the atmosphere is the ________.

• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Stratosphere
• Troposphere

The layer of the atmosphere that is closest to space is the _____________.

• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Exosphere
• Thermosphere

The layer of the atmosphere with the greatest air pressure is the ____________.

• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Exosphere

Even though the air is very thin, the hottest layer is the __________.

• Exosphere
• Mesosphere
• Troposphere
• Thermosphere

As distance from Earth increases, air pressure ___________.

• decreases
• increases
• stays the same
• none of the above