Layers of the Atmosphere & Air Pollution

Elevation or distance away from sea level is called:

• Air Pressure

• Altitude

• Photochemical Smog

• Gravity

Which answers below are NATURAL causes for air pollution? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

• Forest Fires

• Burning fossil fuels from our cars

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Dust Storms

• Farming

Answer explanation

Which human activities can make air pollution worst? Check all that apply.

• Driving our gasoline cars

• Recycling trash

• Farming

• Construction

• Carpooling with others

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Harmful substances in the air, water, and on land are called:

• Pollutants

• Photochemical smog

• Water Vapor

• Ozone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which layer of the atmosphere is in the MIDDLE?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesophere

Which layer of the atmosphere is at the bottom and we live in it?

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What layer burns out the meteors before they reach Earth?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

Satellites orbit in this layer of the atmosphere:

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which layer contains clouds and weather?

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The outermost layer that mixes with space is the:

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere