T9L2: Earth’s Atmosphere Quiz

Which of the following gases in our Earth's atmosphere is considered the MOST abundant?

• Argon

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

The layers of the Earth's atmosphere are classified according to changes in _____________.

• altitude

• composition

• density

• temperature

Which of the following protects us from the sun's dangerous ultraviolet radiation?

• atmosphere

• oxygen

• ozone layer

• Teacher Ali

Which of the following is the correct order of layers of the Earth's atmosphere from bottom to top?

• mesosphere, thermosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, exosphere

• troposphere, mesosphere, exosphere, atmosphere, thermosphere

• thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

We live in the __________________layer, a level of the Earth's atmosphere.

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• exosphere

• thermosphere

The atmosphere is divided into four layers. Which layer constitutes most of the total mass of Earth's atmosphere?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• exosphere

Which of the following layers of the Earth's atmosphere contains most of the ozone layer?

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• exosphere

The Earth's atmosphere is divided into four layers, the mesosphere, troposphere, thermosphere, and stratosphere. Each layer has unique physical properties. Which of the following statements about the stratosphere is TRUE?

• Weather happens in the stratosphere.

• The stratosphere is below the troposphere.

• The stratosphere is warmer at the top than at the bottom.

• The ozone layer is not located in the stratosphere.

Which of the following is the coldest layer of Earth's atmosphere and where meteors burn up?

• exosphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

Which of the following is the hottest layer of Earth's atmosphere?

• troposphere

• exosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere