Composition & Layers of the Atmosphere

What is Earth's atmosphere?

• outer space

• the outer layer that surrounds the Earth

• the inner core inside of the Earth

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The Earth's atmosphere is formed by gases that protect the Earth from outer space dangers, like solar flares, or flying objects.

• True

• False

Earth's atmosphere contains nitrogen and oxygen that helps to control the _________ of our planet.

• water cycle

• temperature

• magnetic field

• radiation

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Earth's atmosphere is divided into ____ main layers.

• four

• six

• five

• one

What is the layer closest to the surface of the Earth?

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• stratosphere

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The troposphere measures from 0-10 km high from the Earth, and is the layer where we find _____ and ______ phenomenon's like wind, rain, and snow.

• space shuttles and astroids

• clouds and weather

• the ozone layer and meteors

• space debris

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Which layer of the atmosphere contains the air that humans, animals, and plants need to survive?

• troposphere

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer that protects our planet from harmful UV sunlight rays?

• troposphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

Airplanes fly in this layer to avoid turbulence from the weather.

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

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This is the coldest layer in the atmosphere and its prefix means middle.

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• exosphere