Layers of the Atmosphere

Which of the following is the correct order of the atmosphere layers from Earth to space?

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
• troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, stratosphere
• thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere
• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere

What layer does weather happen?

• Stratosphere
• Exosphere
• Mesosphere
• Troposphere

In what layer do meteors burn?

• Exopsphere
• Mesosphere
• Statosphere
• Thermosphere

Which is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

• Thermosphere
• Stratosphere
• Exosphere
• Mesosphere

Which is the coldest layer?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

Which two gases are found in the Troposphere?

• Hydrogen and Oxygen

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Helium and Nitrogen

On which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone  concentrated?

• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere

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

• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Carbon Dioxide
• Trace gases

What happens to the air pressure the higher up in space you go?

• the air pressure increases
• the air pressure decreases
• the air pressure stays the same
• there is no air pressure

Why are some layers warmer than others?

• they get hotter the higher up you go
• some layers contain gases that can absorb the sun's energy
• some layers closer to the sun are hotter
• there is no wind in the upper atmosphere