Earth's Atmosphere

Which gas in our atmosphere is most abundant?

• Argon
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen
• Carbon Dioxide

Temperature in the troposphere cools as altitude increases.

• True
• False

What percentage of our atmosphere is made up of other gases such as argon, water vapor, and carbon dioxide?

• 1%
• 21%
• 78%
• 90%

What is the percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?

• 1%
• 21%
• 78%
• 90%

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur and is closest to the surface of the earth?

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

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What is the outer most layer of Earth's atmosphere where artificial satellites orbit?

• exosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

What is the second lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where the ozone is and planes fly?

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in _________.

• altitude
• density
• composition
• temperature

What are the 2 most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere?

• carbon dioxide and oxygen
• carbon dioxide and nitrogen
• nitrogen and oxygen
• nitrogen and hydrogen 

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