Earth's Atmosphere Facts

How many layers is Earth's atmosphere divided into?

• 4

• 5

• 2

• 3

Select the 2 gases that are the most abundant in Earth's Atmosphere:

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Helium

• Nitrogen

_______ pressure is the force exerted by the gases pushing on an object, and is the greatest near Earth.

Which layer of Earth's Atmosphere does weather occur?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

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Which layer is the warmest layer and the air is very thin?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

Select the descriptions that best describe the Stratosphere:

• Where weather and clouds are formed.

• Where the ozone is located.

• The coldest layer.

• Cold except in the upper region where the ozone is located.

Which layer is where the cold regions of outer space extend from?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

Select the descriptions that best describe the Mesosphere:

• Where meteors burn up.

• Where clouds are found.

• Where the International space station is located.

• The coldest layer.

Weather balloons fly as high as which layer of the atmosphere?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

Shuttles orbit in which layer?

• Troposphere

• Ionosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere