Atmosphere Quiz

In what layer of the atmosphere do all weather events occur?

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

In the troposphere, the temperature _____ as altitude increases.

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same

• Goes up and down

Why is the ozone layer vital to life on Earth?

• Planes fly in the ozone layer

• It is made up of oxygen (O₂)

• It shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun

• It causes clouds to be created

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

This layer is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which explanation correctly describes the greenhouse effect?

• The process of the atmosphere keeping the Earth's surface dense

• The process of the atmosphere trapping the sun's radiation, and making the Earth warm and livable for humans

• The process of the atmosphere keep us from floating into space

• The process of the atmosphere reflecting all of the Sun's heat back into space

Contains the Ozone Layer.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Coldest layer.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Eventually fades into space.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer is the farthest from Earth?

• Mesosphere
• Stratosphere
• Thermosphere
• Exosphere