Layers of the Atmosphere

Layers of the Atmosphere

6th Grade

10 Qs

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Layers of the Atmosphere

Layers of the Atmosphere

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Science

6th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

Stratosphere

Exosphere

Mesosphere

Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The ozone layer is a sublayer of the ________ layer.

Troposphere

Stratosphere

Exosphere

Mesosphere

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

Troposphere

Mesosphere

Thermosphere

Exosphere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

This layer is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

Troposphere

Stratosphere

Mesosphere

Thermosphere

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere, starting with the layer closest to Earth's surface?

Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is the coldest layer?

Mesosphere

Stratosphere

Troposphere

Exosphere

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