S6E4.a - Layers of Earth's Atmosphere

The diagram provided shows the layers of the atmosphere and some of the things found in each.

In what layer of the atmosphere does the water cycle occur?

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The diagram provided shows temperature variations in the atmosphere.

Which of the following is true about the Thermosphere?

• Most solar radiation is blocked there.

• Ozone layer warming happens there.

• Temperatures are coldest there.

• The entire water cycle occurs there.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Study the graphic about the Sun's electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere.

Which of the following statements is supported by the information in the graphic?

• X-ray energy from the Sun is blocked by the Stratosphere.

• The Mesosphere blocks UV (ultraviolet) light from the Stratosphere.

• All frequencies of energy reach the Troposphere and surface.

• Visible light is not passable through the Thermosphere.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Use the data to answer the question.

The thinnest layer of the atmosphere is...

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The diagram provided shows temperature variations in the atmosphere.

In which layer of the atmosphere does the temperature increase the most?

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

78% of the Earth's atmosphere is ___________ and 21% of the Earth's atmosphere is _____________.

• Oxygen, Nitrogen

• Nitrogen, Oxygen

• Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide

In the troposphere, the temperature _____ as altitude increases.

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same

• Goes up and down

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

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

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

This layer is the outermost layer of the atmosphere. Satellites orbit the atmosphere in this layer.

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Ozone Layer