The Air around Us

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

Which atmosphere layer protects living things from the Sun's UV radiation?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

Which atmosphere layer blends in with outer space?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

In which atmosphere layer does weather occur?

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

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Which atmosphere layer protects the Earth's surface from meteors?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

Which is NOT a reason that Earth's atmosphere is important?

• It protects living things from ultraviolet radiation

• It burns up meteors to keep them from hitting the Earth

• It increases acid rain production

• It keeps Earth's surface at a comfortable temperature

Generally, as altitude increases, what happens to air pressure?

• It increases.

• It decreases.

• It stays the same.

• It changes within each atmosphere layer.

Which atmosphere layer contains the Ozone Layer?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

How does the ozone layer benefit living things on Earth?

• Provided drinking water in the form of rain

• Protects life from the Sun’s ultraviolet rays

• Is necessary for most living things to breathe

• Keeps Earth cool enough for life to survive

What is the measure of air molecules pressing down onto the Earth’s surface?

• Turgor Pressure

• Air pressure

• Gravity

• Primary force