Atmosphere Quiz

What is the main composition of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen and Oxygen

• Carbon-Di-Oxide and Argon

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Water vapor and Carbon dioxide

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the surface of the Earth?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the thickness of the troposphere?

• 5-9 miles

• 8-14 kilometers

• 22 miles

• 35 kilometers

What is the main function of the ozone layer?

• Protect from ultraviolet radiation

• Absorb heat radiated by the Earth

• Provide oxygen for breathing

• Absorb carbon dioxide

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for meteor showers?

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the temperature in the thermosphere?

• 4,500 degrees Fahrenheit

• Freezing point

• Room temperature

• 100 degrees Celsius

What is the thickness of the exosphere?

• 6,200 miles

• 10,000 kilometers

• 319 miles

• 513 kilometers

Which gases are present in the exosphere?

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Nitrogen and Oxygen

• Carbon-Di-Oxide and Argon

• Water vapor and Carbon dioxide

What is the main function of the troposphere?

• Change in weather

• Protect from ultraviolet radiation

• Absorb heat radiated by the Earth

• Provide oxygen for breathing

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are all mixed up?

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere