
Earth's Atmosphere Quiz
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the five layers of the atmosphere in order from closest to farthest from the Earth's surface?
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, ionosphere
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, magnetosphere
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, magnetosphere
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
thermosphere
stratosphere
troposphere
mesosphere
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
oxygen
carbon dioxide
helium
nitrogen
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of the atmosphere is the thinnest?
mesosphere
stratosphere
exosphere
troposphere
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the ozone layer?
To protect the Earth from harmful UV radiation
To prevent the escape of oxygen from the Earth's atmosphere
To regulate the Earth's temperature
To provide insulation for the Earth's atmosphere
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to air pressure as you go higher in the atmosphere?
Air pressure decreases
Air pressure remains constant
Air pressure fluctuates
Air pressure increases
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for weather phenomena?
thermosphere
mesosphere
stratosphere
troposphere
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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