Earth's Atmosphere Quiz

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

What is the main gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• helium

• nitrogen

Which layer of the atmosphere is the thinnest?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• exosphere

• troposphere

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

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

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for weather phenomena?

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere?

• 21%

• 75%

• 50%

• 10%

What is the name of the process by which plants release oxygen into the atmosphere?

• respiration

• photosynthesis

• transpiration

• combustion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the process by which plants release oxygen into the atmosphere?

• transpiration

• photosynthesis

• respiration

• combustion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6