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

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• thermosphere

Which does not affect Earth's energy budget?

• Amount of light covered surfaces

• Amount of radiation received

• Earth's gravity

• Earth’s axial tilt

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• mesosphere

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

What is the fourth layer of the atmosphere called?

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• exosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere called?

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• exosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for weather phenomena?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• thermosphere

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

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• helium

• carbon dioxide

Which layer of the atmosphere is the thinnest?

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• exosphere

• troposphere

What is the process by which the Earth's atmosphere reflects sunlight back into space called?

• atmospheric absorption

• atmospheric scattering

• atmospheric refraction

• atmospheric reflection