Layers of the Earth's Atmosphere Review

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

What is the main function of the ozone layer?

• Blocking harmful gases

• Absorbing ultraviolet radiation

• Producing oxygen

• Creating weather patterns

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for weather occurrences?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere called?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

What is the largest layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

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

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

What would happen if the ozone layer did not exist?

• Extreme sun burns and skin cancer

• Increased oxygen levels

• Stronger jet streams

• Higher air density

What is one negative impact of polluting the atmosphere?

• Increased oxygen levels

• Higher air density

• Stronger jet streams

• Breathing difficulty and acid rain

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

What is the second most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

• Argon