Layers of the Atmosphere Quiz

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• ionosphere

• troposphere

What is the main gas found in the troposphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

What is the second layer of the atmosphere called?

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

What is the middle layer of the atmosphere called?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• exosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere called?

• exosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for the auroras?

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the thinnest?

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

Tags

6-ESS2-4

What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

• To provide oxygen

• To protect from UV rays

• To regulate temperature

• To facilitate weather patterns