Layers of the Atmosphere Review

The atmosphere is

• the layer in which weather occurs
• the layer that contains the ozone layer
• the layer of water in the oceans
• the layer of gases that surrounds Earth

The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere are

• carbon dioxide and oxygen
• carbon dioxide and nitrogen
• nitrogen and oxygen
• nitrogen and hydrogen

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in

• altitude
• density
• pressure
• temperature

The layer in our atmosphere in which weather occurs is the

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• exosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The ozone layer protects living things on Earth from

• visible light
• UV radiation
• carbon dioxide

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which layer extends from the top of the troposphere to the bottom of the mesosphere?

• stratosphere
• meteors
• troposphere
• thermosphere

Which layer protects Earth from being hit by most meteors?

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

In which layer does the energy from the sun strike gas molecules, causing them to glow (Aurora Borealis)?

• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the one we live in?

• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere
• troposphere

Layer of the atmosphere most important to a meteorologist:

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5