Atmosphere Layers Quiz

Which gas makes up MOST of Earth's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxiden

• Argon

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer that absorbs and scatters the solar ultraviolet radiation?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up due to friction with the air?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere extends from the top of the thermosphere to 10,000 km (6,200 miles) above the Earth?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

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

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Argon

Which layer of the atmosphere is directly above the stratosphere?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of oxygen?

• 21%

• 78%

• 0.93%

• 0.04%

The thermosphere is known for:

• Containing the ozone layer

• Weather phenomena

• Very high temperatures

• Meteors burning up

Which layer of the atmosphere is the thinnest?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere