The A t m o s p h e r e

What does the word "atmos" mean?

• space
• air
• layers
• Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which layer of the atmosphere we live in?

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere

The troposphere contains a majority of our planet's air. What percent of the air does it have?

• 25%
• 60%
• 80%
• 95%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

All of the weather on our planet happens in which layer of the atmosphere?

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which layer would planes mostly fly in?

• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere

True or False: There is no weather above the troposphere.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What percentage of solar radiation is absorbed by the atmosphere? (click on the picture)

• One eighth (1/8)
• About one quarter (1/4)
• Around one third (1/3)
• Approximately half (1/2)

What percentage of solar radiation is reflected back into space?
(click on the picture)

• 12%
• 23%
• 29%
• 48%

What does the word "hydro" mean?

• hydro
• water
• gas
• hydrogen

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The "atmosphere" is a sphere made of ___

• water
• Earth
• air
• wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5