Layers of the Atmosphere Quiz

What happens to the density (thickness)/ air pressure of the air as you increase in altitude?

What enables atmosphere of earth to stay in place?

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What is the third layer of the atmosphere from the ground called?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

Which type of scientist studies the weather conditions on earth?

• geologist

• biologist

• meteorologist

• astronomer

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Which layer is known to have "shooting stars"?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• ionosphere

• mesosphere

What are the two most abundant gases in earth's atmosphere?

• nitrogen & oxygen

• oxygen & carbon dioxide

• helium & argon

• methane & hydrogen

Which layer of the atmosphere contains both the ionosphere and the exosphere?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

Which layer is considered space?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• ionosphere

• exosphere