Earth's Atmosphere Quiz

What is the atmosphere of Earth described as?

What holds the Earth's atmosphere in place?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

At approximately what altitude does the Mesosphere start?

• 7 miles

• 30 miles

• 50 miles

• 80 miles

Which layer of the atmosphere has the highest air pressure? (think about the molecules)

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

In which layer of the atmosphere is Mt. Everest located?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by the lowest air pressure?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the outermost layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere does most weather occur?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is located directly above the Stratosphere?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere