Atmospheric Layers Quiz

Which layer of the atmosphere are you standing in right now?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

Where does most of our weather happen?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer protects us from the sun's harmful rays?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Shooting stars (meteors) burn up in which layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer is the highest and thinnest?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

Which layer contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Generally, as you go higher in the troposphere, the temperature...

• Stays the same

• Gets warmer

• Gets colder

• Fluctuates wildly

Which layer is known for having very hot temperatures?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

Airplanes usually fly in which layer?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

The layer above the stratosphere is called the:

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Ionosphere