Mesosphere

What is the mesosphere?

• The innermost layer of geh the earth

• Middle layer of earth’s atmosphere

• The outermost layer of the Earth

• A layer of water in the ocean

Where is the mesosphere located in the atmosphere?

• Below the troposphere

• Above the stratosphere

• Between the troposphere and the thermosphere

• Above the exosphere

What happens to the temperature as you go higher in the mesosphere?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It stays constant

• It fluctuates randomly

The mesosphere is known for being the layer where

• Most weather occurs

• Satellites orbit

• Meteors burn up

• The ozone layer is located

What is the average altitude range of the mesosphere?

• 10-20 km

• 20-50 km

• 50-85 km

• 85-150 km

Why is the mesosphere considered the coldest layer of the atmosphere?

• It is far from the SunI

• It has very low air pressure and no heat-absorbing molecules

• It contains dense gases that absorb cold

• It is covered by ice crystals

How many layers are there in Earth’s atmosphere?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the primary gas found in the mesosphere?

• Nitrogen and oxygen

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Ozone

Which of the following objects disintegrates in the mesosphere?

• Meteors

• Asteroids

• Satellites

• Aircraft

Why is studying the mesosphere challenging?

• It has no oxygen

• It is too high for weather balloons and too low for satellites

• It is filled with thick clouds

• It is extremely hot