Atmospheric Layers Quiz

This layer of the atmosphere contains most of the ozone.

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

What is the function of the ozone layer?

• to allow UV rays to get to Earth

• to block UV rays from getting to Earth

• to keep oxygen in

• to allow meteors to get to Earth

Layer of the atmosphere furthest from the Earth surface.

• troposphere

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

As altitude increases in Troposphere, what happens to the air temperature?

• air temperature increases

• temperature decreases

• temperature fluctuates

• temperature rises

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

• troposphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• exosphere

Which layer is known to have "shooting stars"?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• exosphere

What enables atmosphere of earth to stay in place?

• gravity

• air pressure

• types of air molecules

• clouds

This gas makes up 21% of the atmosphere

• ozone

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• water vapor

Which layer of atmosphere contains the Aurora Borealis?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

What happens to air pressure when you go up the atmosphere?

• decrease

• increase

• stays the same

• changes