Atmospheric Layers Quiz

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

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere does most weather occur?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which gas makes up the largest percentage of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What percentage of the atmosphere is made up of oxygen?

• 78%

• 1%

• 21%

• 99%

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What does the ozone layer protect us from?

• Acid Rain

• UV Rays

• Meteors

• Global Warming

In which layer of the atmosphere do temperatures generally increase with altitude?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• All of the above

Which layer of the atmosphere protects the Earth from meteors?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere has the highest temperatures?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere do artificial satellites orbit?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere