Layers of the Atmosphere

What makes up the green section of the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Other Gases

• Greenhouse Gases

As you move up in the atmosphere, what happens to the air pressure?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It stays the same

Why is the ozone layer important?

• It provides oxygen for animals

• It helps to protect Earth from harmful radiation from the sun

• It protects Earth from Meteoroids

What is the name of the layer marked C?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the name of the layer marked A?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which two describe the layer: Troposphere

• Layer closest to earth

• The hottest layer

• Layer farthest from earth

• Where weather occurs

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What makes up the blue portion of the chart?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Other gases

• Greenhouse gases

Which layer makes up the section marked D?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

In which layers of the atmosphere does temperature decrease as altitude increases? Check all that are true.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the layer that is in space? This is the top layer?