Layers of the Atmosphere

What is the layer of air around the Earth called?

• trophosphere

• atmosphere

• hemisphere

• exosphere

The air is mainly made up of ______.

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• water vapor

Which would NOT be found in Earth's troposphere?

• water vapor

• humans

• weather

• the moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In which layer of Earth's atmosphere are jets most likey to fly in?

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• exosphere

• stratosphere

During photosynthesis, which 2 gases do plants release into Earth's atmosphere?

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• helium

• hydrogen

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A student makes a model to represent the different layers of the atmosphere, as shown. In which layer does weather take place?

• layer E

• layer F

• layer G

• layer H

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In the model, which colors are used to represent oxygen and nitrogen?

• oxygen: gray; nitrogen: white

• oxygen: white; nitrogen: gray

• oxygen: black; nitrogen: gray

• oxygen: black; nitrogen: white

What is the most important role of the atmosphere?

• to supply nutrients that support life

• to supply gases that support life

• to create water for drinking

• to create nitrogen for plants

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

In which layer of Earth's atmosphere should I draw clouds?

• troposphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

Using the diagram, what can be concluded?

• Earth's atmosphere is composed of carbon dioxoide and water vapor only

• Earth's atmosphere is composed of nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide only

• Nitrogen gas makes up about 3/4 of Earth's atmosphere

• Oxygen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere