Atmosphere, Air Pressure, and Layers

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

• exosphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

Which level of the atmosphere do you see weather, clouds, rain, etc?

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• exosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Air pressure is measured with a

• rain gauge

• barometer

• thermometer

• wind vane

The 2 most abundant gases in the atmosphere are

• helium and nitrogen

• nitrogen and oxygen

• oxygen and helium

• argon and nitrogen

We can see meteors (falling stars) in this layer.

• exosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

Water vapor in the air is called

• humidity

• air pressure

• barometer

• oxygen

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

_______ bring sunny, dry air.

• Highs

• Lows

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

_____ bring wet, cloudy weather.

• Highs

• Lows

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The ozone layer is found in the

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere