Layers of Earth's Atmosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the one we live in?

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

Air pressure is highest in the

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

The Ionosphere and the Exosphere are part of which layer of the atmosphere?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

The ozone layer protects living things on Earth from

• visible light

• UV radiation

• carbon dioxide

The coldest layer of the atmosphere is

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

The diagram provided shows the layers of the atmosphere and some of the things found in each.

In what layer of the atmosphere does the water cycle occur?

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

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Study the graphic about the Sun's electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere.

Which of the following statements is supported by the information in the graphic?

• X-ray energy from the Sun is blocked by the Stratosphere.

• The Mesosphere blocks UV (ultraviolet) light from the Stratosphere.

• All frequencies of energy reach the Troposphere and surface.

• Visible light is not passable through the Thermosphere.

The thinnest layer of the atmosphere is...

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

The diagram provided shows temperature variations in the atmosphere.

In which layer of the atmosphere does the temperature increase the most?

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere, starting with the layer closest to Earth's surface?

• Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere