Layers of the Atmosphere

This layer of the atmosphere contains most of the ozone.

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

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

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

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

• troposphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• exosphere

This is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

This layer is the hottest.

• troposphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

What causes the temperature to increase in the stratosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Ozone

• Water Vapor

• carbon dioxide

As you go higher in the troposphere, the temperature _______________.

• decreases

• increases

• stays the same

• gets very hot

What is the function of the ozone layer?

• to allow UV rays to get to Earth

• to block UV rays from getting to Earth

• To keep oxygen in

• to allow meteors to get to Earth

Layer of the atmosphere most important to a meteorologist:

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5