Layers of the Atmosphere

Which atmosphere layer protects living things from the sun's UV radiation?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

In which atmosphere layer does weather occur?

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which atmosphere layer contains the ozone layer?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

Which atmosphere layer contains the Aurora Borealis?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

Generally, as altitude increases, what happens to air pressure?

• It increases.

• It decreases.

• It stays the same.

• It changes within each atmosphere layer.

The hottest layer of the atmosphere:

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the LEAST DENSE layer of the atmosphere?

• exosphere

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

Starting FROM YOUR FRONT YARD, what is the 3rd layer up?

• exosphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

Going from outer space towards Stiles, what is the 2nd layer in called?

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

What is layer 4 called?

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere