Layers of the Atmosphere Quiz

Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the atmosphere from the Earth’s surface upwards?

• A) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• B) Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

• C) Troposphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere

• D) Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Troposphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer that helps protect us from the sun’s harmful UV radiation?

• A) Troposphere

• B) Stratosphere

• C) Mesosphere

• D) Thermosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere do weather events like clouds, rain, and storms occur?

• A) Stratosphere

• B) Mesosphere

• C) Troposphere

• D) Thermosphere

The thermosphere is known for its high temperatures. What causes this?

• A) The layer is closest to the sun.

• B) Solar radiation is absorbed by oxygen and nitrogen molecules.

• C) It contains a lot of water vapor.

• D) It has more ozone than other layers.

The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere. What happens in this layer?

• A) Airplanes fly.

• B) Most weather phenomena occur.

• C) Satellites orbit the Earth.

• D) The ozone layer is found.

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the highest concentration of gases that we breathe?

• A) Stratosphere

• B) Mesosphere

• C) Troposphere

• D) Exosphere

Which layer is known for the phenomenon called “auroras” (Northern and Southern Lights)?

• A) Mesosphere

• B) Exosphere

• C) Thermosphere

• D) Troposphere

As altitude increases, what generally happens to the temperature in the stratosphere?

• A) It increases

• B) It stays the same

• C) It decreases

• D) It fluctuates rapidly

What is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere called?

• A) Tropopause

• B) Mesopause

• C) Stratopause

• D) Thermopause

Which layer of the atmosphere has the lowest density of air molecules?

• A) Mesosphere

• B) Exosphere

• C) Stratosphere

• D) Troposphere