Atmosphere and Earth Quiz

How many layers does the atmosphere have?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the layer closest to the ground called?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

Where do jets fly because it is calmer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In which layer do meteors become shooting stars and are destroyed?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

Which layer protects us from radiation and is where satellites fly?

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

What is the least dense layer of the atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

What protects us from direct sunlight in the Troposphere?

• Ozone layer

• Clouds

• Particles

• Magnetosphere

What protects us from ultraviolet radiation in the Stratosphere?

• Clouds

• Ozone layer

• Particles

• Magnetosphere

What does the Exosphere use to protect us from solar wind?

• Ozone layer

• Clouds

• Magnetosphere

• Particles

How long does the Earth's rotation on its axis take?

• One hour

• One day

• One week

• One month

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6