Layers of the Atmosphere

The hottest layer.

• troposphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere

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

Which layer is the outermost layer?

• troposphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere

What happens to the density (thickness)/air pressure of the air as you leave Earth?

• air gets thicker

• air gets thinner

• air stays the same

• air disappears

The only layer that contains water vapor and carbon dioxide.

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• troposphere
• mesosphere

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The most common gas in the atmosphere (78%).

• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Carbon Dioxide
• Trace gases

What two gases are found throughout all layers of the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen and carbon dioxide
• Nitrogen and oxygen
• Oxygen and carbon dioxide
• Trace gases and water vapor

What happens to the air pressure the higher up in space you go?

• the air pressure increases
• the air pressure decreases
• the air pressure stays the same
• there is no air pressure

Which statement is true?

• The troposphere has the highest temperature because of the distance from the Sun
• The troposphere has the highest pressure because gravity keeps the air down.
• The exosphere has the highest temperature because of the distance from the Sun
• The exosphere has the highest pressure because gravity keeps the air down.

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

• decreases
• increases
• stays the same

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