Atmosphere

Our _________ is the layer of gases that surrounds our planet.

• ocean
• weather
• atmosphere
• ozone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where is the ozone layer, which absorbs UV radiation, located in our atmosphere?

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• mesosphere
• troposphere

In which layer of the atmosphere is the most water vapor found?

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

• stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which layer of the atmosphere would jets fly in to avoid a thunderstorm?

• troposphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

As you ascend (go up) in the troposphere what happens to the temperature?

• The temperature increases steadily

• The temperature decreases steadily

As altitude increases, air pressure....

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same

• Goes up and down

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Why is the ozone layer vital to life on Earth?

• Planes fly in the ozone layer

• It is made up of oxygen (O₂)

• It shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun

• It causes clouds to be created

This layer is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere, starting with the layer closest to Earth's surface?

• Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere

What layer of the atmosphere has the highest air pressure?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere