Layers of the Atmosphere

Where ALL weather takes place.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• All of the above.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Meteors burn up in this layer.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• All of the above.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Auroras and Northern Lights occur here.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• All of the above.

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

Where would you find the ozone layer?

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere

Where would you find the ozone layer?

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere

"Meso" means _____________.

• turning or changing

• middle

• heat

• messy

Which is the coldest layer?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere