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WorksheetsLayers of the Atmosphere 6th Grade
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the first layer of the atmosphere, starting from the surface of the Earth?
Exosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is known for its cold temperatures?
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Exosphere
Stratosphere
What does the earth's atmosphere do?
helps to keep the temperature balanced on Earth
helps UV rays to reach the Earth's surface
creates meteors in the sky
keeps ocean waters cold
What happens to the density (thickness)/air pressure of the air as you increase in altitude?
density increases
density decreases
density stays the same
density disappears
Where in the atmosphere will you find the ozone layer?
stratosphere
thermosphere
exosphere
mesosphere
Which layer in the atmosphere is the most hottest?
troposphere
thermosphere
exosphere
mesosphere
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.
Which of these layers is farthest from Earth?
thermosphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
exosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the Jet Stream?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Exosphere
Which layer are the space station and space shuttles in?
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Troposphere
