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WorksheetsLayers of Atmosphere
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to outer space?
Mesosphere
Exosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is famously known as the 'ignition layer' because it's where meteors burn up?
Thermosphere
Mesosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere has the highest temperature?
Thermosphere
Mesosphere
What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere where the ionosphere is found?
Mesosphere
Exosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is famously known as the 'icebox'?
troposphere
mesosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is known for containing the majority of Earth's weather systems?
Mesosphere
Troposphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the boundary known as the tropopause?
Thermosphere
Troposphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is famous for housing the ozone layer?
exosphere
stratosphere
Where do most commercial airplanes fly?
Troposphere
Thermosphere
What layer of the atmosphere is responsible for the beautiful phenomenon of auroras?
Thermosphere
Troposphere
What's the average temperature in the thermosphere?
2,500°C (4,500°F) or higher
1,000°C (1,832°F) or lower
Which layer of the atmosphere is the highest?
Mesosphere
Exosphere
What gas is most commonly found in the exosphere?
Oxygen and Nitrogen
Methane and Ammonia
Where can you find the ozone layer in the atmosphere?
In the Troposphere
In the Stratosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for the beautiful light show known as auroras?
Thermosphere
Troposphere
What's the typical temperature in the thermosphere?
500°C (932°F) or lower
2,500°C (4,500°F) or higher
What is the layer of the atmosphere where the ozone layer is found?
Exosphere
Stratosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Where can you find the ionosphere in the atmosphere?
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
