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Layers of Atmosphere

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

2.

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to outer space?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Exosphere

3.

Which layer of the atmosphere is famously known as the 'ignition layer' because it's where meteors burn up?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Mesosphere

4.

Which layer of the atmosphere has the highest temperature?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Mesosphere

5.

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere where the ionosphere is found?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Exosphere

6.

Which layer of the atmosphere is famously known as the 'icebox'?

a)

troposphere

b)

mesosphere

7.

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for containing the majority of Earth's weather systems?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Troposphere

8.

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Troposphere

9.

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the boundary known as the tropopause?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Troposphere

10.

Which layer of the atmosphere is famous for housing the ozone layer?

a)

exosphere

b)

stratosphere

11.

Where do most commercial airplanes fly?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Thermosphere

12.

What layer of the atmosphere is responsible for the beautiful phenomenon of auroras?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Troposphere

13.

What's the average temperature in the thermosphere?

a)

2,500°C (4,500°F) or higher

b)

1,000°C (1,832°F) or lower

14.

Which layer of the atmosphere is the highest?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Exosphere

15.

What gas is most commonly found in the exosphere?

a)

Oxygen and Nitrogen

b)

Methane and Ammonia

16.

Where can you find the ozone layer in the atmosphere?

a)

In the Troposphere

b)

In the Stratosphere

17.

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for the beautiful light show known as auroras?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Troposphere

18.

What's the typical temperature in the thermosphere?

a)

500°C (932°F) or lower

b)

2,500°C (4,500°F) or higher

19.

What is the layer of the atmosphere where the ozone layer is found?

a)

Exosphere

b)

Stratosphere

20.

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Troposphere

21.

Where can you find the ionosphere in the atmosphere?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Thermosphere