WorksheetsEarth's Atmosphere Study Guide
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 6hrs 30mins
Which atmospheric layer has the greatest air pressure and density of all the layers?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Fill in the blank: The stratosphere contains the ________ layer.
A) Ozone
B) Water
C) Dust
D) Ice
Fill in the blank: The mesosphere is known for having the ________ temps in Earth's atmosphere.
Coldest
Hottest
Mildest
Wettest
Fill in the blank: Meteoroids burn up in the ________.
A) Mesosphere
B) Troposphere
C) Stratosphere
D) Thermosphere
Fill in the blank: The troposphere extends about ________ kilometers from Earth's surface.
15
50
85
100
Fill in the blank: The temperature in the mesosphere can be as cold as ________ degrees Celsius.
-90
0
50
100
Which atmospheric layer has the hottest temperature, reaching up to 2,000 degrees Celsius?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
Exosphere
The thermosphere extends out from the Earth's surface to how many kilometers?
400 km
500 km
600 km
700 km
Which of the following is a fact about the thermosphere?
It has the highest air pressure
Aurora Borealis occurs here
It is the coldest layer
It contains the ozone layer.
The International Space Station is located in which atmospheric layer?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
Exosphere
The exosphere extends out from the Earth's surface to how many kilometers?
8,000 km
9,000 km
10,000 km
11,000 km
The ionosphere overlaps which layers?
A) Troposphere and Stratosphere
B) Stratosphere and Mesosphere
C) Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere
D) Mesosphere and Thermosphere
The thermosphere is the _______ layer from Earth's surface.
closest
second closest
third closest
fourth closest
How does the atmosphere contribute to the water cycle?
By holding large amounts of water vapor
By absorbing sunlight
By reflecting solar radiation
By producing oxygen
Meteoroids and other space debris burn up in which layer of the atmosphere?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Label the layer of the atmosphere.
Thermosphere
Troposphere
Exosphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Identify which layer of Earth's atmosphere you would most likely find each:
mesosphere
troposphere
stratosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?
Thermosphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Troposphere
The mixture of gases that surround Earth
altitude
atmosphere
oxygen
nitrogen
What gas occurs in the largest amount in the atmosphere?
nitrogen
oxygen
carbon dioxide
argon
The height from the ground
atmosphere
nitrogen
Karman line
altitude
Match the following
Highest layer, thinnest air.
Exosphere.
Hottest layer.
Thermosphere.
Coldest layer.
Mesosphere.
Where planes fly.
Stratosphere.
Breathable air and weather. Most dense.
Troposphere.
