Atmosphere

Question 1

What are the four layers of the Earth’s atmosphere?

Answer 1

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Troposphere

Question 3

True or False: The stratosphere contains the ozone layer.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Answer 4

To absorb harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the layer where most weather phenomena occur.

Answer 5

Troposphere

Question 6

What is the temperature trend in the troposphere as altitude increases?

Answer 6

Temperature decreases with altitude.

Question 7

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for its strong winds and jet streams?

Answer 7

Stratosphere

Question 8

True or False: The mesosphere is where most meteors burn up upon entering the Earth’s atmosphere.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the highest layer of the Earth’s atmosphere?

Answer 9

Thermosphere

Question 10

In which layer does the temperature increase with altitude?

Answer 10

Thermosphere

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which layer extends from about 10 km to 50 km above the Earth’s surface? A) Troposphere B) Stratosphere C) Mesosphere

Answer 11

B) Stratosphere

Question 12

What layer is located between the stratosphere and the thermosphere?

Answer 12

Mesosphere

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the layer where temperatures can reach up to 2,500 °C.

Answer 13

Thermosphere

Question 14

True or False: The troposphere is the thickest layer of the atmosphere.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the main characteristic of the thermosphere?

Answer 15

It has very high temperatures and low density.

Question 16

Which atmospheric layer is directly above the troposphere?

Answer 16

Stratosphere

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which layer starts at about 50 km above the Earth’s surface? A) Stratosphere B) Mesosphere C) Troposphere

Answer 17

B) Mesosphere

Question 18

What is the altitude range of the troposphere?

Answer 18

0 to about 10 km above the Earth’s surface.

Question 19

What phenomenon primarily occurs in the mesosphere?

Answer 19

Meteor burning.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The ________ layer is characterized by the presence of the ionosphere.

Answer 20

Thermosphere

Question 21

True or False: The temperature in the mesosphere decreases with altitude.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What layer is known for containing the highest concentration of ozone?

Answer 22

Stratosphere

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which layer is responsible for the auroras? A) Stratosphere B) Mesosphere C) Thermosphere

Answer 23

C) Thermosphere

Question 24

What is the primary gas found in the troposphere?

Answer 24

Nitrogen.

Question 25

What is the altitude range of the stratosphere?

Answer 25

10 km to about 50 km above the Earth’s surface.

Question 26

True or False: The thermosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

Answer 26

False