Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is characterized by the presence of the ozone layer and the ability

to absorb and scatter harmful UV radiation?

A) Troposphere

B) Stratosphere

C) Mesosphere

D) Thermosphere E) Exosphere

Answer: B) Stratosphere

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is known for its extremely low temperatures, reaching as low as -
90 degrees Celsius, and is also the layer in which meteors burn up upon entering the Earth's
atmosphere?

A) Troposphere

B) Stratosphere

C) Mesosphere

D) Thermosphere E) Exosphere

Answer: C) Mesosphere

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the closest to the Earth's surface and contains approximately
80% of the total mass of the atmosphere?

A) Troposphere

B) Stratosphere

C) Mesosphere

D) Thermosphere E) Exosphere

Answer: A) Troposphere

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the outermost layer and gradually transitions into outer space,
containing very low densities of gas molecules and extending thousands of kilometers above the Earth's
surface?

A) Troposphere

B) Stratosphere

C) Mesosphere
D) Thermosphere

E) Exosphere

Answer: E) Exosphere

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer, which plays a crucial role in absorbing
harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun?

A) Troposphere

B) Stratosphere

C) Mesosphere

D) Thermosphere

E) Exosphere

Answer: B) Stratosphere

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is known for its extremely high temperatures and is home to the
International Space Station (ISS)?

A) Troposphere

B) Stratosphere

C) Mesosphere

D) Thermosphere

E) Exosphere

Answer: D) Thermosphere

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is known for its extremely low temperatures and is the layer
where meteors burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere?

A) Troposphere

B) Stratosphere

C) Mesosphere

D) Thermosphere

E) Exosphere

Answer: C) Mesosphere
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is characterized by an increase in temperature with increasing
altitude due to the absorption of ultraviolet radiation by ozone?

A) Troposphere

B) Stratosphere

C) Mesosphere

D) Thermosphere

E) Exosphere

Answer: B) Stratosphere

TRUE or FALSE

True or False: The troposphere is the layer of the Earth's atmosphere closest to the surface and contains
the majority of the Earth's weather systems.

Answer: True

True or False: The mesosphere is the layer of the Earth's atmosphere where meteors burn up upon
entering the Earth's atmosphere.

Answer: True

True or False: The thermosphere is the layer of the Earth's atmosphere where the Northern Lights
(Aurora Borealis) occur.

Answer: True

True or False: The thermosphere of the Earth's atmosphere is the layer where the International Space
Station (ISS) orbits and experiences extreme temperatures, reaching up to 2,500 degrees Celsius.

Answer: True
Match the layer of the Earth's atmosphere with its corresponding characteristic:

Troposphere

Stratosphere

Mesosphere

Thermosphere

Exosphere

a. The layer closest to the Earth's surface

b. Contains the ozone layer, which helps protect against harmful UV radiation

c. The layer where meteors burn up upon entering

d. The layer where the Northern and Southern Lights occur

e. The outermost layer, gradually merging with outer space

Answer:

Troposphere - a

Stratosphere - b

Mesosphere - c

Thermosphere - d

Exosphere - e

Match the layer of the Earth's atmosphere with its corresponding characteristic, composition, and
function:

Troposphere

Stratosphere

Mesosphere

Thermosphere

Exosphere

a. Contains the ozone layer, which helps protect against harmful UV radiation. It also contains the highest
concentration of atmospheric gases.

b. The layer closest to the Earth's surface, characterized by weather phenomena and where most of the
Earth's weather occurs.
c. The layer where meteors burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere. It is also the layer with the
coldest temperatures.

d. The layer where the Northern and Southern Lights occur due to the interaction between solar
particles and the Earth's magnetic field. It is also the layer with the highest temperatures.

e. The outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere, gradually merging with outer space. It consists of
extremely low-density gases.

Answer:

Troposphere - b

Stratosphere - a

Mesosphere - c

Thermosphere - d

Exosphere - e