Exploring the Earth's Atmosphere
A Grade 3 science worksheet to explore the layers and importance of Earth's atmosphere.
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Exploring the Earth's Atmosphere
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. The Earth's atmosphere is a blanket of that surrounds our planet.
2. The atmosphere protects us from harmful rays from the .
3. Most of our weather happens in the layer of the atmosphere called the .
4. Air is made up of different , like nitrogen and oxygen.
5. Which gas do we breathe from the atmosphere?
Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
6. What is the name of the layer of atmosphere where satellites orbit?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Exosphere
Mesosphere
7. The atmosphere helps keep the Earth warm.
True
False
8. Look at the image below. Label the layers of the atmosphere.

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9. Why is the Earth's atmosphere important for living things?
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