Earth's Atmosphere Worksheet
Explore the different layers and components of Earth's atmosphere with this engaging worksheet for 3rd graders.
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Earth's Atmosphere Adventure
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. What is the blanket of air that surrounds Earth called?
ocean
atmosphere
crust
mantle
2. Which gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
oxygen
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
hydrogen
The Earth's atmosphere has different layers. Look at the image below and answer the question.

3. Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface, where we live and where weather happens?
4. The atmosphere helps to keep Earth warm, like a .
5. Plants use from the atmosphere to make their own food.
6. The atmosphere protects us from harmful rays from the sun.
True
False
7. There is no air in the atmosphere.
True
False
8. Name two things that the atmosphere does for Earth and living things.