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Earth's Atmosphere Worksheet

Explore the different layers and components of Earth's atmosphere with this engaging worksheet for 3rd graders.

Grade 3 Science Earth & Space ScienceEarth's Atmosphere
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Earth's AtmosphereScienceGrade 3Layers of Atmosphere
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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?

a

ocean

b

atmosphere

c

crust

d

mantle

2. Which gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

a

oxygen

b

carbon dioxide

c

nitrogen

d

hydrogen

The Earth's atmosphere has different layers. Look at the image below and answer the question.

Layers of the Atmosphere

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.

T

True

F

False

7. There is no air in the atmosphere.

T

True

F

False

8. Name two things that the atmosphere does for Earth and living things.