Earth's Atmosphere Worksheet
Explore the layers and composition of Earth's atmosphere with this engaging Grade 4 science worksheet.
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Earth's Atmosphere
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which gas makes up most of Earth's atmosphere?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Hydrogen
2. Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth?
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Troposphere
Thermosphere
3. The atmosphere protects Earth from harmful rays from the .
4. Weather occurs in the layer of the atmosphere.
5. Name two important gases found in Earth's atmosphere and explain why they are important.
6. Label the layers of Earth's atmosphere in the diagram below.

7. The exosphere is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere.
True
False
8. The ozone layer is found in the troposphere.
True
False