Atmosphere Exploration
A Grade 5 science worksheet exploring the layers, composition, and importance of Earth's atmosphere.
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Atmosphere Exploration Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image to help you answer questions about the layers of the atmosphere.
The Earth's atmosphere is made up of several layers. Each layer has different characteristics.
1. Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface and where most weather occurs?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
2. The ozone layer, which protects us from harmful UV radiation, is found in which atmospheric layer?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Exosphere
3. The atmosphere is a blanket of that surrounds Earth.
4. Most of the Earth's weather occurs in the .
5. The atmospheric layer farthest from Earth is the .
6. The higher you go in the atmosphere, the warmer it generally gets.
True
False
7. The atmosphere protects Earth from harmful radiation and meteoroids.
True
False
8. Explain in your own words why the atmosphere is important for life on Earth.