Earth's Atmosphere Worksheet
Explore the layers and composition of Earth's atmosphere with this Grade 5 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 the largest percentage of Earth's atmosphere?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Argon
2. Which layer of the atmosphere is where most weather occurs?
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Troposphere
Thermosphere
3. The ozone layer is found in the and protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
4. The is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere.
5. Air pressure is highest at sea level and decreases as you go higher in the atmosphere.
True
False
6. The atmosphere helps to regulate Earth's temperature, keeping it warm enough for life.
True
False
7. Label the layers of Earth's atmosphere in the diagram below.
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b.
c.
d.
e.
8. Why is the atmosphere important for life on Earth? Give at least two reasons.
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