Atmosphere Exploration
A worksheet for 6th graders to explore the layers and composition of Earth's atmosphere.
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Atmosphere Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the atmosphere layers as needed.
1. Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
2. What gas makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere?
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Argon
3. The ozone layer is found in the troposphere.
True
False
4. The thermosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.
True
False
5. Most of Earth's weather occurs in the .
6. The protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Use the diagram below to answer the following questions.
7. Label the four main layers of the atmosphere on the diagram above.
8. In which layer do meteors burn up?
9. Explain why the atmosphere is important for life on Earth.