Layers of the Atmosphere
Explore the different layers of Earth's atmosphere with this worksheet, covering their characteristics and importance.
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Layers of the Atmosphere
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram below for assistance.
1. Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
2. In which layer does most of Earth's weather occur?
Stratosphere
Exosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
3. The ozone layer, which protects Earth from harmful UV radiation, is found in the .
4. The is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.
5. Satellites and the International Space Station orbit in the .
6. The temperature in the thermosphere decreases with increasing altitude.
True
False
7. Airplanes typically fly in the troposphere.
True
False
8. Briefly explain the function of the ozone layer.
9. Why is the troposphere important for life on Earth?
Match each layer of the atmosphere with its description.
10. Troposphere
a. Contains the ozone layer
11. Stratosphere
b. Where most weather occurs
12. Mesosphere
c. Meteors burn up in this layer
13. Thermosphere
d. Hottest layer, contains the ionosphere