Earth's Atmosphere Worksheet
Explore the layers, composition, and importance of Earth's atmosphere with this comprehensive Grade 7 science worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. The Earth's atmosphere is a blanket of that surrounds our planet.
2. The most abundant gas in the atmosphere is .
3. The layer of the atmosphere where most weather occurs is the .
4. The layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
1. Which of the following is NOT a major component of Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Argon
2. In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors typically burn up?
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Exosphere
1. Briefly explain the importance of the ozone layer.
1. The troposphere is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere.
True
False
2. Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, warming the Earth.
True
False
Below is a diagram of Earth's atmospheric layers. Use it to answer the following question.
1. Label the five main layers of the atmosphere on the diagram above.
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