Layers of the Atmosphere Worksheet

Layers of the Atmosphere

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the atmosphere layers if needed.

1. Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

2. In which layer do most weather phenomena occur?

3. The   is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere.

4. Meteors burn up in the  , protecting Earth's surface.

5. The   is where the aurora borealis and aurora australis occur due to charged particles interacting with Earth's magnetic field.

6. The temperature generally decreases as you go higher in the stratosphere.

7. The exosphere has a distinct boundary with outer space.

8. Explain the primary function of the ozone layer and in which atmospheric layer it is found.

9. Describe one characteristic of the thermosphere that makes it unique from other layers.

Match each atmospheric layer with its description.