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Layers of the Atmosphere

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Question 1

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The order of the layers of the atmosphere from earth to outer space is

A  Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere

B  Troposphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

C  Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere

D  Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Question 2

2.

In which layer is the highest concentration of gas particles found?

A   Thermosphere

B   Mesosphere

C   Troposphere

D  Exosphere

Question 3

3.

The layers are divided based on ________________________________.

A  how they look

B  temperature and the number of meteors

C  density and gas particles

D  temperature and density

Question 4

4.

Starting in the Troposphere, as you increase altitude, the temperatures of the layers of the atmosphere could best be described as ____________________________. (Use the temperature/altitude graph below to help you!)

A  Constant

B  Alternating between decreasing and increasing

C  Decreasing

D  Alternating between increasing and decreasing

Question 5

5.

The majority of weather occurs in _____________________________.

A   the Exosphere

B   all the layers

C   the Troposphere

D   all the layers except for the Thermosphere