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The layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth is the ________.
a) thermosphere
b) mesosphere
c) troposphere
d) stratosphere

The layer of atmosphere directly above the troposphere is the _________.
a) stratosphere
b) mesosphere
c) thermosphere
d) exosphere

The outermost layer of atmosphere that is farthest away from the Earth is the _______
a) mesosphere
b) exosphere
c) stratosphere
d) thermosphere

The layer in which most meteors burn up after entering Earth’s atmosphere and before reaching Earth’s surface.
a) mesosphere
b) thermosphere
c) troposphere
d) stratosphere

The layer of atmosphere that contains the ozone.
a) exosphere
b) troposphere
c) thermosphere
d) stratosphere

The layer of atmosphere in which all weather occurs.
a) troposphere
b) exosphere
c) thermosphere
d) mesosphere

The solar energy that reaches a planet is called ___________.
a) air pressure
b) atmosphere
c) insolation
d) weather

The force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it is called ________.
a) insolation
b) air pressure
c) atmosphere
d) volume

A ___________measures atmospheric pressure.
a) weather vane
b) wind mill
c) barometer
d) anemometer

True or False? Areas that are farther north or south of the Equator receive less heat energy from sunlight than areas closer to the Equator.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

True or False? Miami, Florida is farther away from the Equator than New York City.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

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