Earth's Atmosphere

Worksheet by Chris Rizzotti
Earth's Atmosphere Grade 6 worksheet preview
Subjects
Science
Grades
Grade 6
Language
ENG
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Label the Layers of the Atmosphere Using the following words, write the name of each layer in the correct spot.exospheremesospherestratospherethermospheretroposphere troposphere stratosphere mesosphere thermosphere exosphere Look at each of these facts, and then categorize them into the correct atmospheric layer. Troposphere Layer closest to the Earth Weather occurs here The layer humans live in Stratosphere Home to the ozone layer Mesosphere Coldest layer Protects the Earth from meteors Thermosphere Warmest layer Auroras occur here Exosphere Outermost layer Interpret this graph. Describe what happens to the air temperature as altitude increases. Which layer is the coldest? Warmest? Interpret this graph. Describe what happens to the air pressure as altitude increases? How does gravity affect air pressure? Draw a picture that illustrates the role of the ozone layer in Earth's atmosphere.

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