Scientists divide the atmosphere up into 4 or 5 distinct layers, as follows. Students may research different facts about each layer of the atmosphere and write what they find on the provided blank lines. This tenuous portion of the earths atmosphere extends outward until it interacts with the solar wind. Most meteorologists can predict weather by studying pressure changes. Teacher sheet 2 draw the stratosphere, which is the second layer of the atmosphere.
Earths atmosphere the atmosphere is the thin envelope of gas molecules surrounding the earth. After the do now, i want to give students the chance to construct the layers of the atmosphere absent any real prior knowledge. Draw or glue pictures to help indicate what happens here. The atmosphere layers of the atmosphere this section describes the four main layers of the atmosphere. The layer closest to the earth is called the troposphere. Table 1 contains the average temperature readings at various altitudes in the earths atmosphere. Start studying define and draw a diagram of the 5 layers of the atmosphere.
The troposphere or lower atmosphere is in contact with the earths surface, and is about 8 km high at the poles and 16 km at the equator. Starting from ground level, the layers include the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere. A common tool that measures air pressure is a barometer. The atmosphere is concentrated at the earths surface and rapidly thins as you move upward, blending with space at about 100 miles above sea level. Layers of the atmosphere the atmosphere has a definite impact upon weather patterns and changes. In this layers of the atmosphere lesson students plot data points and determine where the layers begin and end based on their reading material. This lapbook is a fun hands on activity for students to use in their interactive notebooks. Layers of the atmosphere activity worksheet for 7th 9th. Virtual ballooning to explore the atmosphere activity ucar.
The etegcc modules are comprehensive educational activities designed to increase student. As you go higher in altitude, air pressure falls decreases. The layers of the atmosphere have distinguishing features. The four layers the earth is composed of four different layers. The atmosphere can be divided into five layers according to the diversity of temperature and density. Youll be asked several multiplechoice questions about these layers, including their locations and temperatures. The upper boundaries between these layers are known as the tropopause, the. To discover how the atmosphere can be divided into layers based on temperature changes at different heights, by making a graph. Troposphere from ground level up to somewhere between 8 and 16 km 5 and 10 miles, or 26,000 to 53,000 feet, depending on latitude and season. Mar 11, 20 layers of the atmosphere the atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the planet and makes conditions on earth suitable for living things. Choose the layer in column b that best matches the description in column a, and write your answer in the space provided. Which of the four layers of the atmosphere is the thinnest. The layers in the image are not to scale with the image of the earth.
Define and draw a diagram of the 5 layers of the atmosphere. Chapter 15 reinforcement worksheet earths amazing atmosphere. Layers of the atmosphere while there are no exact boundaries within the atmosphere, it is divided into layers based on temperature and pressure. The earths atmosphere contains air particles, as well as water particles which form clouds. Label the four layers of the atmosphere on the diagram on the next. Topics youll be assessed on include the number of layers in. Atmosphere is usually divided into four layers called the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and the thermosphere fig. The exosphere, which is above the thermosphere, is not shown in the diagram. Most of our weather takes place within the troposphere, a layer extending 30 km above the earths surface. Layers of the earths atmosphere worksheet includes. Students will be able to graph and describe the reason that the atmospheric layers begin and end at certain altitudes. High pressure usually means good weather, and low pressure usually means bad weather. For this layers of the atmosphere worksheet, students paste labels for each layer of the atmosphere on a diagram and they add pictures of objects that belong in each layer.
Earths atmosphere extends more than 1,000 kilometers above earths surface. Label the different layers of the atmosphere and the separating boundaries between each layer. This 14page printable packet can be used as a complete topical unit study on the earths atmosphere. This layer holds almost all of the water vapor in the atmosphere, as well as almost 34 of its mass. Plot this data on the graph on the worksheet, and connect adjacent points with a smooth curve. Use the following links to fill out the worksheet on the back of this page. Exploring the environment global climate change etegcc modules developed by the center for educational technologies at wheeling jesuit university includes six new global climate change problembased learning modules funded through a cooperative agreement with nasa. Diagram of atmosphere layers ucar center for science. Important variable gases are carbon dioxide, water vapor, and ozone. The earths atmosphere is divided into layers based on the vertical profile of. Most of the mass 80% of the atmosphere is here and essentially all weather occurs in the. This lesson is designed to expose students to the 5 layers of earths atmosphere. The ozone is between the stratosphere and the mesosphere. Atmosphere worksheet nick williams san marin science.
It contains 80 % of the total mass of the atmosphere. The exosphere is the uppermost layer, where the atmosphere thins out and merges with interplanetary space. Atmosphere and elevation notes the troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Layers of the atmosphere the troposphere is where all the weather occurs. You will receive your score and answers at the end. Lower layers of the atmosphere are denser and have more air pressure than upper layers. Layers of the atmosphere virginia department of education. Layers of the atmosphere worksheet teaching science. List the four major layers of the earths atmosphere, in order, from the surface to space. This diagram illustrates some of the features and phenomena found in the various layers of earths atmosphere.
The atmosphere can be divided into four layers based on temperature variations. Atmospheric structure c o o r d i n a t e d s c i e n c e 1 background. This is also where all living things are found and where all weather occurs. They answer questions about the main layers, they determine their thickness and they compare each layer. Diagram of atmosphere layers ucar center for science education. At one time the atmosphere was once considered to be nothing more than a column of air that extends to an altitude about 500 km above the earths surface.
Then, use the directions below to label the diagram of the earths atmosphere on the next page. Without our atmosphere, there would be no life on earth. Interactive layered flip book requires by 11 paper includes. Layers and gases of the atmosphere matching and searchaword puzzle worksheet and answer key the puzzling atmosphere crossword puzzle and answer key 4page handson activity. As you rise up through the atmosphere, air pressure and temperature change dramatically. Five different layers of the atmosphere lesson plan, earth. Trace gases make up the remaining 1% of the atmosphere. This is very much an exercise in them creating a working model of the atmosphere that they will edit as the lesson progresses this is just the initial draft, which theyre constructing based upon the data table available in the layers of atmosphere diagram.
The main sources of oxygen in the atmosphere are plants and trees. Sixth grade lesson the layers of the atmosphere betterlesson. Virtual ballooning to explore the atmosphere activity. The amount of oxygen in the atmosphere is about 21% and all living beings use oxygen present in the atmosphere for breathing. Layers of the atmosphere earths atmosphere is divided into several different atmospheric layers extending from earths surface outward. Finally, write and answers questions 14 on the diagram page and 512 located on this page. Most of the mass 80% of the atmosphere is here and essentially all weather occurs in the troposphere.
The temperatures can rise to 1,500 degrees celsius, but it would not feel warm because of the low air pressure in this layer. This%text%is%derivative%from%content%onwindows%to%the%universe% 2010,% national%earth%science%teachers%association. The outer core and inner core are even hotter with pressures so great you would be squeezed into a ball smaller than a. Print the layers of the atmosphere reading comprehension passage and questions see below students should read the passage silently, then answer the questions. You should place eight words on your graph in the correct locations. Improve your science knowledge with free questions in label earth layers and thousands of other science skills. Scientists divided the atmosphere into four layers according to temperature. Once assembled your students will love that it will actually look like the layers of the atmosphere lined up in the order from the earth. Eighth grade lesson layers of the atmosphere betterlesson. Read and download pdf ebook layers of the atmosphere worksheet graph answers at online ebook library. Above this layer is the stratosphere, followed by the mesosphere, then the thermosphere. Its symbol is 0 3 because it is made of three oxygen atoms.
Use the earths atmosphere diagram to answer the following questions on your own paper. Scientists divide earths atmosphere into four main layers classified according to changes in temperature. The atmosphere is made of several layers shown in the diagram below. Provide pictures stickers work well of objects that can be found in the different layers. Have students make models in their small groups, rather than individually. Powerpoint presentation outlining some key features of the layers of the atmosphere. It is a layer of gases that are retained by the earths gravity. This layers of the atmosphere activity worksheet is suitable for 7th 9th grade. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Teachers may also use the text as part of a classroom lesson plan. The crust is the layer that you live on, and it is the most widely studied and understood. Sep 20, 2015 recorded with screencastify, the screen video recorder for chrome. Layers of the atmosphere worksheet the atmosphere merges. Use this quizworksheet combo to help you test your understanding of the atmospheres layers. This is also where the ozone is found, which absorbs ultraviolet radiation. The mantle is much hotter and has the ability to flow. Variable gases, as their name suggests, vary in concentration.
List the layers in order from closest to the ground to farthest from the ground. Atmosphere our planet is surrounded by a layer of gases called the atmosphere. In this layer temperature normally decreases with height. Have students label a diagram depicting the layers of the earths atmosphere before making their models and then use this diagram as a rough draft or plan for their model. Learners analyze how the atmosphere can be divided into layers based on temperature changes. The very lowest layer, which contains 90% of the atmosphere s mass, is called the troposphere.
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