35 G6 5 ideas | layers of atmosphere, earth atmosphere, earth layers - Free Printable

Let’s solve this step by step.

We are asked to:
1. Identify each layer of the atmosphere (from closest to Earth outward): troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere.
2. Match each number (1–4) with the correct description for that layer.
3. Drag the diagrams (airplane, cloud/rain, TV/satellite, shooting stars/meteors) into the correct layer boxes.

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Step 1: Know the order of atmospheric layers from Earth upward:

- Troposphere → closest to Earth (where we live, weather happens)
- Stratosphere → above troposphere (has ozone layer, planes fly here sometimes)
- Mesosphere → above stratosphere (meteors burn up here)
- Thermosphere → farthest out (satellites orbit here, very thin air)

So from bottom (closest to Earth) to top:

Layer 1 (bottom): Troposphere
Layer 2: Stratosphere
Layer 3: Mesosphere
Layer 4 (top): Thermosphere

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Step 2: Match numbers to descriptions:

Look at the table:

1 → Very little oxygen → This is true in the thermosphere (highest layer, air is super thin)
2 → Closer to Earth → That’s the troposphere (lowest layer)
3 → Airplanes → Most commercial planes fly in the stratosphere (to avoid turbulence and save fuel)
4 → Internet satellites → Satellites orbit in the thermosphere or higher — but since thermosphere is the highest labeled layer, it fits here.

Wait — let’s double-check:

Actually, some sources say satellites are in the exosphere (above thermosphere), but since only 4 layers are given, and thermosphere is the outermost, we’ll assign “Internet satellites” to thermosphere.

Also, “Very little oxygen” — yes, thermosphere has extremely low density, so very little oxygen.

“Closer to Earth” — definitely troposphere.

“Airplanes” — most fly in lower stratosphere or upper troposphere, but commonly associated with stratosphere in school lessons.

So:

- Troposphere → #2 (Closer to Earth)
- Stratosphere → #3 (Airplanes)
- Mesosphere → ? Let’s see what’s left.
- Thermosphere → #1 (Very little oxygen) and #4 (Internet satellites)

But wait — each layer gets ONE number? The instruction says: “place the number with a description that represents each layer.” So one number per layer.

Looking again at the diagram: there are 4 red boxes on the left (for layer names) and 4 white boxes on the right (for numbers). So each layer gets one name and one number.

So we must assign one unique number to each layer.

Let’s reassign carefully:

Descriptions:

1. Very little oxygen → Thermosphere (outermost, almost vacuum)
2. Closer to Earth → Troposphere (lowest)
3. Airplanes → Stratosphere (commonly taught as where jets fly)
4. Internet satellites → Thermosphere? But then two things for thermosphere? No — maybe “Internet satellites” goes with thermosphere, and “very little oxygen” also describes thermosphere — but we can only pick one per layer.

Wait — perhaps “Very little oxygen” is meant for mesosphere? Let’s think scientifically:

Actually, oxygen decreases as you go up, but even in mesosphere there’s still some. Thermosphere has extremely low density — so “very little oxygen” best fits thermosphere.

But if we have to assign one number per layer, and “Internet satellites” also belongs to thermosphere — conflict.

Perhaps the intended matching is:

- Troposphere: #2 (Closer to Earth) + cloud/rain diagram
- Stratosphere: #3 (Airplanes) + airplane diagram
- Mesosphere: ??? What’s left? Shooting stars (meteors burn up here) — but no number directly says that.
- Thermosphere: #1 (Very little oxygen) and #4 (Internet satellites) — again conflict.

Wait — look at the diagrams provided:

There are four small images:

- Airplane → goes with stratosphere
- Cloud with rain/lightning → goes with troposphere (weather)
- TV monitor → probably represents satellite TV / internet satellites → goes with thermosphere
- Shooting stars / meteors → goes with mesosphere (they burn up there)

And the numbers:

1. Very little oxygen → thermosphere
2. Closer to Earth → troposphere
3. Airplanes → stratosphere
4. Internet satellites → thermosphere? Again same issue.

Ah — perhaps “Internet satellites” is meant to be matched with thermosphere, and “Very little oxygen” is also thermosphere — but we can’t put two numbers in one box.

Unless... maybe I misread. Let me check the original instruction:

> Then place the number with a description that represents each layer.

It doesn’t say one number per layer — but looking at the diagram, there are 4 white squares on the right side, one next to each layer arc. So likely, one number per layer.

Similarly, 4 red boxes on left for layer names.

So we need to assign:

For each of the 4 layers (from bottom to top):

- Name (troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere)
- One number (1,2,3,4) that best describes it
- One diagram (airplane, cloud, TV, meteors) that shows what happens there

Let’s map it properly:

Bottom layer (closest to Earth):

→ Name: Troposphere
→ Number: 2 (“Closer to Earth”)
→ Diagram: Cloud with rain (weather happens here)

Next layer up:

→ Name: Stratosphere
→ Number: 3 (“Airplanes”)
→ Diagram: Airplane (jets fly here)

Next:

→ Name: Mesosphere
→ What number? Left are 1 and 4.
“Very little oxygen” — not really, mesosphere still has some.
“Internet satellites” — no, they’re higher.
But we have the meteor diagram — which belongs here.
Is there a number that matches? Not directly.
Perhaps “Very little oxygen” is acceptable for mesosphere? Or maybe the numbering is flexible.

Wait — let’s list all assignments clearly:

Layer | Name | Best Number | Best Diagram
------|------|-------------|------------
1 (lowest) | Troposphere | 2 (Closer to Earth) | Cloud/Rain
2 | Stratosphere | 3 (Airplanes) | Airplane
3 | Mesosphere | ? | Meteors/Shooting Stars
4 (highest) | Thermosphere | 1 (Very little oxygen) OR 4 (Internet satellites) | TV (satellites)

Problem: Two good candidates for thermosphere: #1 and #4.

But note: “Internet satellites” — while many are in exosphere, for educational purposes, thermosphere is often used. Also, “Very little oxygen” is more accurate for thermosphere than mesosphere.

What about mesosphere? What number could fit?

Actually, upon second thought, “Very little oxygen” might be intended for mesosphere — because by the time you reach mesosphere, air is already very thin. But technically, thermosphere is thinner.

However, in many elementary curricula, they simplify:

- Troposphere: weather, closest
- Stratosphere: planes, ozone
- Mesosphere: meteors burn up
- Thermosphere: satellites, auroras, very hot but sparse molecules

And “very little oxygen” — since oxygen is part of air, and air thins out, it’s true for both meso and thermo, but especially thermo.

But we have to choose one number per layer.

Perhaps the intended match is:

- Troposphere: #2
- Stratosphere: #3
- Mesosphere: #1 (Very little oxygen) — accepting that it's somewhat true
- Thermosphere: #4 (Internet satellites)

That leaves “Very little oxygen” for mesosphere — which is not ideal, but possible for simplification.

Alternatively, swap:

- Mesosphere: no direct number, but we have to use #1 or #4.
- Thermosphere: #1 and #4 both fit, but we can only pick one.

Wait — look back at the user’s image description: the numbers are listed as:

1 Very little oxygen
2 Closer to Earth
3 Airplanes
4 Internet satellites

And the diagrams are separate.

In the diagram, there are 4 white boxes on the right — one for each layer — so we put one number in each.

Similarly, 4 red boxes on left for layer names.

And we drag the 4 small images into the layers.

So let’s finalize based on standard educational material:

Standard assignment:

- Troposphere:
- Name: Troposphere
- Number: 2 (Closer to Earth)
- Image: Cloud with rain (weather)

- Stratosphere:
- Name: Stratosphere
- Number: 3 (Airplanes)
- Image: Airplane

- Mesosphere:
- Name: Mesosphere
- Number: ? Only 1 and 4 left. "Very little oxygen" is better for thermosphere, but let's see — actually, in mesosphere, temperature drops and air is thin, but oxygen is still present. However, for school level, they might assign "Very little oxygen" to mesosphere to distinguish from lower layers.
- Image: Shooting stars (meteors burn up here)

- Thermosphere:
- Name: Thermosphere
- Number: 4 (Internet satellites) — since satellites orbit here
- Image: TV (representing satellite communication)

Then what about "Very little oxygen"? It should go to thermosphere, but we assigned #4 to it.

Conflict remains.

Perhaps "Very little oxygen" is for thermosphere, and "Internet satellites" is also for thermosphere — but we can't put two numbers.

Unless the task allows multiple, but the diagram suggests one per layer.

Another idea: maybe "Internet satellites" is not for thermosphere — some satellites are in lower orbits, but generally, communication satellites are in geostationary orbit, which is in exosphere, but again, for this worksheet, thermosphere is the highest.

I recall that in some textbooks, the mesosphere is described as having very little air, so "very little oxygen" could be assigned to mesosphere.

Let me search my knowledge:

- Troposphere: ~80% of atmosphere's mass, plenty of oxygen
- Stratosphere: less dense, but still breathable if you had pressure suit? No, not really, but oxygen is present.
- Mesosphere: air is very thin, pressure is low, oxygen concentration is low relative to sea level.
- Thermosphere: extremely low density, individual atoms, so "very little oxygen" in terms of amount.

But for simplicity in grades 3-6, they might say:

- Troposphere: where we live, weather
- Stratosphere: planes fly here
- Mesosphere: meteors burn up, very cold, thin air
- Thermosphere: satellites, very hot, very thin air

So "very little oxygen" could apply to both meso and thermo, but perhaps they intend it for thermosphere.

Given that, and since "Internet satellites" is explicitly mentioned, and thermosphere is where satellites are placed in such diagrams, I think:

Final decision:

From bottom to top:

Layer 1 (closest to Earth):
- Name: Troposphere
- Number: 2 (Closer to Earth)
- Image: Cloud with rain

Layer 2:
- Name: Stratosphere
- Number: 3 (Airplanes)
- Image: Airplane

Layer 3:
- Name: Mesosphere
- Number: 1 (Very little oxygen) — accepting this as "thin air" for educational purpose
- Image: Shooting stars/meteors

Layer 4 (farthest):
- Name: Thermosphere
- Number: 4 (Internet satellites)
- Image: TV (satellite dish or screen representing satellite comms)

This uses all numbers and all images.

"Very little oxygen" for mesosphere is a bit of a stretch, but in context, it's the best fit since thermosphere gets "satellites".

Some might argue that "very little oxygen" is better for thermosphere, but then what number for mesosphere? There is no other option.

Perhaps the worksheet expects:

- Thermosphere: #1 and #4, but since only one box, maybe they want #4 for satellites, and #1 is for mesosphere.

I think for the sake of completing the task, we'll go with:

Order from Earth outward:

1. Troposphere — #2 — cloud/rain
2. Stratosphere — #3 — airplane
3. Mesosphere — #1 — meteors
4. Thermosphere — #4 — TV/satellite

Yes.

Now, for the red boxes on the left: those are for writing the layer names. From bottom to top: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere.

White boxes on the right: for the numbers. From bottom to top: 2, 3, 1, 4.

Diagrams to drag:

- Bottom layer (troposphere): cloud with rain
- Second layer (stratosphere): airplane
- Third layer (mesosphere): shooting stars
- Top layer (thermosphere): TV

Perfect.

So final answer:

The layers from closest to Earth to farthest:

- First (bottom) layer: Troposphere, number 2, diagram: cloud with rain
- Second layer: Stratosphere, number 3, diagram: airplane
- Third layer: Mesosphere, number 1, diagram: shooting stars
- Fourth (top) layer: Thermosphere, number 4, diagram: TV

Now, to write the final answer as requested.

Final Answer:
From bottom to top (closest to Earth to farthest):

- Layer name: Troposphere, Number: 2, Diagram: Cloud with rain
- Layer name: Stratosphere, Number: 3, Diagram: Airplane
- Layer name: Mesosphere, Number: 1, Diagram: Shooting stars
- Layer name: Thermosphere, Number: 4, Diagram: TV