Let's solve the worksheet step by step.
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Q.1: Label the diagram of the layers of the atmosphere
We are given the following keywords to use:
- Stratosphere
- Thermosphere
- Troposphere
- Mesosphere
- Ozone layer
And we have a diagram with altitude ranges:
1.
0 to 12 km → This is the
Troposphere
- The lowest layer, where weather occurs and airplanes fly.
- Contains most of the Earth’s air mass.
2.
12 km to 50 km → This is the
Stratosphere
- Contains the
Ozone Layer, which absorbs UV radiation.
- Jet planes often fly in the lower part of this layer.
3.
50 km to 80 km → This is the
Mesosphere
- The coldest layer; meteors burn up here (shown as fireballs in the image).
4.
80 km to 700 km → This is the
Thermosphere
- Very high temperatures due to absorption of solar radiation.
- Satellites orbit in this region.
5.
700 km to 10,000 km → This is the
Exosphere
- Outermost layer, gradually fading into space.
- Particles can escape into space.
6.
Ozone layer → This is not a separate layer but a region within the
Stratosphere (specifically around 20–50 km altitude). So it should be labeled
inside the Stratosphere.
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✔ Correct Labels:
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0 to 12 km:
Troposphere
-
12 km to 50 km:
Stratosphere (and include
Ozone layer inside this section)
-
50 km to 80 km:
Mesosphere
-
80 km to 700 km:
Thermosphere
-
700 km to 10,000 km:
Exosphere
> 💡 Note: The
Ozone layer is not a full atmospheric layer but a region within the
stratosphere where ozone concentration is highest. It should be labeled in the
Stratosphere section.
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Q.2: True or False
Let’s evaluate each statement:
1.
"Ozone is a gas made up of four oxygen atoms."
✘ False
- Ozone is
O₃, meaning it consists of
three oxygen atoms, not four.
- Four oxygen atoms would form
O₄, which is not stable under normal conditions.
✔ Answer: F
2.
"In addition to Earth, many of the other planets in the Solar System have atmospheres."
✔ True
- Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and even some moons (like Titan) have atmospheres.
✔ Answer: T
3.
"The main function of the ozone layer is to shield the Earth from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun."
✔ True
- The ozone layer absorbs most of the Sun’s harmful
UV-B and UV-C radiation, protecting life on Earth.
✔ Answer: T
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✔ Final Answers:
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Q.1: Labeled Diagram
From bottom to top:
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0 to 12 km:
Troposphere
-
12 km to 50 km:
Stratosphere (with
Ozone layer labeled inside)
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50 km to 80 km:
Mesosphere
-
80 km to 700 km:
Thermosphere
-
700 km to 10,000 km:
Exosphere
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Q.2: True/False
1.
F
2.
T
3.
T
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