Exploring Atmospheric Layers

Front

Altitude of the troposphere?

Back

0 to 12 km

Front

Role of the ozone layer in protecting Earth?

Back

Absorbs harmful UV radiation from the sun.

Front

Best description of the atmosphere?

Back

Layers of gases that surround the Earth.

Front

Closest atmospheric layer to Earth's surface?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Facts about the Mesosphere:

Back

Burns up most asteroids before they reach Earth.

Front

Airplanes and jets fly in the Stratosphere.

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Layer above Stratosphere?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Where we live.

Back

troposphere

Front

Most common gas in the atmosphere (78%)

Back

Nitrogen

Front

Coldest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Mesosphere