Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere where satellites orbit?

Back

Exosphere

Front

In which atmospheric layer does the Aurora Borealis occur?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for all weather events?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Why is the ozone layer important for life on Earth?

Back

It shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.

Front

What are the main layers of the atmosphere in order from the surface of the Earth?

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

Front

What is the temperature trend in the troposphere as altitude increases?

Back

The temperature decreases with increasing altitude.

Front

What is the primary function of the stratosphere?

Back

To contain the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

Front

What is the significance of the mesosphere?

Back

It is the layer where most meteoroids burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.

Front

What happens to temperature in the thermosphere as altitude increases?

Back

The temperature increases with altitude due to the absorption of high-energy radiation.