Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What gas makes up 78% of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is the chemical formula for ozone?

Back

O3

Front

Why does the temperature decrease in the troposphere as altitude increases?

Back

The Earth's surface absorbs heat, and it gets cooler the further you move away from it.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains most of the ozone?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

True or False: The temperature in the stratosphere warms as altitude increases.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

To absorb the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Front

At what altitude does the troposphere typically extend up to?

Back

About 8 to 15 kilometers (5 to 9 miles) above sea level.

Front

What is the temperature trend in the mesosphere?

Back

Temperature decreases with increasing altitude.

Front

What is the significance of the thermosphere?

Back

It contains a small proportion of the atmosphere's overall mass and is where the auroras occur.