Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

Where will you find the ozone layer? Options: stratosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, mesosphere

Back

stratosphere

Front

Where weather occurs.

Back

troposphere

Front

The only layer that contains water vapor and carbon dioxide.

Back

troposphere

Front

Where do we live? Options: stratosphere, thermosphere, troposphere, mesosphere

Back

troposphere

Front

The most common gas in the atmosphere (78%).

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What two gases are found throughout all layers of the atmosphere? Options: Nitrogen and carbon dioxide, Nitrogen and oxygen, Oxygen and carbon dioxide, Trace gases and water vapor

Back

Nitrogen and oxygen

Front

What happens to the air pressure the higher up in space you go?

Back

the air pressure decreases

Front

Which statement is true? Options: The troposphere has the highest temperature because of the distance from the Sun, The troposphere has the highest pressure because gravity keeps the air down., The exosphere has the highest temperature because of the distance from the Sun, The exosphere has the highest pressure because gravity keeps the air down.

Back

The troposphere has the highest pressure because gravity keeps the air down.

Front

As you go higher in the troposphere, the temperature _______________.

Back

decreases

Front

What gas is important for weather to occur in the troposphere? Options: Argon, water vapor (H2O), nitrogen (N), trace gases

Back

water vapor (H2O)