Layers of the Earths Atmosphere

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The Layer of the Earth that almost all of the weather occurs in

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troposphere

Front

This area's upper boundary is marked by the stratopause. What is this area?

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stratosphere

Front

This area contains the ozone layer

Back

stratosphere

Front

This area's temperature increase is a result of solar radiation by the concentration of ozone molecules. Which layer is being described?

Back

stratosphere

Front

As you go through the layers of the earth's atmosphere the temperature.....

Back

decreases, increases, decreases and then increases

Front

This area is where the air molecules are widely separated as the vacuum conditions of space are approached.

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thermosphere

Front

How far does the troposphere extend upwards?

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between 8km and 12km

Front

What happens to temperature and air pressure with increased height in the troposphere?

Back

Both Reduce

Front

Which is the correct order of the Earths layers as we move away from the planet? Options: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere

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troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere

Front

Mesosphere

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the layer of the atmosphere extending from the top of the stratosphere to an altitude of about 50 miles (80 kilometers)