Unit 4 Atmosphere

Front

What are the two layers of the atmosphere where temperature decreases with altitude?

Back

Troposphere and Mesosphere.

Front

In which layer do auroras occur, and what is the main layer associated with it?

Back

Auroras occur in the Ionosphere, which is mainly in the Thermosphere.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer that protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

Is warm, rising air more or less dense than cool air?

Back

Less dense.

Front

In which layer does weather occur?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

To absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Front

What happens to temperature in the stratosphere as altitude increases?

Back

Temperature increases with altitude.

Front

What is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere called?

Back

Tropopause.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for containing the ionosphere?

Back

Thermosphere.