The Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where most of Earth's weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the closest layer of the atmosphere to the Earth?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is one of the main functions of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Help to regulate the temperature on Earth.

Front

What happens when solar energy hits light-colored surfaces like ice?

Back

It can be reflected.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where airplanes typically fly?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the term for the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

Back

Tropopause

Front

What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen (approximately 78%)

Front

What is the role of ozone in the stratosphere?

Back

To absorb harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ionosphere?

Back

Thermosphere