Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen?

Back

78%

Front

What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is oxygen?

Back

21%

Front

In which layer do meteors burn up?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What happens to temperature as altitude increases in the troposphere?

Back

Temperature decreases.

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that protects us from harmful UV radiation?

Back

Ozone layer in the Stratosphere.

Front

What is the main gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen.