The Atmosphere

Front

What is the name of the weather instrument that measures the direction of the wind?

Back

Wind Vane

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere do airplanes fly?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What instrument is used to measure wind speed and often has cups attached to a pole?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What is a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth like a blanket?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What layer of the atmosphere is directly above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is the term for the layer of the atmosphere that protects us from harmful UV rays?

Back

Ozone Layer

Front

What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer