Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the second layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that is known for its high temperatures and is the fourth layer?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What is the layer above the stratosphere?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

Why do we experience weather in the troposphere?

Back

The troposphere contains most of the atmosphere's mass and is where weather occurs.

Front

What is the main gas found in the stratosphere that protects us from UV radiation?

Back

Ozone (O3)

Front

What is the temperature trend in the mesosphere?

Back

Temperature decreases with altitude in the mesosphere.