Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

This is the layer where most commercial jet airliners fly.

Back

Stratosphere

Front

The composition of the air is 78%

Back

Nitrogen

Front

The layer of the atmosphere where most meteors burn up.

Back

mesosphere

Front

The layer of the atmosphere where satellites are found.

Back

exosphere

Front

The lowest layer of the atmosphere, this is also where weather occurs.

Back

Troposphere

Front

The _____ protects us from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

Back

Ozone Layer

Front

The force of a column of air pressing down is called what?

Back

Air Pressure

Front

21% of the air is made up of this gas.

Back

Oxygen

Front

As altitude increases, temperature ___________.

Back

decreases

Front

As altitude increases, air pressure ____________.

Back

decreases