Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What layer contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the earth?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What happens to the air as you go higher in the troposphere?

Back

It gets colder and thinner.

Front

What is the primary function of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

To selectively filter what goes in and out.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere called?

Back

Tropopause

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What is the main gas found in the stratosphere?

Back

Ozone (O3)

Front

What is the role of the mesosphere?

Back

To protect Earth from meteoroids.