Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

Where you will find the ozone layer.

Back

stratosphere

Front

Where weather occurs: stratosphere, thermosphere, troposphere, mesosphere

Back

troposphere

Front

Where do we live? Options: stratosphere, thermosphere, troposphere, mesosphere

Back

troposphere

Front

The two most common gases in the atmosphere.

Back

Nitrogen and Oxygen

Front

What is the function of the ozone layer?

Back

to block UV rays from getting to Earth

Front

The hottest layer.

Back

thermosphere

Front

Which phenomenon is created in the thermosphere by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Aurora Borealis

Front

This is the layer where airplanes normally fly.

Back

Troposphere

Front

What happens to the air pressure as you go up in the layers?

Back

decreases

Front

This is the layer where meteors, or shooting stars, burn up. Options: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

Back

Mesosphere