Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What are the layers of the atmosphere separated by?

Back

Temperature

Front

What happens to air density as you go higher in the atmosphere?

Back

The air becomes less dense.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere do satellites orbit?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What is the function of the ozone layer?

Back

To block UV rays from getting to Earth.

Front

What phenomenon can be seen only in the ionosphere?

Back

Aurora Borealis.

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the significance of the thermosphere?

Back

It contains the ionosphere and is where the auroras occur.

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere.