Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere most important to a meteorologist?

Back

Troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is furthest from Earth's surface?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What gas makes up 21% of the atmosphere?

Back

Oxygen

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains most of the ozone?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

To absorb harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ionosphere?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What is the main component of the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen (approximately 78%)