Layers and Composition of the Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where most weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for having the coldest temperatures?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that has the least air pressure?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What gas is essential for combustion?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What determines the beginning and end of each layer of the atmosphere?

Back

The temperature change in each layer.

Front

What is the layer above the Troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

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

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for its high temperatures and low density?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What is the primary gas found in the Troposphere?

Back

Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%)

Front

What phenomenon occurs in the Mesosphere?

Back

Most meteors burn up in this layer.