Atmosphere Review 1

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the densest and has the highest pressure?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the thickest? (Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere)

Back

Thermosphere

Front

Which layer is the coldest? Options: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

Back

Mesosphere

Front

In which layer do meteors burn up? Options: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Where is the ionosphere located? Options: In the troposphere, In the stratosphere, In the mesosphere, In the thermosphere

Back

In the thermosphere

Front

Why doesn't the thermosphere feel hot, even though it has the highest temperature?

Back

Because the atoms are so spread apart.

Front

In which layer do planes fly? Options: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

Back

Troposphere

Front

In which two layers do temperatures drop as you go upwards? Options: Troposphere and Stratosphere, Troposphere and Mesosphere, Stratosphere and Mesosphere, Stratosphere and Thermosphere

Back

Troposphere and Mesosphere

Front

Why is it so cold at the top of Mt. Everest?

Back

Because the air molecules are spread apart and heat doesn't transfer.

Front

Which layer has auroras? (Options: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere)

Back

Thermosphere