Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where we live?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere where satellites orbit?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere do all weather events occur?

Back

Troposphere

Front

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

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere located between the stratosphere and the thermosphere?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the primary gas found in the troposphere?

Back

Nitrogen (approximately 78%) and Oxygen (approximately 21%).

Front

What is the significance of the thermosphere?

Back

It is where the auroras occur and is also where the International Space Station orbits.

Front

What is the temperature trend in the troposphere as altitude increases?

Back

Temperature decreases with increasing altitude.