Layers of Atmosphere

Front

What are the two most abundant gases in the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen and Oxygen.

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What happens to water vapor when it condenses?

Back

It changes from a gas to a liquid.

Front

How does air density change as you go higher in the atmosphere?

Back

The air becomes less dense.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere.

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

What is the layer of the atmosphere that is the hottest?

Back

Thermosphere.

Front

What is the term for the boundary between two different layers of the atmosphere?

Back

Tropopause.

Front

What is the main function of the ozone layer?

Back

To protect the Earth from harmful UV radiation.