Atmosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere has weather?

Back

Troposphere

Front

List the layers of the atmosphere in order from bottom to top.

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Front

What is the composition of Earth's current atmosphere?

Back

78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.9% argon, 0.037% carbon dioxide

Front

Which layers of the atmosphere get hotter with increased altitude?

Back

Thermosphere and Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

To absorb and protect the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Front

What is the significance of the troposphere?

Back

It is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where all weather occurs.

Front

How does air pressure change with altitude in the atmosphere?

Back

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

Front

What is the role of the stratosphere in aviation?

Back

Commercial jets typically fly in the lower stratosphere to avoid turbulence.

Front

What is the temperature trend in the mesosphere?

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Temperature decreases with increasing altitude in the mesosphere.