Layers of the atmosphere

Front

What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere has the hottest molecules?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

In which layer do most satellites orbit the Earth?

Back

Exosphere

Front

True or False: The temperature in the stratosphere warms as altitude increases.

Back

True

Front

What happens to air density as altitude increases?

Back

Air becomes less dense.

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer is known for weather phenomena?

Back

Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere called?

Back

Tropopause

Front

What is the main function of the ozone layer?

Back

To absorb harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.