Earth's atmosphere

Front

What is the main component of the stratosphere that causes temperature to increase?

Back

Ozone

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere absorbs ultraviolet (UV) light?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What layer of the atmosphere is known for having active weather?

Back

Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

Where is the stratopause located?

Back

Between the stratosphere and the mesosphere

Front

True or False: Temperature decreases as altitude increases in the thermosphere.

Back

False

Front

What is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

To absorb harmful UV radiation from the sun.

Front

What is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere called?

Back

Tropopause

Front

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

Back

Temperature increases with altitude.