Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

In which layer can you observe the northern lights?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

As you go up in elevation, what happens to atmospheric pressure?

Back

Decreases

Front

What is the layer above the Troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer between the Stratosphere and the Thermosphere?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the primary gas found in the Troposphere?

Back

Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%)

Front

What is the temperature trend in the Stratosphere?

Back

Temperature increases with altitude due to the ozone layer absorbing UV radiation.

Front

What is the significance of the Ozone Layer?

Back

It protects living organisms from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.