Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where we live?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Which two locations on Earth's surface receive the same intensity of insolation?

Back

D and B

Front

What is the term for any energy coming from the Sun?

Back

Insolation

Front

In which two layers of the atmosphere does the temperature decrease as you go upwards?

Back

Troposphere & Mesosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the glowing aurora lights?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that is closest to space?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What phenomenon occurs in the thermosphere due to solar activity?

Back

Auroras

Front

What is the primary gas found in the troposphere?

Back

Nitrogen (N2)

Front

What is the role of the ozone layer found in the stratosphere?

Back

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