Layers of the Atmosphere and Winds

Front

What is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What gas makes up most of the air we breathe?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

Which gas in the stratosphere protects us from UV radiation?

Back

Ozone

Front

What type of energy is absorbed and stored by the atmosphere to stabilize Earth's temperatures?

Back

Solar energy

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

Front

True or False: Sea breezes occur when the land heats up faster than the water.

Back

True

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What phenomenon causes wind?

Back

Differences in air pressure due to uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

Back

Wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere