Layers of the Atmosphere

Layers of the Atmosphere

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main layers of the atmosphere?

Back

The main layers of the atmosphere are the Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Troposphere?

Back

The Troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where we live.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Stratosphere?

Back

The Stratosphere is the second layer of the atmosphere, above the Troposphere, where the ozone layer is located.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Mesosphere?

Back

The Mesosphere is the third layer of the atmosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude and meteors burn up.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Thermosphere?

Back

The Thermosphere is the fourth layer of the atmosphere, characterized by high temperatures and the presence of the ionosphere.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Exosphere?

Back

The Exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where the air is very thin and satellites orbit.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Tropopause?

Back

The Tropopause is the boundary between the Troposphere and the Stratosphere.

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