Layers of Atmosphere and Air Pressure

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere can we see meteors (falling stars)?

Back

Mesosphere.

Front

What is the measure of the force of the gases (air) pushing down on the Earth's surface called?

Back

Air pressure.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?

Back

Thermosphere.

Front

What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Mesosphere.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the term for the boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere?

Back

Tropopause.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere.