Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What happens to air temperature as altitude increases in the Troposphere?

Back

Air temperature decreases.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is most important to a meteorologist?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the role of the Ozone Layer?

Back

It protects the troposphere from the Sun's harmful rays.

Front

Which two gases are important for weather conditions found in the Troposphere?

Back

Carbon dioxide and water vapor.

Front

In which region of the stratosphere is the Ozone Layer located?

Back

Its lower region.

Front

What is the Troposphere?

Back

The lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs.

Front

What is the Stratosphere?

Back

The layer above the Troposphere, containing the Ozone Layer.

Front

What is the Mesosphere?

Back

The layer above the Stratosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude.

Front

What is the Thermosphere?

Back

The layer above the Mesosphere, characterized by high temperatures.

Front

What is the Exosphere?

Back

The outermost layer of the atmosphere, where atmospheric particles are very sparse.