Flashcardizz 4B: Layers of Atmosphere

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

Which level of the atmosphere do you see weather, clouds, rain, etc.?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is a blanket of gases surrounding the Earth, protecting the Earth called?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

Air is a mixture of many gases. The gas that makes up the LARGEST percentage of the atmosphere is?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where most weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

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

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that protects us from meteoroids?

Back

Mesosphere