Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What layer of the atmosphere contains the Ozone Layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

Where do Auroras and Northern Lights occur?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What are the two main gases in Earth's atmosphere and their percentages?

Back

78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen.

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere does all weather take place?

Back

Troposphere.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the layer above the Troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up?

Back

Mesosphere.

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere.

Front

What is the temperature trend in the Stratosphere?

Back

Temperature increases with altitude.