Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer protects humans from most of the harmful UV radiation received from the sun?

Back

Ozone Layer

Front

How would you describe the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

A big blanket absorbing the Sun's heat.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

Back

Troposphere

Front

How are the troposphere and the mesosphere alike?

Back

Temperature decreases as altitude increases in both layers.

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What phenomenon occurs in the troposphere?

Back

Weather events such as rain, snow, and storms.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the main characteristic of the stratosphere?

Back

It contains the ozone layer which absorbs UV radiation.

Front

What happens to temperature in the mesosphere as altitude increases?

Back

Temperature decreases.