ch. 6 . L1 science lesson's

Front

What are the 5 layers of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere.

Front

What causes temperature increases in the stratosphere?

Back

The presence of ozone, which readily absorbs solar radiation.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

In which layers of the atmosphere does temperature decrease with increasing altitude?

Back

Troposphere and Mesosphere.

Front

What is the force exerted by the atmosphere called?

Back

Air pressure.

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

What is the significance of the ozone layer?

Back

It absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

Front

What happens to temperature in the thermosphere?

Back

Temperature increases with altitude.