The Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere with the greatest amount of air pressure?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Which gas composes 21% of the atmosphere?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

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

Back

Temperature decreases.

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

To protect Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Front

What are the main components of Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), Argon (0.93%), Carbon Dioxide (0.04%).

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 temperature trend in the Stratosphere?

Back

Temperature increases with altitude.