Layers of the Atmosphere Flashcard

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the thinnest?

Back

Exosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere do most airplanes fly in?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

What is atmospheric pressure?

Back

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that is above the stratosphere?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere