Layers of the Atmosphere Review

Front

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

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Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What phenomenon occurs in the thermosphere due to solar energy striking gas molecules?

Back

Aurora Borealis

Front

In which layer does most of the Earth's weather occur?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that extends from about 10 km to 50 km above the Earth's surface?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere has the highest air pressure?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the term for the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

Back

Tropopause

Front

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

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for its decreasing temperatures with altitude?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere?

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Exosphere