Properties and Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is used by orbiting satellites?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What happens to air density as altitude increases?

Back

Density decreases.

Front

Where is the ozone layer located?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere directly above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that protects us from meteoroids?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the main gas found in the troposphere?

Back

Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%)

Front

What is the temperature trend in the stratosphere?

Back

Temperature increases with altitude.

Front

What is the significance of the thermosphere?

Back

It contains the ionosphere, which is important for radio communication.