Earth's Spheres and Atmosphere Layers 01/12/2021

Front

The higher you go, the air becomes _____ _____.

Back

Less dense.

Front

How do you know you are moving into a new layer as you increase altitude in the atmosphere?

Back

Temperature changes.

Front

This sphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts.

Back

Geosphere.

Front

As you go higher in the troposphere, the temperature _______________.

Back

Decreases.

Front

As you go higher in the thermosphere, the temperature _______________.

Back

Increases.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere.

Front

Which sphere includes all living organisms on Earth?

Back

Biosphere.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that protects us from harmful UV radiation?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

What is the term for the solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil?

Back

Geosphere.