Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

We live in the __________________layer, a level of the atmosphere.

Back

Troposphere

Front

What absorbs ultraviolet rays in the atmosphere? Options: troposphere, stratosphere, ozone layer, greenhouse gases

Back

ozone layer

Front

The coldest layer.

Back

mesosphere

Front

The hottest layer.

Back

thermosphere

Front

What are the two most common gases in the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen and oxygen

Front

What does the earth's atmosphere do?

Back

help to regulate the temperature on Earth

Front

What happens to the air pressure the higher up in space you go?

Back

the air pressure decreases

Front

Which statement is true? Options: The troposphere has the highest temperature because of the distance from the Sun, The troposphere has the highest pressure because gravity keeps the air down., The exosphere has the highest temperature because of the distance from the Sun, The exosphere has the highest pressure because gravity keeps the air down.

Back

The troposphere has the highest pressure because gravity keeps the air down.

Front

What is the function of the ozone layer?

Back

to block UV rays from getting to Earth

Front

Which of these layers is farthest from Earth? thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere

Back

exosphere