Earth's Atmosphere Layers

Front

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

Back

decreases

Front

The coldest layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the _______________.

Back

mesosphere

Front

The most common gas in the atmosphere, making up 78%, is _______________.

Back

Nitrogen

Front

The layer of the atmosphere where ozone is found is the _______________.

Back

stratosphere

Front

Satellites orbit in the _______________ layer of the atmosphere.

Back

exosphere

Front

The layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface is the _______________.

Back

troposphere

Front

The layer above the troposphere is called the _______________.

Back

stratosphere

Front

The phenomenon of temperature inversion is most commonly found in the _______________.

Back

troposphere

Front

The layer of the atmosphere that contains the ionosphere is the _______________.

Back

thermosphere

Front

The layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs is the _______________.

Back

troposphere