Layers of the Atmosphere Review

Front

What happens to air pressure when you increase your altitude?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere has the greatest amount of air pressure?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the atmosphere?

Back

The layer of gases that surrounds Earth.

Front

Where is the ozone layer located?

Back

In the stratosphere.

Front

What is the main function of the troposphere?

Back

It is where weather occurs.

Front

What is the stratosphere known for?

Back

It contains the ozone layer.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

What is the mesosphere?

Back

The layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude.

Front

What is the thermosphere?

Back

The layer of the atmosphere above the mesosphere, characterized by high temperatures.