Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Which layer is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere with the least density?

Back

Exosphere

Front

As you go higher in the troposphere, what happens to the temperature?

Back

The temperature decreases.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The warming of a planet due to trapped radiation.

Front

Which gas makes up 21% of the atmosphere?

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

What is the primary gas in the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen.

Front

What layer contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

What is the temperature trend in the stratosphere?

Back

Temperature increases with altitude.