Layers of Atmosphere

Front

What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

The mesosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

Front

What gas makes up the largest proportion of air at 78%?

Back

Nitrogen makes up the largest proportion of air at 78%.

Front

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

Back

The temperature decreases as you go higher in the troposphere.

Front

What process occurs when water vapor changes from a gas to a liquid?

Back

Condensation is the process when water vapor changes from a gas to a liquid.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is between the mesosphere and troposphere?

Back

The stratosphere is between the mesosphere and troposphere.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Weather occurs in the troposphere.

Front

What is the layer above the stratosphere?

Back

The mesosphere is the layer above the stratosphere.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere?

Back

The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere.

Front

What is the main function of the ozone layer?

Back

The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Front

What happens to air pressure as you go higher in the atmosphere?

Back

Air pressure decreases as you go higher in the atmosphere.